Family Dentist in Brampton

Most families end up splitting their dental care across two or three clinics: a pediatric office for the kids, somewhere else for the adults, a specialist across town for anything complicated. It means three sets of paperwork, three sets of insurance claims, and three separate trips.

Smilemakers has been treating whole families in Brampton since 2004. Dr. Seema Shetty and her team see toddlers, teenagers, working adults, and seniors in the same practice, which means your family's dental history lives in one place and your appointments can too.

Booking the family together

Parents tell us the scheduling is the part that actually changes their week. We can book multiple family members back-to-back in a single visit, so one trip covers everyone instead of four separate afternoons off work. Evening appointments run until 7pm Monday through Friday, and we're open Saturdays until 3pm.

Care that changes as your family does

What your family needs from a dentist shifts over the decades. Young children need cavity prevention and a first experience that doesn't make them afraid of the chair. Teenagers often need orthodontic assessment and sports protection. Adults deal with wear, grinding, and restorative work. Seniors face dry mouth from medications, gum recession, and tooth replacement.

Seeing all of it in one practice means we notice patterns — a grinding habit that runs in the family, an alignment issue in a younger sibling we already treated in an older one.

What we handle for families

Preventive care is the foundation: dental cleanings and checkups, sealants and fluoride for children, and oral cancer screening for adults.

When something needs fixing, we handle tooth-coloured fillings, root canal therapy, crowns and bridges, and wisdom tooth removal in-house.

For children specifically, our children's dentistry page covers how we approach first visits and anxious kids.

And when a tooth breaks on a Saturday, emergency appointments are available same-day.

Insurance and cost, handled

We bill your insurance directly, so you're not fronting the full amount and waiting for reimbursement — and with several family members on one plan, we'll help you sequence treatment across benefit years to get the most out of your annual maximum. Interest-free payment plans are available over 6 to 24 months.

Frequently Asked Questions on Family Dentistry

• At what age should my child first visit the dentist?

We recommend a first visit around age one or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Early visits are more about comfort and prevention — we check development, discuss brushing habits, and make sure the first experience is a positive one.

• Can I book multiple family members on the same day?

Yes. We regularly schedule parents and children back-to-back so one trip covers the whole family. Mention it when you book and we'll arrange the timing to work for everyone.

• Do you see seniors and adults in the same practice as children?

Absolutely. Dr. Seema Shetty and our team treat every age group — from toddlers to grandparents — so your entire family's dental records and history stay in one place.

• Do you direct bill insurance for family plans?

Yes, we bill most major insurance plans directly. You pay only your portion at the appointment, and we handle the claim paperwork for you.

• What if my child is anxious about the dentist?

We take a gentle, go-at-their-pace approach. Our children's dentistry page covers how we handle first visits, nervous kids, and building positive associations with the dental chair.

• How often should my family come in for checkups?

Most family members benefit from a checkup and cleaning every six months. Younger children, patients with gum concerns, or those with higher cavity risk may need more frequent visits — we'll let you know.

Book a free consultation

Book a free consultation, or call 905-457-0778. New patients receive a complimentary electric toothbrush at their first visit.