Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates is a well-established dental clinic serving the communities of Gambrills and La Plata, Maryland. The practice operates from two convenient locations: 1438 Defense Hwy Suite 1A, Gambrills, MD 21054, and 201 Centennial Street, Suite 1A, La Plata, MD 20646. They are committed to providing comprehensive, personalized, and compassionate dental care for patients of all ages, from children to adults. The clinic offers a broad spectrum of dental services designed to address various oral health needs. These include general dentistry (e.g., dental cleanings, oral exams, fillings), restorative dentistry (e.g., dental bridges, crowns, root canals, dental implants, dentures, full mouth reconstruction), cosmetic dentistry (e.g., veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign®), preventive care (e.g., dental sealants, fluoride treatment, oral cancer screening, periodontal treatment), and oral surgery (e.g., extractions, bone grafting). They also provide custom appliances like sports mouthguards, night guards, and snoring appliances. Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates prides itself on utilizing advanced dental technology, such as CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography), digital impressions, and digital radiography, to ensure precise diagnoses and effective, gentle treatment. The team of experienced dentists includes Dr. Michael S. Saoud, Dr. Felicia Nesbit Maresca, and Dr. Erin Lessans, among others. Dr. Saoud, for instance, has advanced training in implants, TMJ/bite disorders, and Invisalign. Patient comfort and satisfaction are paramount to the practice. They offer emergency appointments, including same-day and early morning slots, and have bilingual staff (English and Spanish) to accommodate diverse patient backgrounds. They accept most insurance plans and offer flexible financing options to make quality dental care accessible and affordable. The clinic's mission emphasizes integrity, patient-centered care, continuous learning, and a positive, nurturing environment, aiming to build relationships based on trust and mutual respect with their patients.