Family Dentistry
Keep Your Family Happy & Healthy
Support Lifelong Wellness With Your Family Dentist in Portland
A child's oral health has a lasting impact on their growth, sleep, focus, and long-term well-being. As your family dentist in Portland, Dr. Kaady provides care rooted in prevention, education, and whole-body health. He helps you and your loved ones build healthy habits and address concerns before they affect long-term wellness. With our team by your side, you will:
- Build healthy habits that support proper development and lifelong wellness
- Identify sleep-disrupting habits like grinding or mouth breathing in the early stages
- Receive whole-body guidance on topics like diet, oral hygiene, and airway health
- Feel confident knowing your child's care supports sleep, focus, and natural growth
- Monitor airway health and jaw development with every stage of growth
- Enjoy a calm, welcoming space that helps anxious patients feel more at ease
Call today to schedule your appointment. From first visits to lifelong care, we're here to support your family's total wellness.
Establish Healthy Habits Early With Whole-Family Care
Early dental care sets the stage for healthy sleep, clear speech, and proper facial development. That's why Dr. Kaady begins with gentle, happy visits. These low-pressure appointments are designed to help your child feel safe, supported, and confident in the dental setting.
These early appointments also allow your dentist to detect potential issues before they impact your child's well-being. We also provide you with educational resources, like videos from Toothpillow, to explain how breathing, tongue posture, and jaw growth affect sleep, development, and long-term health.
We'll monitor your child for:
- Airway restriction or signs of mouth breathing
- Tongue posture and available space in the mouth
- Jaw development and facial symmetry
- Clenching, grinding, or sleep-disrupting habits
- Oral habits like thumb sucking or improper swallowing that may affect growth
As your child grows, their treatments will include age-appropriate cleanings and exams. Dr. Kaady will continue to monitor airway health, bite alignment, and other key indicators of systemic wellness. If we catch a concern, we'll guide you through next steps. You'll receive the care and resources you need to support your child's overall health.
Of course, we care for teens, adults, and seniors too, with preventive, airway-conscious care that evolves with your family's needs. Whether you're maintaining long-term oral health or seeking support for sleep, TMJ, or gum health, we're here for every part of your family's journey.
Schedule your visit at Bridgetown Dental today with Dr. Kaady, your family dentist in Portland. Experience dentistry that supports your health at every age and every stage.
Common Questions About Family Dentisry
What makes family dentistry different at Bridgetown Dental?
Dr. Kaady takes a whole-body approach to every visit. He looks at how your oral health connects to sleep, breathing, and long-term wellness. Whether we're seeing your child for their first appointment or helping you manage adult bite issues, we tailor our care to support health at every stage. You'll also find a calm, supportive environment and an educational approach to help your whole family build healthy habits for life.
How do you tailor care for kids, teens, and adults?
Each age group comes with its own needs. We personalize care accordingly. For young children, we focus on education, comfort, and early airway development. For teens, we monitor bite changes, growth patterns, and oral hygiene during orthodontic years. For adults and seniors, we look more closely at function, gum health, and sleep-related concerns. No matter your age, our goal is to support your oral and whole-body health long-term.
Can a family dentist help with airway or breathing concerns?
Yes, especially when those issues show up as grinding, clenching, or mouth breathing. Dr. Kaady carefully evaluates each family member's airway, tongue posture, bite, and facial development to look for signs of sleep-disordered breathing or other related concerns. In children, early intervention can support healthier growth and better sleep. In adults, it can lead to more energy, fewer headaches, and less stress on the jaw and body over time.