Author: Dr. Dao

Family dentistry is tailored for different age groups to deliver whatever makes you comfortable. The branch of family dentistry involves the provision of services related to the overall wellbeing of your teeth and mouth. During a routine visit to your family dentist, you should expect:

• Thorough examination of your mouth – teeth, gums, jaw, and other structures
• Professional teeth and gum cleaning
• Discussion about your oral and overall health

A routine checkup every 3-6 months is the best way to detect the warning signs of common oral concerns, including tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. But for children, the dentist may choose to focus on other things to ensure optimal oral health in the long-term.

Your Child’s First Visit

Your child’s first visit can form the foundation of a healthy mouth and a dazzling smile. The first dental visit for children should provide a pleasant experience to prevent unnecessary fear or anxiety in subsequent visits.

For children, the first visit is about familiarizing them with the fun aspects of a dental office. The children may ride in the chair by themselves, on their parent’s lap, or with their sibling for maximum enjoyment.

Depending on the child’s temperament, we may proceed to counting their teeth or introducing them to the common dental tools. The dentist will still be able to assess the state of your child’s mouth and provide tips or instruction on how to provide optimal dental for your child.

Subsequent visits

Subsequent visits can allow for more thorough dental care and treatments, including:

• Diagnosis and treatment of teeth, gums, and mouth-related problems
• Habit counseling – such as thumb sucking and the use of pacifiers
• Infant oral health exams – include risk evaluation for caries in the child and mother
• Preventive dental care – such as the use of sealants and diet/nutrition recommendations
• Early assessment for improper bite and the need for orthodontics for teeth straightening
• Care of dental injuries – such as fractured, knocked-out, or displaced teeth

Ideally, your child should visit your family dentist every six months for professional cleaning and an oral exam. Also if there is a clear sign that your child’s mouth needs attention, such as bleeding gums, a toothache, loose teeth, tooth sensitivity, or popping jaw, or if there’re cosmetic concerns such as a chipped, broken, or stained tooth, don’t hesitate to visit your family dentist for a consultation.

At Forest Dentistry, we specialize in providing families in San Jose with preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for common dental conditions, diseases, and disorders that affect the teeth, gums, and jaws for all age groups.

As a family dentist, Dr. Hieu Dao is trained and experienced in providing services related to the overall wellbeing of your teeth, gums, and mouth. During a routine visit you can expect:

• Thorough examination of your mouth – teeth, gums, jaw, and other structures
• Professional teeth and gum cleaning
• Discussion about your oral and overall health

Dr. Dao recommends routine dental visits every 3-6 months in order to detect the warning signs of common oral concerns, including tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer, and initiate interventions before the problem advances any further and results in severe pain, extensive tooth damage, or tooth loss, and ultimately higher cost of treatment.

Dental Services for Children

As a family dentistry, our services are tailored for different age groups to deliver whatever makes you comfortable. For children, the first visit is about familiarizing them with the fun aspects of a dental office. Your child’s first visit can form the foundation of a healthy mouth and a dazzling smile. The first dental visit for children should provide a pleasant experience to prevent unnecessary fear or anxiety in subsequent visits. The children may ride in the chair by themselves, on their parent’s lap, or with their sibling for maximum enjoyment.

Depending on the child’s temperament, we may proceed to counting their teeth or introducing them to the common dental tools. Dr. Dao will still be able to assess the state of your child’s mouth and provide tips or instruction on how to provide optimal dental for your child. Subsequent visits can allow for more thorough dental care and treatments, including:

• Diagnosis and treatment of teeth, gums, and mouth-related problems
• Habit counseling – such as thumb sucking and the use of pacifiers
• Infant oral health exams – include risk evaluation for caries in the child and mother
• Preventive dental care – such as the use of sealants and diet/nutrition recommendations
• Early assessment for improper bite and the need for orthodontics for teeth straightening
• Care of dental injuries – such as fractured, knocked-out, or displaced teeth

Dental Services for Adults

Ideally, you should visit your family dentist every six months for professional cleaning and an oral exam. Annual visits may be sufficient for patients at low risk of plaque buildup and infections, while more regular visits may be necessary for people with chronic diseases, expectant mothers, and tobacco products users.

Also if you have a clear sign that your mouth needs attention, such as bleeding gums, a toothache, loose teeth, tooth sensitivity, or popping jaw, or if you have a cosmetic concern such as a chipped, broken, or stained tooth, don’t hesitate to visit your San Jose family dentist for a consultation.

Family dentists are trained to offer dental services to keep patients of all ages orally healthy and smiling. From your child’s first baby tooth to the last wisdom tooth, and for the rest of their life, a family dentist will be their dental health partner, helping to prevent common dental and oral health concerns, while providing safe, modern, and effective dental solutions at every stage of teeth development.

Services Provided

Family dentists provide an array of children and adult dentistry services to ensure proper tooth development, beautiful smiles, and proper and complete oral function at all times.

All procedures begin with a thorough examination of your mouth to assess the teeth and gums, as well as the tongue, jaw, salivary glands, neck, head, and other areas of your mouth, neck and head to check for any abnormalities such as cracks, lumps, bleeding, swelling, ulcerations, discolorations, and so on. In some cases, further diagnostic procedures may be necessary, such as biopsies to check for oral cancer.

Dental services include:

• Preventive care – regular dental examinations and teeth cleanings are essential. Many patients do not realize that the health of your mouth is a direct reflection of your overall health and wellbeing. Through an oral examination, we can detect cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues, as well as spot early warning signs of other diseases in your body, including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
• Restorative services – when signs of oral damage are detected, Dr. Dao can recommend an appropriate treatment option to repair the damaged tooth or smile while ensuring that as much of your healthy tooth structure is preserved.
• Advanced services – we also offer an array of more complex treatments like orthodontics, dental implant supported tooth replacement, and oral surgery.
• Emergency care – we are always prepared to see patients at short notice with urgent care appointments on the same day you call our office. Our objective is to provide fast pain relief and begin the restoration of your oral health right away.

Schedule your appointment today to begin your dental treatment with a trustworthy dentist.