What is Family Dentistry?

Family Dentist in Washington, DC

A family dentist is similar to a general dentist, as each provides services related to the general maintenance of oral hygiene and tooth health.  While both terms can be used interchangeably, there is a slight difference between the two.  There are certain dentists that restrict their practice to certain age groups, while a family dentist will typically care for the entire family—from young children to older adults.  A family dentist is responsible for ensuring that plaque buildup around the teeth is kept to a minimum, that tooth decay is eliminated and cavities are filled, in order to maintain healthy smiles for the entire family.

Considered to be the first level of defense against dental complications, a family dentist is viewed as your first step for preventive care.  The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you visit your family dentist at least twice a year for a checkup and cleaning.  These dental checkups help to ensure the health of your teeth and gums while eliminating plaque buildup and the prevention of tooth decay.

Your family dentist can help monitor the condition of your family’s dental health while keeping an updated record of your dental history to ensure healthy, happy smiles for a lifetime.

Why is Routine Dental Care Essential to your Health?

Routine dental care is a necessary component to maintaining a healthy smile for everyone in your family, and it’s important that you find a qualified family dentist that you can trust. Why turn to a family dentist to care for all of your family’s dental needs? Because they are specifically trained to care for and treat patients of all ages from childhood to older adults.

When you turn to us for dental care, you’ll enjoy saving both time and money by being able to take care of your entire family’s oral health in one easy location. We can also coordinate with you to try and schedule as many of your family’s visits on the same day as possible to make it easier for you.

Since a family dentist can continue to provide care to your growing family, you can enjoy the benefits that come with having a long-term dentist. We know your health, family history, lifestyle and pre-existing conditions, so that we can provide the best and most customized treatments possible. Because some oral conditions run in families, we will also be able to closely monitor members of your family to detect issues as soon as possible to prevent complications down the road.

At our practice, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a host of different treatments and procedures to address all the needs of your family. From routine cleanings and preventive care to restorative dentistry, we are able to handle any concerns your family has so that everyone’s smiles remain healthy and beautiful.

By turning to a quality family dentist who offers compassionate, individualized care to each member of your family, everyone will enjoy healthy smiles for the rest of their lives. Our dental team is committed to offering everyone in your family the most advanced treatments and the latest technologies to ensure that you always get the best care possible.

Are you in need of a trusted, quality family dentist?
Ralph T. Mazzuca, D.D.S. offers countless family dentistry services in Washington, DC
Call our office at (202) 537-1088 to schedule an appointment today!