General Family Dentistry
Kennewick's Leading Family Dentist
At Southridge Dental, we treat your family like our own!
Our professional and courteous family dentist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various dental conditions.
Although family dentists provide primarily preventative care –– annual cleaning for kids, children & adults –– and minor restorative therapy, they often are able to perform a wide array of dental procedures, including cosmetic treatments.
From general dentistry to specialty services, we keep you smiling!
Who is the one health care provider you see more than any other? For many people, the answer is: their general family dentist. There’s a good reason for that — it’s because general dentistry is uniquely oriented toward the prevention of disease. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 65 percent of all dental procedures are either diagnostic or preventive. By placing a strong emphasis on oral health and hygiene, general dentists help people avoid the progression of oral diseases. If left untreated, these eventually result in pain, lost time at work or school – and that’s not to mention the additional costs.
General Family Dentistry Services
We are committed to giving you the best dental experience of your life.
Invisalign® Invisible Braces
Dental Exams
Fillings for Cavities and Tooth Decay
By closing off spaces or “holes” in your teeth where bacteria can enter, a filling helps prevent further decay.
Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease
Root Canals and Root Canal Treatment
Scaling and Root Planing
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Tooth Extractions
Family Dentistry Questions
Can the whole family see the same dentist?
Yes: kids, parents and grandparents. We plan cleanings, exams and any treatment around what each person needs. And for anyone in the family who gets nervous, the comfort menu (warm neck rolls, paraffin hand wax, a warm blanket) is there at every age.
Why keep up checkups when nothing hurts?
Because cavities, gum changes and worn fillings usually start before you can feel them. A routine exam catches them while they’re small, and small problems usually mean smaller fixes.
How often should we come in for cleanings?
It depends on each person’s cavity risk, gum health and dental history, so we recommend a schedule for each of you instead of one rule for everyone.
What if someone in the family gets cavities often?
We look past the single cavity to the pattern: brushing and flossing habits, diet, fluoride, dry mouth and past decay. Knowing the cause lets us build a prevention plan that fits.
What if an exam finds several things that need work?
It doesn’t all have to happen at once. We’ll explain what needs attention first, what can safely be watched, and how to spread the rest into a plan that fits your schedule and your budget.
We just moved to Kennewick. How do we get started?
Call us at (509) 581-0081 or schedule online, and bring records or X-rays from your last dentist if you have them. At the first visit we go over your history, check your existing fillings and crowns, and plan the next visits with you.