You’re looking for a new Dallas dentist, but now you’re faced with a dilemma: How do you choose between general dentistry and family dentistry? Well, luckily, both general and family dentistry provide the same level of care, but family dentists can treat patients of all ages (including kids!).
At Lakewood Dental Group, Dr. Mihir Patel and Dr. Shaun Sigurdson treat patients aged 13 and older. So, let our team help you and your family get healthy, beautiful smiles for life. Schedule a new patient appointment by calling (214) 827-1885 or by submitting a message online here.
If you need to know what treatments you can receive at a family dentistry, then keep reading. In this post, we explore six services you can have done at our Dallas, TX, dental center.
Dental Prophylaxis
Dental prophylaxis is just a fancy term for preventive dental care. At our family dentistry, we offer comprehensive preventive care that includes:
- Thorough dental exams
- Dental cleanings
- Digital x-rays
- Oral cancer screenings
Our team has the experience and training to diagnose and treat most issues that we find during preventive dental treatments. But, the sooner we catch issues, the more successful treatment is. That’s why we recommend taking your family to visit our Dallas dentists at least twice a year to prevent oral disease and dysfunction.
Emergency Dental Care
Accidents are bound to happen in life. So, choosing a Lakewood dentist who is willing and able to help you during a dental crisis is a must.
Dr. Patel and Dr. Sigurdson are more than prepared to handle your family’s dental emergencies. For example, our team can handle:
- Knocked-out or loose teeth
- Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
- Loose dental crowns or fillings
- Sudden tooth, gum, or jaw pain
- Dental infections
If you are currently experiencing a dental emergency, then remain calm. Call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room if there is trauma, bleeding, or pain that needs immediate attention. Otherwise, call Lakewood Dental Group as soon as possible. We prioritize dental emergencies, which means that we will work you into our schedule for expedient and comprehensive care.
Invisalign®
Typically, image-conscious teens and adults want smile-enhancing treatments that don’t attract negative attention to their smiles. So, if you don’t want bulky metal braces, then visit our family dentistry for virtually invisible smile-aligning treatments.
Our team has years of experience helping patients get head-turning smiles with Invisalign. These clear aligners move the teeth incrementally over the course of six to 18 months. And, since they are completely removable, patients can eat, drink, and conduct oral hygiene without any extra fuss or effort.
But, don’t let these removable aligners fool you–Invisalign trays must be worn for the prescribed amount of time every day. Failure to wear the trays for 20 to 22 hours a day could lead to longer treatment timelines and unexpected issues along the way.
Periodontal Treatments
It’s easy to think that periodontal disease (also called gum disease) only affects older adults. However, gum disease doesn’t discriminate, which is why over 20% of teens globally have some form of the disease.
Indeed, the amount of teens with gum disease is causing some alarm in the dental community. That’s why our Dallas family dentistry offers periodontal services for teens and adults.
Periodontal treatments help remove hardened plaque from above and below the gumline. This allows us to eliminate decay-causing bacteria, which gives gum tissue time to heal and recover. We also smooth the tooth root, making it more difficult for food debris and bacteria to accumulate around the gum line in the future.
As a result, patients significantly improve their oral health (which enhances their systemic health, too!). And, if patients can catch gum disease in its initial stage (called gingivitis), then our team may be able to reverse the condition. So, don’t wait–if you have sore, red, or bloody gums, call our Lakewood family dentistry now.
Cosmetic Solutions
Often, cosmetic dental care isn’t just to elevate a patient’s appearance–it’s to strengthen their smile, too. That’s why our family dentistry offers cosmetic solutions that amplify your aesthetics and fortify your oral health.
With porcelain veneers and dental bonding, we can deliver healthy, strong smiles by treating:
- Stains and discoloration
- Chips and breaks
- Worn tooth enamel
- Bothersome gaps
Not sure which cosmetic solutions to choose for your oral health? No problem! We can conduct a Smile Analysis, which can help you choose the best treatments to support and enhance your oral aesthetic and function.
Restorative Treatments
Tooth loss and dental damage can lead to a cascade of oral and systemic health problems. Restorative treatments, however, allow patients to repair and restore their oral function and health.
For example, dental fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants are all ways that our family dentistry can help you and your family restore your oral health. We further enhance these treatments by using high-grade materials, advanced technology, and contemporary techniques.
But, patients must seek restorative treatments early to ensure optimal results. So, contact our family dentistry immediately if you are exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms:
- Tooth pain or sensitivity
- Tooth loss or damage
- Painful gums
- A dental abscess (often characterized by tooth pain and a pus-filled bump on the gums)
- Sudden or chronic bad breath
- A foul taste in the mouth
Schedule Your Appointment at Our Dallas Family Dentistry Today
If you’re looking for a compassionate and experienced family dentistry near you, then look no further than Lakewood Dental Group. Our team of passionate professionals can help you and your family get healthy smiles that look as stunning as they feel.
For new patients aged 13 and up, request your appointment at our Dallas dental office by calling (214) 827-1885 or by sending our team a message here.
