Overview

Like general dentistry, family dentistry focuses on maintaining dental hygiene and oral health for your entire family. From your little ones just cutting their first tooth to the seniors, we take care of them all. While the terms are oftentimes used interchangeably, there are some slight yet significant, differences between these two fields of dentistry. As a family dentist, Dr. Eric J. Aubert has dedicated his Forest Park Dental practice to caring for a wide range of adult and child patients alike in order to:

• eliminate tooth decay and fill cavities
• keep gums healthier
• minimize plaque build-up

While some dentists may restrict their practice to an older age group, a family dentist in St. Louis will provide tooth care, maintenance, and treatment for young children as well as adults and older teenagers. Whether you child just lost their first tooth or you are having issues with the wisdom teeth, we’ll be there for assistance. From helping you get the right dentures to cosmetic treatments and dental implants, we are your ‘one-stop’ clinic for dental care. Additionally, we offer emergency dental services when needed.

Common Family Dentistry Services

As the primary defense against dental problems, the fields of family and general dentistry are both viewed as preventative practices. At Forest Park Dental, we adhere to the ADA (American Dental Association) recommendations regarding visiting your family dentist in St. Louis every 6 months for a check-up, cleaning, and thorough examination. Along with a daily home brushing and flossing regimen, regular dentist visits will greatly help to eliminate the build-up of plaque and prevent tooth decay in the process.

If necessary, Dr. Eric J. Aubert can provide fluoride treatments to coat the surface of your teeth and further prevent the occurrence of tooth decay. Even more important is the fact that seeing your dentist on a biannual basis promotes better oral and overall physical health. Having a regular check-up ensures that even the slightest dental health issues can be detected prior to the onset of any symptoms. For instance, if we detect any cavities during a regular visit to our office we can effectively treat this by providing a filling, before the problem becomes serious.

Family Dentistry Benefits

We cannot overemphasize the importance of finding the right family dentist in St. Louis who can effectively address the needs of your entire family. As one of the leading dentists in the greater St. Louis area, Dr. Eric J. Aubert specializes in a wide range of dental services. These range from regular preventative cleanings and exams to the more complex and specialized cosmetic and restorative procedures. This includes such things as bonding, Invisalign clear braces, teeth whitening, and veneers.

Furthermore, Forest Park Dental does not restrict their practice to a specific age group. So if you have children, they can be patients of Dr. Eric J. Aubert from the toddler stage through their adult years. Here are three (3) family dentistry benefits to be aware of:

• Broader spectrum of procedures and treatments – We offer multiple dental services including family and general dentistry, as well as cosmetic and restorative dentistry.  We can also check for gingivitis and other diseases such as oral cancer.
• Convenience factor – When it comes to proper dental and oral health care, nothing is more convenient than being able to take everyone in the family to the same dentist.  As we get to know everyone in your family, we can better understand how to address your specific dental and oral healthcare needs for the future.
• Developing trust through long-term dental care – Trust is the primary reason why nearly 25% of all adults have a fear of going to a dentist.  By introducing your daughter or son to Dr. Eric J. Aubert early on, this will help to develop trust for you and your child.

Being able to take everyone in the family to the same family dentist in St. Louis, it will save you a considerable amount of stress and time. For more information regarding our comprehensive line of dental services, visit our website or contact Forest Park Dental today.