Family Dentist in Calgary SE

Book An Appointment

“Dr. Silver is an incredible dentist. She was very clear with her explanations and walked me through exactly what was going on with my tooth. It’s a very comfortable environment and would definitely go back.”

— Ted Hobbs, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ View Reviews

Calgary dentist with convenient family scheduling!

Are you looking for a professional dental care facility where you can get treatment for the entire family? As a friendly family dentist in Calgary, we are passionate about serving our local community. We want your entire family to have a great smile! After all, we value relationships with patients above all else. We’ve known many of our patients for years. In fact, we proudly serve kids, parents, and grandparents in the same families.

We’re here for your entire family and every dental journey along the way! From your baby’s first tooth to senior dental care, and everything that falls in between.

Family Dentistry Services

Our family dentistry services encompass a wide range of treatments, including:

Children's Dentistry

We teach your child about the importance of lifelong oral care through humour, patience and lots of love! We recommend bringing your child in for a dental visit as early as 12 months. The earlier you start, the easier it is to create a lifelong habit of good oral hygiene. You can count on us to provide regular dental checkups and cleanings using a positive and gentle approach. Plus, we offer nutritional advice to help keep your child’s smile bright, beautiful and healthy.

Learn More

Teeth Cleaning & Dental Check-Ups

As part of our family dentistry services, we offer dental cleaning and regular dental check-ups for patients of all ages. Our dental team stays up to date with all the current techniques and equipment to brighten up those pearly whites! Furthermore, we provide a supportive, non-critical environment, focusing on making your experience as comfortable as possible.

Trust our team is here to protect your oral health and prevent the small dental issues from turner into larger, sometimes more painful issues in the future!

Learn More

Emergency Dental Care

We are always thinking about what’s best for your oral health, even when you are not visiting us for an appointment. In the case of dental emergencies, we promise our patients same-day emergency care. Call our office if you are experiencing a dental emergency, such as:

  • A broken tooth
  • Lost fillings
  • Bleeding or swollen gums
  • Jaw pain

Learn More

Cosmetic Dental Treatments

Stained or discoloured teeth? Missing or chipped tooth? Rest assured, we offer a range of cosmetic dental procedures to treat dental issues impacting children, teens, and adults. Our skilled and compassionate dentists offer everything you need to fall in love with your smile.

We offer the following cosmetic dental treatments:

Learn More

Looking for a family dentist?

Contact us today to book you or the entire family an appointment!

Book An Appointment

Benefits of Family Dental Care

Our family-friendly dentistry makes it easy to stay on top of your whole family’s oral health. We offer convenient family scheduling. Now, you can make appointments for everyone in your family in the same time block. This saves busy parents so much time. And, since there are so many benefits to keeping up with your oral hygiene, it’s truly a win-win.

Regular dental checkups pack a lot of power when it comes to maintaining healthy teeth. Benefits of regular dental checkups include:

Whiter Teeth

We all want a beautiful white smile. Preventative oral care makes that bright white smile a reality. For instance, regular cleanings remove stubborn plaque and food stains.

Healthier Teeth

You are less susceptible to tooth decay if you take diligent care of your teeth. Therefore, by scheduling regular appointments with our family dentistry team, you will suffer from fewer cavities. In addition, that means fewer fillings. We find this always makes our patients happy!

Avoid Tooth Loss

Serious tooth decay problems result from neglectful oral hygiene and can lead to bone and tooth loss. Unfortunately, the only way to resolve badly progressed tooth decay is with extraction and replacement with dental implants. Regular visits to the dentist will help catch issues when they are still small, thus saving you the hassle of dental pain and the need for more advanced treatments.

Fresh Breath

Bad breath is embarrassing and can make you feel self-conscious. Thankfully, good dental hygiene and regular check-ups can help eliminate the frustrating problem of bad breath. Did you know that fresh breath has been found to assist in career advancement and success in social situations?

Prevent Serious Health Problems

New research indicates tooth decay and gum disease are related to much more serious health issues such as heart disease, oral cancer, and diabetes. Through scheduled visits, we assess and track any changes in your oral health. That way, you will always have peace of mind knowing your mouth is healthy and clean.

