Family Dentist
Professional Family Dentist
What You Need to Know
What it is: One-stop dental care for all family members from infants to seniors. Comprehensive services addressing the needs of every age group under one roof.
Typical appointment time: Coordinated appointments for family members
Recovery/Results timeline: Varies by service
- • Multi-generational families seeking unified dental care
- • Families wanting convenient, coordinated appointments
- • Parents wanting pediatric and adult services in one place
- • Anyone seeking trusted family dental provider in Nashville
Understanding Family Dental Care
Dental Care for Every Member of Your Family
Finding quality dental care for your whole family shouldn't mean visiting multiple offices with different dentists. At Nations Dental Studio in Nashville, we believe in caring for families as a unit. We provide comprehensive dental services for everyone—from your young children seeing a dentist for the first time to your aging parents needing specialized senior care. One convenient location, one trusted team, one complete dental home for your entire family.
Family dentistry means understanding the unique needs of each life stage. Young children need gentle, age-appropriate care and anxiety management. Teenagers may benefit from orthodontics and protective sports guards. Adults require comprehensive preventive and restorative care. Seniors often need specialized approaches for age-related dental challenges. Our team is experienced with all these needs, allowing us to provide personalized care for each family member while maintaining coordinated family health records.
The convenience factor is significant. Instead of managing multiple appointments at different offices, you can schedule your family's appointments together. Shared dental records make it easy for us to understand your family's dental health patterns and genetics. We can coordinate care, reduce your overall healthcare costs through family plans and insurance optimization, and provide consistent, continuity-based care that leads to better outcomes for everyone in your family.
Your Family's Dental Journey
How Family Dentistry Works
Before Your Appointment
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Schedule appointments for all family members at a time that works for everyone
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Bring insurance cards and dental history for each family member
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Prepare a list of any family dental health concerns or questions
During Your Visit
Individual Assessment
Each family member receives individual examination and care appropriate for their age and specific needs. We assess current dental health, identify any problems, and discuss personalized treatment plans.
Age-Appropriate Care
We customize our approach for each age group. Children receive gentle, fun-focused care. Adults get comprehensive preventive and restorative treatments. Seniors receive specialized care addressing aging-related dental challenges.
Shared Family Records
All family members' records are coordinated, allowing us to understand family dental patterns, genetics, and history. This helps us provide better preventive guidance and catch potential problems early.
Family Health Discussion
We discuss dental health as a family unit, explaining how each member can help support the others' dental health and how family habits impact everyone's oral health.
Coordinated Treatment Planning
When multiple family members need treatment, we coordinate scheduling and discuss family-wide approaches to dental health. This might include timing of orthodontics, scheduling major procedures efficiently, or addressing family dental health patterns.
After Treatment
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Follow individual post-treatment instructions provided for each family member
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Maintain consistent home care routines for all family members
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Schedule and attend regular family checkup appointments together
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Share positive dental health habits with all family members
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Bring children for regular preventive visits starting from age 3
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Communicate any new concerns or changes in family dental health at your next visit
Is Family Dentistry Right for You?
Who Benefits From Family Dental Care
You may be a good candidate if:
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Multi-generational families (grandparents, parents, children) seeking one dental home
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Parents wanting pediatric and adult care in one convenient location
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Families wanting coordinated dental records and consistent care
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Busy families needing flexible scheduling for multiple members
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Parents who want their children to see the same dentist throughout their lives
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Anyone seeking long-term, relationship-based dental care
Other options may be better if:
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For specialized pediatric needs, we offer comprehensive kids dentistry services
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For complex restorative or cosmetic cases, we can coordinate with specialists while maintaining your family as our primary care home
Family dentistry is about more than just convenience—it's about building relationships with your dentist and creating a lifetime of excellent oral health for everyone you love. Bring your whole family in today.
Your Questions Answered
Common Questions About Family Dentistry
What is family dentistry?
Family dentistry provides comprehensive dental care for all ages—children, adults, and seniors—in one practice. A family dentist is trained to handle the diverse needs of each family member, from pediatric care to geriatric dentistry, all coordinated under one roof.
At what age should children start seeing a family dentist?
Children should visit a dentist by age 3 or when their first tooth appears, whichever comes first. Early visits establish good dental habits and catch any issues early. Family dentistry makes it easy to start young children and continue their care throughout their lives.
Is family dentistry different from pediatric dentistry?
Family dentistry serves all ages but doesn't have the specialized pediatric training. Pediatric dentistry specializes exclusively in children. If your child has special behavioral or medical needs, we can recommend pediatric specialists while continuing as your family's primary dental home.
Can we schedule all family appointments at the same time?
Yes. We can often coordinate family appointments so everyone comes at the same time. This makes scheduling convenient and allows us to streamline care for your whole family.
Does insurance cover family dental plans?
Most dental insurance plans apply to each family member individually. Family dentistry makes it easier to maximize insurance benefits for everyone and coordinate claims. We'll help verify coverage for each family member and explain how your plan works.
What services are available for seniors?
We provide comprehensive senior dental care including: managing age-related conditions, caring for dentures and implants, treating gum disease, addressing root sensitivity, and adapting care for patients with medical conditions or limited mobility. We understand the unique needs of aging patients.
Can my whole family see the same dentist?
Not necessarily—while our team shares records and coordinates care, different family members might see different team members depending on availability and scheduling. What matters is that your family's care is coordinated and consistent.
What are the benefits of family dentistry vs. separate providers?
Family dentistry offers convenience (one location), coordinated records (we understand family patterns and history), consistent philosophy and approach, simplified scheduling, and relationship-based care. Your dentist becomes familiar with your entire family's needs over time, leading to better care.
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Dental Care for Your Whole Family
Choose Nations Dental Studio as Your Family Dentist in Nashville
Bring your whole family together for excellent, coordinated dental care. From your youngest child to your oldest family member, Nations Dental Studio provides convenient, comprehensive care for everyone. Schedule your family's first appointment today and discover the benefits of unified family dental care.
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"I had been searching for quite a while for the perfect dentist in Nashville . I did a lot of research and decided on Nations Dental studio. My first appointment was yesterday and I left out of there so so pleased with the decision I made to come here. Everything about my visit, from the beautiful office, staff, hygienist and Dr Diana was more than I had hoped for. I am so glad that I came here. I highly recommend Nations Dental Studio."
"Best dental experience I've ever had! I've never left feeling better after a teeth cleaning. As a new patient, I feel completely comfortable and actually excited to return!"
"Beautiful office and incredibly friendly staff. Dr. D'Aoust is awesome and never makes you feel rushed. She doesn't suggest anything unnecessary and explains the treatments thoroughly. Highly recommend."
"I had been searching for quite a while for the perfect dentist in Nashville . I did a lot of research and decided on Nations Dental studio. My first appointment was yesterday and I left out of there so so pleased with the decision I made to come here. Everything about my visit, from the beautiful office, staff, hygienist and Dr Diana was more than I had hoped for. I am so glad that I came here. I highly recommend Nations Dental Studio."
"Best dental experience I've ever had! I've never left feeling better after a teeth cleaning. As a new patient, I feel completely comfortable and actually excited to return!"
"Beautiful office and incredibly friendly staff. Dr. D'Aoust is awesome and never makes you feel rushed. She doesn't suggest anything unnecessary and explains the treatments thoroughly. Highly recommend."
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