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Your Trusted Family Dentist in Richmond, BC
For over four decades, Richmond Family Dental has been a trusted provider of comprehensive dental care for families in Richmond. Our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with a personalized approach, ensuring patients of all ages receive gentle, high-quality treatment tailored to their unique needs. Our team of professionals, with over 20 years of collective experience, prioritizes patient comfort and long-term oral health through preventative, restorative, and cosmetic services.We maintain a welcoming environment with amenities like early morning appointments, massage chairs, and digital imaging to reduce radiation exposure. Our commitment to ethical care means avoiding unnecessary treatments while offering transparent insurance guidance. As a locally rooted practice, we emphasize building lasting relationships with patients and the community, ensuring care extends beyond the office through follow-up calls and age-specific health monitoring.
Services
Preventative care
Restorative care
Teeth whitening
Dental veneers
Dental crowns
Oral cancer screening
Custom mouth guards
Root canal therapy
Dentures
Dental implants
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined dental experience with personalized care.
- Our team avoids unnecessary treatments and prioritizes patient education.
- We provide transparent insurance guidance and follow-up care.
- Our clinic features early morning appointments and comfort amenities.
- We focus on long-term oral health through age-specific monitoring.
Services
Preventative care
Our preventative care includes professional cleanings, annual x-rays, and comprehensive oral exams to maintain optimal dental health. We focus on removing plaque buildup, detecting early signs of gum disease, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices. This proactive approach helps prevent cavities, tooth loss, and systemic health issues linked to oral bacteria.
Restorative care
We offer fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures to repair damaged or missing teeth. Our tooth-colored composite fillings blend naturally with your smile while restoring function. Advanced treatments address decay, cracks, and wear to preserve your natural teeth and maintain proper bite alignment.
Teeth whitening
Our professional whitening services use Poladay gel to safely lighten teeth by 3-4 shades in one visit. We also offer take-home kits for gradual whitening. This cosmetic procedure removes stains caused by food, drinks, and aging while minimizing sensitivity through supervised application techniques.
Dental veneers
Custom porcelain veneers improve tooth appearance by correcting discoloration, chips, and gaps. The two-visit process involves enamel preparation and precise bonding to create natural-looking, durable enhancements that also support proper bite function and facial aesthetics.
Dental crowns
All-porcelain crowns restore damaged teeth after root canals or extensive decay. The two-appointment process creates custom-fitted caps that match natural tooth color while protecting weakened structures. We also provide implant-supported crowns through specialist referrals for permanent tooth replacement solutions.
People
Dr. Grace Mathew
Dentist
Dr. Grace Mathew graduated from UBC's Faculty of Dentistry in 2008. With global experience in Canada, Dubai, and India, she brings expertise in comprehensive dental care and teaching. She established her Richmond practice after six years with a Lower Mainland dental group.
Questions
How can I pay for my visit?
We accept Interac, major credit cards, and cash. We direct bill insurance providers for covered amounts.
Do you accept emergency visits?
Yes, we prioritize emergency appointments within 24 hours of your call.
How long will my first visit take?
First visits typically last 90 minutes, including cleaning, exam, and x-rays.
Why visit the dentist every 6 months?
Regular visits enable preventive care to address small issues before they become painful problems.
At what age should my child first visit the dentist?
The Canadian Dental Association recommends visiting within six months of the first tooth or by age one.
