Midlothian Family Dentistry offers a wide range of services and treatments for our Chesterfield patients. As your local dentist, our core goal is to always provide compassionate, judgment-free, and quality dental care. And that includes one of the most important forms of dentistry: general dentistry.

General dentistry is easily the most common type of dental care provided. From the time our first teeth emerge, it's recommended to see the dentist twice a year (every six months) for a check-up. These visits are, first and foremost, to provide preventative care. By staying on top of your oral health, you can better enjoy a healthy, happy smile.

Our Modern & Compassionate Approach

Midlothian Dentistry is made up of a dedicated and caring team of professionals who have undergone both necessary and additional education to provide our patients with an exceptional experience. We utilize the latest in dental technology, including wavelength scanners to help identify early signs of oral cancer and hard and soft tissue lasers for quicker, painless healing.

In addition to our general dentists, our entire team is continually trained and tested on the latest OSHA and HIPPA regulations and best practices. Midlothian Dentistry is also a leader in sedation dentistry—a stress-free approach to receiving dental care. Last but certainly not least, we take our compassionate and caring approach a step further to enjoy your visit from start to finish.

Rather than walking into a cold, bright, and unwelcoming dental office for your routine check-up, we have created a spa-like environment.

• Calm, soothing music. During your appointment, we're also happy to provide you with headphones and turn on the music or podcast of your choice.
• Comfortable pillows and warm blankets. Doctor's offices are known for being cold (both in temperature and uninviting), but we wanted to change that. Whether you're here for a check-up or complex dental work, we're happy to lend you a Swedish foam pillow and a soft blanket.
• Low-level lighting. We're not fans of tilting your head back only to have you stare into bright fluorescent lights. To help you feel more at ease, we use low-level lighting throughout our office.
• Empathetic team. Our doctors and team members all embody a positive, judgment-free attitude. Whether you've just popped in for a quick clean or have some concerns about an achy tooth, we'll lend an empathetic ear and help you feel at ease. No guilt trips here!

We believe caring for your teeth should be something to look forward to, so we go above and beyond to help our patients feel confident and cared for throughout their entire appointment.

Healthy Mouth = Healthy Life

Regular check-ups and oral health maintenance ensure our patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds receive proper dental care to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Dental health isn't just about keeping your teeth white and shiny. Biannual appointments help to prevent future health issues.

During general dentistry appointments, we'll provide you with a thorough teeth cleaning. We'll also utilize our dental technology and tools onsite to take X-rays and images to further understand your jaw, teeth and overall oral health.

• Tooth decay
• Tooth infections
• Gum disease
• Mouth and jaw abnormalities

If tooth decay is not detected fast enough, it can result in needing fillings, crowns, root canals, or more complex dental work. And if gum disease advances to extreme stages or sticks around for long enough, it can result in serious health issues down the line, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, strokes and high blood pressure.

However, the last thing we want to do is instill fear in our patients. Our approach to general dentistry is rooted in compassionate care. We understand our patients may not have had previous access to dental care or had avoided making an appointment due to dental anxiety. At Midlothian Dentistry, our team is dedicated to helping our patients feel calm, relaxed, and stress-free from the first phone call to the moment they step out our door with a clean set of teeth.

Dentistry For The Whole Family

Whether you're looking for a trusted dentist for yourself or your growing family, Midlothian Family Dentistry is here to help. We provide general dentistry for all ages, including pediatric dentistry for our smallest patients and dental implants or dentures for our wisest patients.

Each of our patients is unique. That's why we take the time to get to know you, learn about your oral history, understand your concerns and goals, and create a treatment plan catered to you. Our goal is to make general dentistry a unique and enjoyable experience.

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