Family Dentist in Fullerton

Dr. Kush Patel and Dr. Krutav Patel welcome patients of all ages and offer comprehensive dental services. At Fullerton Craft Smiles, we provide personalized dental care emphasizing disease prevention and lifelong oral health.

Our Fullerton, CA, dentist office is a warm, friendly environment where each patient is treated individually. We take your comfort and safety seriously when you visit with us. We take the time to get to know you and understand your concerns and goals regarding your unique smile. We aim to help you enjoy the lifelong benefits of a healthy, comfortable, and beautiful smile that will offer the best possible quality of life.

Family Dentistry in Fullerton, CA

We welcome patients of all ages at our office. Our dentists have training to care for smiles at any stage in life. The problems plaguing toddlers aren’t the same as those affecting adults. We know the most common dental problems at each life stage so that we can be proactive and know what to look out for.

Dentistry for Children

Good oral health habits start very young. You should bring your child to the dentist when their first tooth erupts, or they turn a year old, whichever comes first. Even the first baby teeth need cleaning to avoid tooth decay. We’ll teach you techniques to properly clean your infant’s teeth and then teach your toddlers how to do the same. Baby bottle tooth decay is something very common in children.

Throughout childhood, we often recommend dental sealants. Tooth decay is a prominent problem for children since they have diets higher in sugar and aren’t as adept at brushing their teeth. Sealants provide an extra layer of protection from bacteria. This material is painted onto the areas where tooth decay is most prevalent, like in the cusps of the molars. They dry onto the teeth, providing that extra protection.

Throughout childhood, we perform fluoride treatments at each dental exam to ensure the teeth grow strong and healthy. If your child drinks tap water and uses certain toothpaste, they’ll already get some fluoride. But our extra treatments ensure they have as much protection against tooth decay as possible.

Adolescents, Teens, and Young Adults

As your child grows and develops, they’re more likely to have crooked teeth issues. Though you can correct them at any age, treating crooked teeth is easiest while the mouth grows. For mild to moderate oral health concerns, we offer Invisalign clear aligners to subtly straighten teeth. If the orthodontic concerns are more severe, we can provide a reference for a local orthodontist.

Wisdom teeth start to make their appearance in the late teens through early 20s. Usually, we don’t have room in our mouths for this extra set of molars. We track their development, determining if they’ll erupt, making your teeth crooked and cramped, or if they’ll stay impacted under the surface, increasing the risk of pain and infection. In most cases, we recommend wisdom tooth removal.

Adults and Seniors

We use our teeth every day of our lives. Naturally, they experience wear and tear throughout the years. Tooth discoloration is something everyone will experience. Our bright white enamel wears down over time, showing more of the off-white dentin underneath. A lifetime of habits like smoking and drinking coffee cause discoloration, too.

You’ll also notice your teeth wear down, with small chips and cracks. It makes your smile look older, especially when combined with tooth discoloration. Cosmetic dentistry has multiple solutions to take years off of your smile. One of the most popular is porcelain veneers, an all-in-one smile makeover solution. We color-match the shade to whatever you want, and the veneer covers the front and sides of the tooth, hiding any imperfections.

Seniors experience problems like dry mouth and missing teeth more frequently. Many Americans are missing at least one tooth by the time they hit their 60s. A complete smile is essential for correct speech and the ability to chew and break down food. We offer many different solutions for missing teeth. We recommend dental implants whenever possible, as these both look and feel the most natural.

Family Dentistry FAQs

Family dentistry is essential for the oral health of your entire family. To learn more, please click the button below to read the answers to some frequently asked questions.

Family Dentistry FAQs