Family Dentist: Your Partner in Maintaining Oral Health for the Whole Family

Today’s busy families can find it challenging to make time for dental care. In a time when many dental professionals specialize, a family dentist can care for the oral health of every member of the family, from toddlers to seniors. Dr. Jose Omar Guillen practices family dentistry at Westwood Village Smiles, a dental office that has helped families protect their beautiful smiles since 1946. 

Cutting-Edge Dental Technology

While Westwood Village Smiles has been around for a long time, our team stays on the cutting edge of the newest dental treatments and technologies. Our office features a highly skilled team and state-of-the-art dental equipment. 

Convenience for Busy Families

The days can get hectic if you have to go all over town for dental appointments for every family member. When your family receives care at a family dental practice, everyone comes to the same location for these services and more:

• Routine checkups.
• Teeth cleaning.
• Veneers and cosmetic surgery.
• Orthodontics, including Invisalign clear aligners.
• Emergency dentistry.
• Oral surgery.
• Gum shaping.
• Dentures and dental implants.

Familiarity with Family History

When an entire family visits the same dentist’s office, the care team develops an understanding of the family’s dental history and, to some extent, their medical history. While this increases the team’s effectiveness, it’s also convenient for the patient not to have to give an overview of their dental history whenever they seek care elsewhere. 

Early Detection and Prevention of Dental Problems

Visiting the dentist twice a year is the key to preventing and diagnosing serious dental issues. When you or a family member come to a regular check-up, the dental team will thoroughly review, take x-rays, clean your teeth, and screen for oral cancer.

Preventative care is just as important. Teeth cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments help solidify your family’s oral health. 

Comfort and Trust

When families visit the same dentist, they regularly build trust with the dentist, dental hygienists, and office team. Children especially respond better to treatment if they’re in a safe, comfortable place. This leads to less dental anxiety, so dental visits are minimally stressful for your family.

Emergency Situations

Few things are as stressful as a dental emergency. They tend to come on suddenly, and you have to make quick decisions about where you can go for pain relief and care. In some cases, you may even be at risk of losing a tooth or becoming critically ill because of an abscessed tooth. 

When a dental emergency occurs, nothing gives more relief than having your dentist’s office phone number programmed into your phone. 

Your Family Dentist in Los Angeles, California

Are you looking for a family dentist who is accepting new patients? Westwood Village Smiles loves bringing new patients and their families into our care. Contact the team of Dr. Jose Omar Guillen, who practices at Westwood Village Smiles in Los Angeles, California, via text at (310) 208-3498. Or call (310) 254-9355 for more information about how our team can provide stellar dental care for your family.

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