Family Dentistry FAQs

Life gets busy, and with all that, dental care tends to be ignored. The problem that most adults struggle with is time for getting dental care and also finding different dentists to cater to every member of your family. But, there is a solution to this dilemma—a family dentist.

Who Are Family Dentists?

Family dentists are trained to handle all dental problems at every stage of life. Adults and children have different dental needs, and it is important to have a dentist who understands that and can deliver great service without compromising on the quality. Our family dentistry in Rexdale, Etobicoke, ON has the experience to take care of every member of your family.

What’s The Difference Between Family and General Dentists?

Although terms are used interchangeably, family and general dentists are different. Both have received dental education, but family dentists have extensive training on the dental affecting people of all ages.

Family dentists have training on pediatric dental needs but are not specialized as the pediatric dentists. If you have an infant, pediatric dentistry is a suitable choice. Luckily at West Humber Dentistry, we offer children dentistry too as part of the family experience.

Why Choose a Family Dentist?

Working with a family dentist offers many benefits like:

• You will get convenience because our family dental care is a one-stop-shop. You don’t have to visit different dentists to get your dental needs handled. With one dental appointment, your family can have their teeth and gums examined.
• It is easy to track your family’s dental health with ease. We file all your dental records with our modern dental equipment.
• You get all-around dental care. We offer different dental treatments that are designed to boost your dental health.
• With regular dental visits, you can identify dental problems and get them treated on time, thereby saving money.
• You set a good example for your children when you visit the dental clinic together.

What Kind of Service Can You Get?

At our family dental center, we focus on preventive and general dental treatments, although we have cosmetic procedures that are guaranteed to help you restore your smile. Some of the services that you can enjoy include:

• Dental exams and cleanings. Getting biannual dental exams and cleaning is crucial to your dental health. During your exam, our dentist will examine your teeth, lips, gum, and other soft tissues. The dental hygienist will then clean off any buildup using special tools and techniques. We also perform oral cancer screening.
• Root canal therapy is a treatment option if you have mild to moderate dental decay. The treatment is done to remove the infected pulp, to stop the spread and preserve your teeth.
• Dental sealants. These are part of our preventive measures to protect your child’s teeth from decay and cavities. Mouthguards also help to protect your teeth from impact when playing sports.
• For cosmetic dentistry, we offer teeth whitening, dental implants, bonding, veneers, bridges, and Invisalign. These procedures are designed to improve the shape, color, size, and appearance of your teeth.
• Dental fillings restore the function of your teeth, stop decay and preserve your teeth
• We also have dentures for people with multiple missing teeth.

What Happens at Your Dental Appointment?

When you visit our dental clinic for the first time, our dentist will take full health and oral history of every member of your family. A comprehensive dental examination is done where we assess your gums, teeth, lips, and soft tissues. An x-ray may be done to further diagnose any dental problems that you may have such as impacted teeth, abscess, and decay.

Next, a thorough cleaning is done. The dental hygienist will scrape off any buildup along your gum line. Finally, the teeth are polished for a clean and glossy look.

If you have any existing dental conditions, proper treatment is initiated, otherwise, the dentist will set a follow-up visit within six months. But, sometimes the visits can be held every three months if you have a dental problem that needs monitoring.

Schedule an Appointment

Visit West Humber Dentistry and we will provide an excellent service to every member of your family.