Our Grand Rapids dentists at GR Family Dental offer a range of general dentistry services to help you maintain a beautiful, healthy smile.
Whether you have dental anxiety or need to slow the progression of periodontal disease, we are here to help.
To learn more about the general dentistry services we offer, click on the links below. Call GR Family Dental at (616) 455-3020, or contact us online to request an appointment.
Cold Sore Treatment
Cold sores are the blister-like lesions that appear around the mouth, most commonly on the lips, chin, or cheeks. Thankfully, our dentists have ways to alleviate pain from cold sores and decrease healing time.
We offer a range of cold sore treatments, which include ointments, creams, oral medication, and laser therapy. Click here to learn more about our cold sore treatments.
Frenectomy
Our tongue-tie dentists are able to perform a procedure called a to free the tongue from a condition called “tongue-tie.” Tongue-tie happens when there’s a strip of tissue connecting the bottom of the tongue’s tip to the floor of the mouth.
Tongue-tie can make it difficult for infants to breastfeed and interfere with their oral development. Click here to learn more about our frenectomy services.
Night Guards
Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a serious condition that wears down tooth enamel and increases your risk for jaw pain, gum irritation, headaches, tooth fractures, and more.
If you grind your teeth at night, you’ll want to ask one of our dentists about wearing a custom night guard. Click here to learn more about our night guard treatments.
Oral Surgery
Your dentist may recommend oral surgery if you have an impacted wisdom tooth or wish to prevent further tooth loss with a dental implant.
While there are plenty of oral surgical procedures, your dentist will know what dental treatment plan is best for your smile. Click here to learn more about our oral surgery services.
Sedation Dentistry – Nitrous Oxide
It is important to see your dentist for a teeth cleaning and oral examination every six months. However, this can be difficult if you have a dental phobia.
Dental nitrous oxide helps you relax in the dentist’s chair so you can get the dental care you need to maintain a beautiful, healthy smile. Click here to learn more about our nitrous oxide sedation dentistry.
Sedation Dentistry – Pill Sedation
We understand that some of our patients may dread their visit with us, which is why we offer sedation dentistry services like pill sedation.
Depending on your unique circumstances, your dentist will prescribe you a dose of oral sedation that is right for you. Click here to learn more about our pill sedation dentistry.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea Devices
If you were recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you’ll want to schedule an appointment with one of our dentists as soon as possible. Obstructive sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that causes you to stop breathing up to hundreds of times a night.
Thankfully, our sleep apnea dentists can create a custom oral appliance that will help keep your airways clear and prevent snoring. Click here to learn more about our snoring and sleep apnea treatments.
Sports Dentistry – Mouth Guards
If you play a contact sport, you’ll want to ask your dentist about getting an athletic mouth guard. While generic mouth guards are sold in sporting good stores, they don’t offer the same level of protection or comfort as a custom mouth guard.
A sports mouth guard from one of our dentists will allow you to breathe, speak, and drink properly so you can focus on the game. Click here to learn more about our sports dentistry and mouth guard services.
TMJ Treatment
The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are responsible for connecting your jawbone to your skull. When these joints are injured or strained, you are at increased risk for developing a TMJ disorder.
If you have persistent pain in your jaw, jaw joints, ears, or face, you’ll want to schedule an appointment with one of our dentists. Click here to learn more about our TMJ Disorder treatments.
Emergency Dental Services
Our Grand Rapids emergency dentists work hard to prevent tooth loss and restore smiles after traumatic dental injury. If you need emergency dental care, you can reach our office at (616) 455-3020.
The sooner you act the better chance you’ll have of preventing permanent damage to your smile. Click here to learn more about our emergency dental treatments.
Oral Myology & Buteyko
Oral myology and Buteyko are often used during orthotropic treatment so you can improve oral posture and overall health.
We offer holistic dentistry services because we understand the connection between oral health and overall health. Click here to learn more about our oral myology and Buteyko dentists.