You could say a family dentist is similar to a general dentist. They both provide oral hygiene and help you with your oral health. However, as family dentists, Dr. Eberlein, Dr. Gulati and Dr. Patel also accept and care for children and the elderly. So if you have children or a parent living at home, it makes sense to choose a family dentist because they are trained and prepared to take care of your entire family. One of the huge advantages of seeing a family dentist is the preventative dentistry services you receive, such as cleanings and fluoride treatments as well as other basic dental work you may need.