Welcome to Longview Family Dental, your local oral health resource for general, cosmetic, and restorative dental services. Our team has the training and expertise to meet all your dental health needs and cosmetic goals under one roof. We welcome children and adults, providing a personal approach to your oral health needs and a friendly environment to explore treatment for your smile. Explore patient information for our Longview, TX, dental office.
Patient-Focused Dentistry in Longview
At Longview Family Dental, we want your visits with us to be relaxed and comfortable. Our team tries to get to know you and help you achieve your oral health goals with personalized care.
If you have concerns about your dental health or have a medical condition affecting your smile, we can work with you to establish and maintain healthy teeth and gums. We emphasize the importance of regular visits to the dentist for the enjoyment of long-term oral health and wellness.
Your First Dental Visit
When you visit us for the first time, please bring any previous dental health records and recent dental X-rays if available. In addition, please bring your payment method and a list of your current medications to your first visit. We will also ask if you have any allergies because they can impact treatment.
Your first dental visit will include new X-rays and a cleaning. Our dentist will ask if you have current dental concerns or any changes in your oral health. This first visit will establish your relationship with our office.
Regular Dental Visits
During your visit to Longview Family Dental, you’ll receive a full range of services to maintain and improve your oral health:
Digital X-Rays
Our state-of-the-art digital X-rays provide a clear and detailed view of your teeth and jaw. They allow us to identify issues that are not visible during a standard examination. Digital X-rays are faster, more comfortable, and expose you to less radiation than traditional X-rays. We will also provide a lead apron for you to wear while we take these digital images.
Professional Dental Cleanings
Dental cleanings in our Longview, TX office keep your mouth healthy. Our skilled hygienists will thoroughly clean your teeth, removing plaque and tartar build-up. Dental plaque is a sticky bacterial film made of leftover food and saliva. If you do not remove plaque from your mouth, it hardens to form tartar or calculus. Our hygienists use special dental tools to remove tartar, which is harder to remove with brushing and flossing at home.
They will also use gritty toothpaste to polish your teeth. After brushing, our hygienists will floss between each tooth. We may also recommend a fluoride treatment after your cleaning. During this treatment, we apply a fluoride varnish over each tooth. Fluoride is a natural material that helps strengthen teeth and prevent tooth cavities.
Screenings
We perform detailed screenings for cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and other dental issues. Our goal is to identify any potential problems early and provide prompt treatment.
At an oral cancer screening, we will look for chronic mouth sores and red or white patches in the mouth. We may also feel for lumps in the neck if we notice signs of oral cancer.
When we look for gum disease during a screening, we look for red, irritated, and bleeding gums. We can also measure gum pockets. Deep gum pockets can indicate moderate gum disease.
When we screen for cavities, we examine the teeth for holes, brown spots, or weakened areas. Let us know if you have these symptoms and have tooth sensitivity, because you likely have a cavity.
If we find symptoms during these screenings, we will create a treatment plan custom-made for your concerns.
Consultations
After your cleaning, you will meet with our dentist for a consultation. We will discuss your oral health, treatment options, and current concerns. Our team is here to provide you with the information and support you need to make informed decisions about your oral care.
Patient Resources
Our website contains patient information for learning more about our Longview dentist office and preparing for your first visit:
If you do not have dental insurance, consider our in-office membership plan. Our plans are designed to make annual dental health care manageable and affordable for you and your family or employees.
Why Should I Visit the Dentist Twice a Year?
We recommend that you visit our Longview dental office every six months or twice a year. Regular dental visits offer many benefits.
First, our thorough dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar build-up that brushing and flossing alone can’t eliminate. Cleanings help you avoid common dental issues like cavities and gum disease.
Regular screenings also allow us to catch problems early. Early detection means more effective and less invasive treatments. Our cleanings and screenings help ensure you stay healthy. These visits allow you to voice any dental concerns. If we notice that you have reoccurring dental problems like gum disease, we may recommend that you visit us on a more frequent schedule.
Your oral health is linked to your overall health. Diabetes, heart problems, and kidney issues all have a link to dental problems. Regular dental visits are essential if you have health issues that impact your dental health or vice versa.
When you visit our office regularly, you get to know our friendly staff. If you live with dental anxiety, routine dental visits help you get used to our staff and our office.
We can also allow accommodations when you visit. You can bring noise-canceling headphones, listen to music on earphones, or bring a stress ball to your cleaning. We can also pause and agree on a signal if you need a break.
Contact Our Office
Get high-quality dental care at Longview Family Dental. Call for more patient information in our Longview, TX, dental office at 903-662-7811. Feel free to schedule an appointment with us online.
Let us know if you have questions about your dental care at your next visit. We will be happy to help.