{"id":5,"date":"2015-06-06T14:19:44","date_gmt":"2015-06-06T14:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/?p=5"},"modified":"2015-06-06T14:19:44","modified_gmt":"2015-06-06T14:19:44","slug":"family-dentist-virginia-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/family-dentist-virginia-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Dentist, Virginia Beach, VA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8 alignleft\" style=\"margin: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-494378319-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Attractive young family smiling at camera on bed posing\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-494378319-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-494378319.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The convenience of one-stop-shopping and the quality service offered in a specialty store is what you\u2019ll find when you bring your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/family-dentistry.html\">family<\/a> to Smile by Design. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/\">Virginia Beach, VA<\/a>, our practice is known for its fun, friendly atmosphere. Dr. Stephanie Santos is passionate about helping patients overcome dental anxiety, and Dr. Vinita John Folck things the practice feels like family and she treats her patients like they\u2019re a part of it. Our regular patients often report looking forward to their checkups, and our superior care extends to patients of all ages. Starting at age 2, we welcome patients to visit every six months and experience dentistry that puts your comfort first. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\">Call<\/a> to schedule appointments for the whole family today.<\/p>\n<h3>Top-Notch Virginia Beach Dentists<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/about-us.html\">Smile by Design<\/a> team loves to laugh and strives to make every dental appointment an anxiety free zone. Our skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">dentists<\/a>, Dr.s Santos and Folck offer the best care for patients of all ages using the most up-to-date dental technology. We offer Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics or CEREC. This technology makes it possible for our office to offer patients a custom milled crown in just one visit. Our whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-team.html\">team<\/a> is dedicated to continuing education in order to ensure the most innovative care for your whole family.<\/p>\n<h3>Children\u2019s Dentistry<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to dentistry, one size does not fit all. This is especially true when it comes to care for little smiles, and at Smile by Design, we know how to care for your child and establish a foundation for a lifetime of superior dental health. We recommend scheduling appointments every six months starting at age two. Your child will have baby teeth coming in and be able to comfortably sit for an examination. However, if you are concerned about dental development prior to age two, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> office.<\/p>\n<p>During the first few dental visits, we want to build trust and make your child feel safe and welcome in our office. That\u2019s why we offer tours so our littles patients can get used to the sights and sounds of the office. Once they feel safe and relaxed, we\u2019ll gently examine your child\u2019s baby teeth, provide feedback about any concerns, and offer recommendations for at home care. Once your child is old enough to begin brushing, we\u2019ll show him how to brush and floss effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Experience Great Family Dentistry, Virginia Beach, VA<\/h3>\n<p>Whatever your dental care needs or the size of your family, Smile by Design offers dental care to make you smile. If you\u2019ve struggled with dental anxiety, our doctors are dedicated to making every patient comfortable. We want you to look forward to your dental checkups, and at Smile by Design, we think you will. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\">Call<\/a> to schedule an appointment today. Our state-of-the-art Virginia Beach location welcomes patients from surrounding communities including Fort Story, and Northeast Virginia Beach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The convenience of one-stop-shopping and the quality service offered in a specialty store is what you\u2019ll find when you bring your family to Smile by Design. 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