Preventative Dental Care Tips for the Whole Family

Our dental team ensures that your family always receives expert advice on preventive dental care. Our family dentists will explain in detail how to take care of your teeth so you can prevent problems from occurring. Here’s some of the preventive advice to help you and your family care for those pearly whites:

  • Brush and floss twice a day
  • Show your kids how to brush and if they’re too young, brush their teeth
  • Restrict the intake of sweets and starchy foods that can buildup on the enamel and encourage the growth of bacteria. Children should eat cookies, cakes, and candies only on special occasions and in moderation
  • Brush before going to bed and don’t eat anything afterward
  • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
  • Avoid snacking in between meals to give your teeth time to fight off cavities-causing bacteria

FAQs

A family dentist is your traditional, general dental practitioner. However, unlike some traditional dentists who refer children to a pediatric specialist, family dentists choose to provide comprehensive services for all ages under one roof. Family dentistry encompasses pediatric dental treatments up to restorative therapies for seniors, and everything in-between!

Having a family dentist means that you can enjoy the convenience of taking everyone in your household to the same dental provider. Scheduling dental checkups is easier because you don’t have to drive back and forth across Calgary taking everyone to different dental offices. Since your children will grow up with the same dentist that you see, the office is familiar with your unique circumstances, any hereditary dental issues, and can better accommodate any specific needs.

Growing up with a great family dentist in Calgary can help your child experience a positive outlook on their dental care. Early preventative visits in a comfortable atmosphere do a lot for reducing the risk of dental phobia or anxiety as your child gets older.

If you’re already bringing your children to a pediatric dentist, you might be considering making the switch to a Calgary family dental office. Some of the instances when it’s appropriate to move your child to another dentist’s office might include examples like:

  • Your child is old enough that he or she may not want to go to a kid’s dentist and wants to see the same dentist that older members of their family do.
  • When your teen is approaching their fully developed smile, which is usually just before they head off to college.
  • A fully developed permanent tooth requires reconstruction or a procedure not offered in a pediatric dentist’s office (such as a root canal or ceramic crown).
  • Your child is comfortable sitting through a regular checkup and cleaning without getting anxious, and they don’t have any pressing dental concerns such as untreated decay.

If you’re switching to a Calgary family dentist, be sure to ask your pediatric dentist’s office to transfer any records such as digital X-rays or photographs, which are useful for evaluating the overall course of your child’s oral development.

If you’re looking for the best family dentist in Calgary, some of the things you’ll want to consider are the services available in their practice, what age patients they will see (are young children accepted?) and their hours of operation. As long as all of these criteria meet your family’s needs, you’ll have the information you need to narrow down your selection.

Additionally, you might want to consider visiting the dentist first to get a feel for the office. Is the dentist and his/her staff friendly? Do they accept your dental insurance? Is the practice clean? If you want to get a general feel for the environment, it never hurts to ask them for a brief consultation or second opinion. In most cases, your first encounter with the office as a whole will give you an idea as to what to expect in the future.

When all else fails, it helps to ask your friends, neighbours, and co-workers who they see for their family’s dental needs. The best Calgary dentists can always be found via word-of-mouth!

We're accepting new patients!

Are you looking for a new family dentist in Calgary? Contact us today!

Book An Appointment

About The Caring Dentists of Macleod Trail Dental

Our dentists use their expertise in general and cosmetic dentistry to provide the best, most caring care possible. They love answering dental questions and finding the right solutions for all of our patients. If you need a new dentist in SW Calgary that you can trust, Macleod Trail Dental is here to help!

About Us

Schedule a Consult with Dr. Jennifer Silver

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Related Services

Cosmetic Dentistry

Get excited about showing off your smile with wide range of cosmetic dental services from teeth whitening to veneers.

Family Dentistry

Our Family dentists are here to help protect the health of your teeth, gums, and overall mouth.

TMJ

Stop dealing with jaw pain, headaches, migraines, or pain when you chew! Our team is trained to diagnose and treat your TMJ symptoms.