Why Your Family Needs One Dental Home for Everyone

One Team that Knows Everyone

You’re scheduling your son’s six-month cleaning at the pediatric dentist downtown when it hits you—didn’t your daughter just start orthodontic treatment at that place you saw the ad for? And when was your last cleaning anyway?

Three different dental offices. Three different phone numbers, web portals, and schedules!

It started simply enough. You found a great pediatric dentist when your first child was little. Then when braces became necessary, someone recommended an orthodontist. You and your spouse still go to the general dentist you’ve used since before the kids. Now you’re managing three sets of appointments, trying to coordinate schedules that actually work with school and work.

Last month, you had to take two afternoons off—one to drive to the pediatric dentist, another for the orthodontist. Next month, you’ll need to figure out how to fit in your own overdue cleaning somewhere between soccer practice and that big project deadline.

Sound familiar?

We hear versions of this story all the time at Modern Dental Associates. Families start out with the best intentions, choosing specialists for each need. But over the years, managing everyone’s dental care across multiple practices becomes surprisingly complicated. What started as wanting the best for your family turns into a scheduling puzzle that never quite fits together.

But it doesn’t have to be so.

At Modern Dental Associates, we really want to solve this problem for you. One practice. One team. Every member of your family. From your toddler’s first tooth to your teenager’s wisdom teeth to your own cosmetic concerns—all under one roof. No more piecing together care from Pittsburgh to Latrobe!

Oh the Pain! It’s About More than Toothache

The Time Drain: Multiple practices mean multiple trips. You may even be running from Greensburg to Pittsburgh.

The Communication Breakdown: When your family’s dental records are scattered across different offices, important information gets lost. Your son’s pediatric dentist doesn’t know about the family history of gum disease. The orthodontist doesn’t realize your daughter grinds her teeth. These gaps in communication can affect treatment outcomes.

The Anxiety Amplifier: New environments create stress, especially for children. Every new practice means unfamiliar faces, different procedures, and starting trust-building from scratch.

The Financial Maze: Different practices mean different billing systems, insurance claims, and payment plans. Keeping track of what’s covered where and managing multiple dental budgets becomes a paperwork overload

The Relationship Gap: When you’re spread across multiple practices, no single dentist truly knows your family. They don’t see the patterns. They can’t track the ongoing issues. They miss opportunities for preventive care that could save you thousands down the road.

What Real Family Dentistry Looks Like

True family dentistry isn’t just a general dentist who “also sees kids.” It’s a comprehensive approach designed around the reality of modern family life. Here’s what it means at Modern Dental Associates:

One Team That Knows Everyone

Imagine walking into a dental office where the staff greets your whole family by name. Where your dentist remembers that your daughter gets nervous during cleanings and your son always asks a million questions about the equipment.

This isn’t just nice, it can be clinically important. When the same team treats your entire family, they can develop a holistic view of familial oral health, combining clinical observations with family history to identify risks that might otherwise go unnoticed until symptoms worsen

Examples of insights into a family’s dental health include: enamel defects, dentin issues, abnormally shaped teeth, malocclusions, gum disease, tooth sensitivity, and more.

That means Dr. Parry and our great team aren’t just treating teeth; they’re caring for families. They’ve seen your kids grow up. Often, they’ve come to serve parents and grandparents too. They know your family’s dental history better than you do. This continuity of care leads to better outcomes and more personalized treatment for everyone involved.

Every Age, Every Stage, Every Service

Your two-year-old needs their first dental visit. Your teenager needs Invisalign. You want teeth whitening. Your parent needs an implant.

At Modern Dental Associates, we handle it all:

For Your Littlest Smiles (Ages 0-12):

• First tooth celebrations and early cavity prevention
• Gentle cleanings in our kid-friendly rooms with fun designs
• Early orthodontic evaluations to catch issues before they become expensive problems

For Your Teens (Ages 13-18):

• Invisalign clear aligners (Dr. Parry is a Gold Plus Provider)
• Wisdom teeth monitoring and extraction when needed
• Cavity prevention during those braces years
• Teeth whitening for prom and graduation photos

For Adults:

• Comprehensive cleanings and gum disease treatment
• Crown and bridge work for damaged teeth
• Cosmetic dentistry including professional whitening
• Root canals and restorative work

For Seniors:

• Denture care and adjustments
• Dental implants for missing teeth
• Dry mouth solutions
• Oral cancer screenings
• Gentle care for sensitive teeth and gums