Dr. Brian Hale's San Antonio Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

When you visit Hale Dental, your oral health is our number one priority. We are devoted to providing you with personalized, gentle care for the whole family.

Family dentistry provides services related to the general maintenance of oral hygiene and tooth health. A family dentist provides oral health care for young children to seniors. Some dentists, however, restrict their practice to a certain age group. Pedodontists, for example, provide oral care to young children.

Family dentists care for a range of patients—from children to older adults. These dentists make sure that:

• Tooth decay is eliminated
• Plaque buildup around the teeth is kept to a minimum
• Cavities are filled
• Gums remain healthy

Although family dentists are often associated with preventative and restorative dentistry, many pursue additional training in order to provide cosmetic dentistry services. These services include things like teeth whitening procedures and porcelain veneers. Dentists who perform cosmetic procedures normally refer to themselves as family and cosmetic dentists.

Family and cosmetic dentists have more training than typical family dentists, though they might refer some patients to other dentists if specialized treatments are required.

These specialists can include:

• Orthodontists—for teeth straightening
• Endodontists—for more complex root canal treatments
• Prosthodontists—for more complex crowns or for dental implants
• Maxillofacial surgeons—for oral surgery

If you are considering cosmetic dentistry in San Antonio or the surrounding area, please call or e-mail us today to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Brian Hale.