Family Dentistry

Maintaining a healthy smile is a lifelong endeavor. At Velux Dental, you can trust our Salt Lake City family dentist, Dr. Robert Palmer, to provide comprehensive oral health care to every family member, from children to seniors. By offering a wide range of services, including regular cleanings, exams, fillings, and more, Dr. Palmer and his team help patients achieve healthy teeth and gums. This emphasis on oral health leads to better overall wellness, allowing patients to smile with pride.

What Is Family Dentistry?

Family dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on providing oral healthcare to patients of all ages, from young children to seniors. It emphasizes and encourages a comprehensive approach to dental care that accounts for each family member’s unique needs. This means Dr. Palmer keeps the patient’s entire health in mind when prescribing treatment to promote healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime.

Family dentists provide a wide range of services to help prevent and treat dental problems. They also offer patient education and personalized care, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and informed throughout their visit. By prioritizing preventive care and early intervention, family dentistry helps patients maintain good oral health and achieve a happy, healthy smile.

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Our Family Dentistry Services

Preventive Dentistry

At Velux Dental in Salt Lake City, our team knows prevention is the key to good oral health. That’s why we emphasize preventive dental care for our patients. Our experienced dentists and hygienists work together to provide comprehensive preventive dentistry services, including regular check-ups, cleanings, and x-rays. During your visit, we will assess your dental health and identify any potential issues before they become more serious problems. By catching issues early, we can help prevent the need for more extensive and costly treatments down the line. Additionally, we offer patient education on proper oral hygiene habits, including brushing, flossing, and nutrition, so your family can maintain good oral health at home. We believe, with regular preventive care and a commitment to good oral hygiene, our patients can achieve healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime.

Pediatric Dentistry

We understand children have unique dental needs and require specialized care. Therefore, we offer pediatric dentistry services to ensure our youngest patients receive the best possible treatment. Our pediatric dentistry services include regular check-ups, cleanings, and cavity prevention treatments. We also offer easy-to-understand patient education on proper oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, along with dietary recommendations to promote healthy teeth and gums. Our dentists strive to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for children, using child-friendly language and gentle techniques to put young patients at ease. By starting good oral hygiene habits early, we can help children maintain healthy teeth and gums well in the future.

Emergency Dentistry

We understand that dental emergencies can happen at any time, often when you least expect them. That’s why we offer emergency dentistry services to our patients, providing prompt and effective treatment for urgent dental issues. Whether you have a severe toothache, a broken tooth, or another urgent dental concern, our experienced team is here to help. We offer same-day appointments when possible, and our knowledgeable staff will work quickly to provide the care you need. Our emergency dentistry services include pain management, broken or knocked-out teeth, and other urgent dental procedures. Prompt treatment can make all the difference in a dental emergency, helping to prevent further damage and alleviate pain.

Same-Day Crowns And Bridges

Our experienced dentist offers CEREC crowns and bridges, a state-of-the-art solution for restoring damaged or missing teeth. Using advanced technology, we can design and create custom-fit crowns and bridges right in our office, often in just one appointment. This means you won’t have to endure multiple appointments or wear temporary restorations. CEREC crowns and bridges use strong, durable materials designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. They can help improve the appearance and function of your smile and prevent further dental damage. With our skilled team of professionals and advanced technology, you can expect a comfortable and efficient experience when receiving CEREC crowns and bridges at Velux Dental.

Periodontal (Gum) Treatment

Dr. Palmer, our experienced dentist in Salt Lake City, has several periodontal treatment options for preventing, treating, and mitigating the effects of gum health issues. Whether you want to stop gum disease in its tracks, restore receded gums, or ensure the longevity of your everyday oral health, we’ll prioritize your needs and get you back to optimal oral health as soon as we can.

Composite Fillings

We offer composite fillings as a modern and effective solution for repairing teeth damaged by decay or injury. Composite fillings use a tooth-colored resin that blends in with the natural color of your teeth, making them a more aesthetically pleasing option compared to traditional silver amalgam fillings. Composite fillings are also less invasive and require less drilling of healthy tooth structures.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Our experienced dental professionals at Velux Dental provide a range of cosmetic dentistry treatments, including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and clear aligners. These treatments can help improve the appearance of your teeth, giving you a brighter, straighter, and more confident smile. We use the latest techniques and materials to ensure our cosmetic treatments are both effective and long-lasting.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Sleep apnea is a common condition in which a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep, often causing loud snoring and daytime fatigue. If left untreated, it can lead to serious issues such as high blood pressure.

Thankfully, our dental professionals work closely with sleep physicians to provide a comprehensive treatment plan using custom oral appliances that meet your individual needs. We’ll use advanced technology to create precise and comfortable oral appliances tailored to your unique anatomy.

TMJ Treatment

TMJ treatment is a specialized service that helps patients experiencing pain or discomfort in their temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The TMJ is the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull, and it can become strained or damaged due to various factors, such as stress, teeth grinding, or injury. Our experienced dental professionals provide a range of TMJ treatments to help alleviate these symptoms and improve your overall oral health. We use advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to identify the cause of your TMJ pain and develop a personalized treatment plan that may include oral appliances, physical therapy, or other non-invasive therapies.