Northwest Family Dental
Northwest Family Dental is a general and family dental office at 3731 NW 40th Terrace, Suite A in Gainesville, Florida, providing oral care to patients in Gainesville and the surrounding areas of Alachua County. The practice covers routine care through to more complex procedures, with preventative dentistry built around regular cleanings and comprehensive exams that include oral cancer screenings and dental x-rays. Restorative treatment covers dental implants and implant restorations, laser dentistry, oral surgery, periodontal therapy and endodontics, while cosmetic services address cracked or broken teeth, discoloration and misaligned or uneven teeth. The office also offers Invisalign as a clear alternative to metal braces, white fillings, extractions, dentures and professional teeth whitening. Emergency patients who have suffered trauma to a tooth or are in oral pain are scheduled as soon as the team is able. The practice says it collaborates with patients to understand their needs and jointly design treatment plans, and works to keep visits low-stress. Most dental insurance plans are accepted, and financing is available through CareCredit and LendingPoint alongside a licensed dental savings plan called Absolute Dental Plan. New patients are welcome, and appointments can be requested by phone or through the online scheduler.
Services
Preventative care
Routine cleanings and exams that give the dental team a chance to check oral health and address growth issues or emerging infection in the early stages, plus a care plan built around each patient's needs.
Professional teeth cleaning
A gentle, thorough dental cleaning performed by one of the practice's trained dental hygienists.
Dental exams
Thorough oral exams that include oral cancer screenings and comprehensive dental x-rays.
Dental x rays
Oral cancer screenings
Why choose us?
Location & hours
3731 NW 40th Terrace Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
FAQs
What dental services does Northwest Family Dental offer?
The office covers preventative care with cleanings, dental exams, x-rays and oral cancer screenings, plus white fillings, tooth extractions, dentures, professional teeth whitening, Invisalign, and restorative treatment including dental implants and implant restorations, laser dentistry, oral surgery, periodontal therapy and endodontics. Cosmetic and emergency dental care are also offered.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. The practice states that new patients are welcome and offers a $99 New Patient Special that includes an exam, x-rays and a personalized treatment plan. That offer is valid for non-insured, healthy-mouth patients only, must be mentioned at the time of service, cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, insurance or reduced-fee program, and expires 90 days after receipt.
What are the office hours?
Google lists the office as open Monday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday.
Do you take my dental insurance?
The practice accepts most dental insurance plans. The list published on its Financial Options page includes Aetna PPO, Ameritas PPO, Assurant / Sun-life HMO and PPO, several Careington plans, Cigna PPO, Delta PPO, Dentegra PPO, Dentemax PPO, Eagle, FL Comb Life BCBS PPO, GEHA Connection Dental, Guardian PPO, Humana PPO and Humana Federal Advantage Retiree, Metlife PPO, Principal PPO, Solstice, Unicare, United Health Care PPO, and United Concordia PPO and DOD.
What if I do not have dental insurance?
The office offers financing through CareCredit and LendingPoint, and a licensed dental savings plan called Absolute Dental Plan. The practice states that for as little as $66.00 per year, Absolute Dental Plan members receive 20 to 65 percent off most dental services. Absolute Dental Plan is not insurance, and the practice says it has no waiting periods, maximums, exclusions or claims process.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes. The practice describes itself as a trusted emergency dentist in Gainesville and treats severe lasting toothaches and other tooth pain, dislodged, chipped or broken teeth, and damage to the soft tissues of the mouth. Its website asks patients experiencing a dental emergency during business hours to call the office at (352) 254-9077.
Do you offer Invisalign?
Yes. Invisalign is offered for adults and teens as a clear alternative to metal braces, and the practice says treatment can help with malocclusion, crowded teeth and excessive spacing or gaps between teeth. A complimentary Invisalign consultation is available by calling the office.
Where is the office and how do I book?
The office is at 3731 NW 40th Terrace, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32606. Appointments can be requested by calling (352) 376-6366 or by using the Schedule Online Now and Request an Appointment links on the practice website.