Family Dentistry

At Hidden Lakes Dental Care we accord top priority to family dentistry. Good oral health is an important part of the general good health of the family. At our office we believe that family dentistry begins with pediatric dentistry and goes all the way to geriatric dentistry. If children get off to a good start with their dental health, it creates a healthy foundation for the future.

The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first dental visit should take place before their first birthday. During this visit, Dr. Crowl or Dr. Gallos will provide guidance to the parents regarding oral care for the baby. The child becomes familiar with the dental environment from an early age. Our office is designed to be child-friendly and includes a very friendly and helpful staff to provide a happy experience for patients in every age group.

Once a family develops a system of periodic dental visits, Dr. Crowl and Dr. Gallos will be able to provide preventive dentistry and maintain excellent oral health for the entire family. Our doctors believe that dental problems are best resolved when they are detected and treated early. We have adopted a conservative approach to family dentistry and aim to provide complete dental care rather than treating only serious oral complications.

Tooth decay and gum disease are two of the most common dental health issues today. Gum disease has also been linked with heart disease and may even contribute to a baby’s low birth-weight. The doctors and their team try to educate patients about the importance of maintaining good oral health and practicing good oral hygiene. An experienced dentist can perform a thorough oral examination during the regular dental check-ups to identify any potential dental disease or decay. This helps to control and rectify the problem efficiently before it becomes aggravated. This saves the teeth and gums from damage and minimizes the suffering as well as financial costs for the patient.

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