Family Dentistry

Establishing a home with a family dentist is one of the best parenting decisions you can make. Routine checkups, teeth cleanings, and digital X-rays can catch potential problems, like cavities, ensuring your child’s smile stays healthy for years to come. At her practice in Tukwila, Washington, Addie Chang, DMD, and her team provide a wide range of family dentistry services, including oral exams for babies and orthodontic evaluations. Make an appointment for your child today by calling the office or clicking the online booking feature.

What is family dentistry?

Family dentistry provides oral health care for people of all ages. By enrolling in family dentistry at Addie Chang, DMD, you and your children can reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other common oral health problems. 

The team understands that many people experience dental anxiety. They take a patient-centric approach to treatment and offer several types of sedation, ensuring you or your child’s comfort throughout the entire visit.

What services does family dentistry provide?

At Addie Chang, DMD, the team offers various family dentistry services, including:

Cleaning and prevention

Cleaning and prevention try to detect oral health problems, like cavities and gum disease, when they’re easiest to treat. The team recommends scheduling preventive checkups at least twice a year, even if your mouth feels healthy. 

Tooth replacement

Tooth replacement, also known as restorative dentistry, uses prosthetics, like crowns, bridges, or dental implants to replace or repair missing or damaged teeth. Dental restorations aren’t as tough as your natural teeth, but with proper care, they often last between 12 and 15 years.*

Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a dental subspecialty that treats alignment problems affecting the teeth and/or jaw. The team offers orthodontic treatment to children, adults, and teens. Depending on your age and goals, they might prescribe metal braces or removable orthodontic aligners.

Cosmetic dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry uses restorations and/or whitening treatments to improve the aesthetic appearance of your teeth or smile. The team offers several types of cosmetic treatment, including veneers, teeth whitening, and cosmetic bonding.

Sealants

Sealants are thin plastic coverings that your child’s dentist applies to the chewing surfaces of their molars. They prevent harmful bacteria from building up inside the grooves of the teeth, reducing the risk of cavities.

Is family dentistry covered by insurance?

Most family dentistry services are covered by insurance, but every policy is different. If you have questions about what your company does or doesn’t cover, contact your insurance provider before making an appointment at Addie Chang, DMD.

To make a family dentistry appointment for yourself or your child at the practice of Addie Chang, DMD, call the office or click the online booking feature today.

*Individual results may vary.