Family Dentistry
What Does Dentistry Mean
for Your Family Members?
Dr. Scott Updyke and his staff help patients get the dental care they need at every stage of life. Each stage of life necessitates a different dental approach. Here's how our dentist and his family dentistry team can help you, no matter your age or concern:
Toddlers
It's recommended to take your child to the dentist at 12 months old or within six months of the arrival of their first tooth. Family dentistry appointments for toddlers are relatively short and consist of our dentist examining your child's teeth, gums, and overall dental growth and development.
Kids
As your child ages and begins to brush and floss their teeth on their own, dental care appointments become more regular. Twice-yearly dental cleaning appointments will help remove plaque and tartar that your child can't remove on their own. A focus on preventive dentistry will begin, and our dentist will help educate your child on proper oral health habits.
Adults
We encourage adults to come into our office every six months for a dental cleaning and exam. At these appointments, our dentist will update your X-rays and check your teeth and gums for signs of decay, disease, infections, and other concerns. We offer tooth-colored fillings and root canal therapy to clear cavities and infections from your teeth and cosmetic services to improve the look of your smile.
Seniors
As you age into your senior years, continue to visit our family dentist twice a year. If you're experiencing tooth loss, we have dental services to help restore your smile like crowns, bridges, and dentures. We can also place dental implants to add support and stability to your restoration.
Healthy Smiles for the Whole Family Request Your Family Dentistry Appointment Today
We understand how it can be challenging to fit several dentist appointments into your already busy schedule, so we can handle your entire family's dental needs at once. We can schedule you and your kids simultaneously, so you only have to visit us twice a year. If you'd like to schedule additional appointments for cosmetic dentistry services and other dental care needs, we're happy to help you find a time that works for you. Get started by requesting an appointment for the whole family at our Salt Lake City, UT, dental office:
(801) 484-5048
"My first visit was great." Salt Lake City, UT, Patients Highly Review Our Dentist
Nash Williams
2023
Dr Updyke & his team are very professional and pleasant to work with. They make me look forward to going in for an appointment. I have been seeing them for several decades now and always appreciated their attention.
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Teresa Bickmore
2023
My first visit was great. Friendly, helpful staff. Dr. Updyke explained my appliance well and he was gentle and efficient. My visit went fast.
View On GoogleWe Offer Three Kinds of Dental Services
All family members need general dentistry services at least twice a year. These services include preventive dental cleanings, exams, and sealants and fluoride treatments for children.
Restorative services are about correcting oral health problems that arise throughout your life. These include root canal therapy and implant-supported restorations to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry services are for patients looking to fine-tune their smile. We offer veneers and teeth whitening treatment for patients with good oral health who want a whiter or more uniform smile that they can feel good about showing off.
Featured Services for the Whole Family
Onlays
Onlays are fillings made of composite material, gold, or porcelain that act as a partial crown to repair your tooth after a defective filling, decay, or trauma has left your tooth damaged. This family dentistry service is less invasive than crowns since a smaller portion of your tooth needs to be removed for the onlay to lay flush with your existing tooth structure.
Dental Crowns
Sometimes the damage done to a tooth cannot be fixed with a filling, inlay, or onlay. Whether you need to restore your tooth after a root canal, repair a broken tooth, or replace a large filling, dental crowns can help you restore the health of your teeth and the look of your smile. We offer same-day crowns that can be placed right away.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is a dental procedure performed to save an infected tooth. Through root canal therapy, the infected pulp is removed, the root canals are cleaned, and the site is sealed and protected with a dental crown. Root canal therapy helps patients relieve pain, prevent further infection, and preserve their natural teeth.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is an excellent cosmetic dentistry option for patients looking to improve the look of an already healthy smile. Professional teeth whitening can lighten your smile by several shades in one appointment, giving you a brighter smile than over-the-counter whitening products in less time.
Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells placed on the front of your teeth to conceal various imperfections, including discoloration, minor misalignment, chips, and cracks. Only a tiny amount of enamel is removed from your tooth to lay the veneer flush with surrounding teeth, but the procedure is irreversible because of this step.
We Accept Insurance
and Financing
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We accept most insurance providers at our Salt Lake City, UT, dental practice. If you don't have insurance or if your procedure is not covered by insurance, we also accept low to no interest monthly financing through CareCredit®.
"I could never imagine seeing another dentist." More Dazzling Reviews From Salt Lake City Patients
Megan Pulley
2023
I’ve been seeing Dr. Updyke for as long as I can remember, and so has my whole family. He’s always taken great care of us and I’m always glad to go in. I could never imagine seeing another dentist :)
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Matt Rhodehouse
2022
Dr. Updyke is fantastic and has the best personality. Everyone of his staff is friendly, fun to be around, very professional and extremely dedicated. They got me right in and took care of me!
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