Third Coast Family Dentistry

Third Coast Family Dentistry, located at 1617 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI, is a dental clinic that prioritizes comprehensive and comfortable dental care for families. The practice was formerly known as Johnson Family Dentistry, a name that was maintained for a period after Dr. Jared Hector took ownership in May 2021 to ensure a smooth transition. The current name, "Third Coast Family Dentistry," was chosen due to the Great Lakes' significance to Dr. Hector and his family. The clinic offers a wide array of dental services, categorized into preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care, as well as specialty services. Preventive care includes routine exams, teeth cleanings, cavity fillings, sealants, bad breath treatment, gum disease treatment, mouthguards, night guards, and pediatric dentistry. For restorative needs, they provide services such as bite corrections, dental bone grafting, dental crowns and bridges, dental retainers, sleep apnea treatment, teeth crowding and spacing solutions, tooth extractions, dental implants, dentures, and root canals. Cosmetic options include dental bonding, dental inlays and onlays, dental veneers, Invisalign®, smile makeovers, and teeth whitening. They also handle emergency dental needs. Third Coast Family Dentistry emphasizes the use of modern technology to enhance diagnostic precision and treatment efficacy, with features like digital X-rays, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), digital intraoral cameras, CEREC® technology for same-day restorations, and iTero Digital Scanners. Patient comfort is a key focus, and they offer options like single-tooth anesthesia, nitrous oxide, anti-anxiety medication, headphones, and cozy blankets to ensure a relaxed experience. The team, including Dr. Jared Hector and Dr. Dave Johnson (a second-generation dentist from the former Johnson Family Dentistry), is committed to ongoing education and staying current with dental advancements. They are active members of professional organizations such as the American Dental Association and the Michigan Dental Association. Patient testimonials highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, efficient service, and the clinic's ability to alleviate dental anxiety. They also provide transparent cost information and assist with insurance inquiries.