Conveniently located to serve Mesa, Gilbert, & Chandler, AZ
Caring for your family’s smiles means finding a dental team you can rely on at every stage of life. From routine cleanings to more advanced treatments, family dentistry at Drs of Smiles in Mesa, Arizona, focuses on keeping teeth and gums healthy while helping prevent issues before they start.
Dr. Glenn LeSueur, DDS, provides dental care for patients of all ages in Gilbert, Chandler, and surrounding East Valley communities. With training from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), he offers pediatric, preventive, and cosmetic treatments to support your family’s long-term oral health.
Our Family Dentistry Services
At the core of a family dental practice is a wide range of services to meet various dental needs.
Our family dental services include, but are not limited to:
Preventive Care
Preventive care is the foundation of family dentistry. Regular cleanings, exams, and early screenings help detect issues before they become more serious, keeping your teeth and gums healthy at every stage of life.
Pediatric Care
Our dental team at Drs of Smiles is trained and experienced in working with the youngest patients. Most of us have children of our own and know how apprehensive they may feel at the dentist. We do everything we can to make them comfortable.
We recommend scheduling your child’s first appointment at one year old. Our goal is to help each child develop a positive attitude toward going to the dentist by making each of their dental experiences positive. When your child adopts good dental hygiene and regular dental visits, they will enjoy lifelong oral health.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is used to save a tooth when decay or infection reaches the inner pulp. By removing damaged tissue and preserving the tooth's structure, this treatment helps maintain your natural smile and prevent the need for extraction.
Emergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies can happen at any age and often require prompt attention. Whether it’s a chipped tooth, severe pain, or a knocked-out tooth, having a trusted family dentist ensures you and your loved ones can receive timely care.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease can affect both adults and children and may lead to more serious oral health issues if left untreated. Early detection and treatment help protect the gums, support the teeth, and maintain overall oral health for every member of your family.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry helps improve the appearance of your smile while also supporting function and confidence. From teeth whitening to a full smile makeover, these services allow patients of all ages to feel great about their appearance.
Why Visit a Family Dentist?
A great thing about our range of patients and expertise is that you won’t need to change dentists when you reach a certain age. At Drs of Smiles, we love treating generations of patients. It’s rewarding to care for a new child or grandchild in one appointment, followed by mom or dad in the next.Â
For you, there’s nothing like the continuity of knowing everyone in the family can have their teeth cared for with the same dentist. Those kinds of long-term relationships are important to each of us at Drs of Smiles.
Dr. LeSueur places a special emphasis on education for our younger patients. Plus, we understand that providing a positive, relaxing dental experience for those same patients sets the tone for a lifetime of diligent dental hygiene.
How Our Dental Team Accommodates Your Family
Drs of Smiles is committed to creating an environment where families feel welcome and comfortable, and where dental care for each member of your family is convenient for you. We try to schedule family members at the same time whenever possible, so everyone can get their cleaning and checkup in one visit.
We also strive to make our office comfortable for you and your children. We have a large waiting room with a separate children’s play area. The play area has children’s books, toys, and TV and DVDs to entertain your child while waiting to see the dentist. Or, if you’d like your child to do some homework while they wait, we also have desk areas where they can sit and study.
Please visit us today to learn more about us and our family dentist, Dr. Glenn LeSueur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make an Appointment for Multiple Family Members at Once?
Yes, scheduling appointments for multiple family members at the same time is often possible. Family dentistry is designed to make care convenient, and our team will do its best to coordinate visits so everyone can be seen in a single trip whenever scheduling allows.
How Often Should Adults Visit the Dentist for Checkups?
Most adults should visit the dentist every six months for routine cleanings and exams. These visits help detect early signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other issues before they become more serious. Some patients may benefit from more frequent visits depending on their oral health needs.
What Should I Do If I Haven’t Seen a Dentist in Several Years?
If it has been a while since your last dental visit, the best step is to schedule an appointment for a comprehensive exam and cleaning. Many patients return after time away, and our team focuses on making the process comfortable and judgment-free. Early evaluation can help identify any concerns and create a plan to restore your oral health.
How Young Can Children Be for Family Dentistry?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child see the dentist by age one or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Unfortunately, this is the exception — in the U.S., most parents don’t get their children to their family dentist until they are well over two years old, the average first visit being when the child is 2.6 years old.
People think the primary/baby teeth don’t merit the same attention as permanent teeth, but this is a mistake. The primary teeth need to stay in place until the permanent teeth are ready to erupt. They maintain spacing for the permanent teeth, help the child speak properly, allow them to eat a healthy diet, and help them feel good about their smile.
Should I Be Cleaning My Child’s Mouth Before They Have Teeth?
You do need to actively clean your infant’s gums, even if a tooth hasn’t erupted. At first, there will be some squirming, but then they will get used to it. Use a soft baby toothbrush or a soft washcloth to gently clean their mouth.
When the first tooth erupts, it’s time to use an infant toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste twice daily. This is the way to start a lifetime ritual of good oral hygiene.
How Often Should My Child See the Dentist?
After that first visit, we should see the child once during their second year. Then, beginning at age three, the child should have twice-yearly cleanings and exams — the same schedule as the rest of the family.
This timeframe allows Dr. LaSueuer to spot tooth decay before it really takes hold. Plus, these visits are the time to ensure that everything is developing correctly in your child’s mouth.
We will keep an eye on missing or crooked teeth and check for erupting permanent teeth. Fluoride applications are also an important part of these visits.
What Happens If Someone In My Family Has Dental Anxiety?
Having fear or anxiety about going to the dentist isn’t unusual, and it’s certainly no reason to miss out on the dental care necessary to keep your oral health in tip-top shape. That’s why part of our approach to family dentistry is providing sedation when necessary to help patients relax.
We offer three forms of sedation dentistry:
- Oral sedation: This involves a light oral sedative.
- Nitrous oxide: Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is simple and effective.
- NuCalm: This is a new, drug-free approach to easing stress and anxiety.
How Does Aging Affect Oral Health?
As you get older, natural changes can affect your teeth and gums. Enamel may wear down over time, gums can recede, and existing dental work may need maintenance or replacement. These changes can increase the risk of decay, sensitivity, and gum disease.
Certain medications and health conditions can also impact oral health, sometimes leading to dry mouth or increased irritation. With consistent dental care and monitoring, these changes can be managed to help maintain a healthy, functional smile.
What’s the Difference Between a Family Dentist and a Pediatric Dentist?
Pediatric dentists are basically pediatricians, but just for your child’s oral health. A pediatric dentist typically sees children from the age of around six months old until their final adult (permanent) teeth have come in. This is usually at age 12 or 13. While some parents continue to have their adolescents stay with their pediatric dentist, most feel the need to switch to an adult dentist at that time.
Family dentists are trained and have extensive experience treating patients from their first appointment through adulthood. That gives a family dental practice such as ours the full picture of each patient’s dental health throughout their lifetime.
Contact Us Today!
Keeping your family’s dental care in one place makes it easier to stay consistent with checkups, treatments, and long-term oral health. At Drs of Smiles in Mesa, our team provides care for patients of all ages, from young children to older adults.
If you’re ready to schedule a visit, call 480-834-6991 to speak with our team. We are open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, and have a doctor on call for after-hours dental emergencies.