Hawkins Family Dentistry - Midlothian

General Dentistry in Midlothian

We offer top-quality care, from routine cleanings and checkups to full-mouth restorations.
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Complete Dental Care from A to Z

Maintain optimal oral health and extend the life of your teeth with regular care. Early detection and treatment of issues like decay can help you avoid pain, discomfort, and unexpected expenses. If you’re dealing with dental problems, restorative treatments can help return your smile to its best condition. General dentistry is focused on your well-being. Here’s what preventive and restorative care offers:

    Preventive Care:

  • Beautiful, healthy teeth contribute to better oral health.
  • Boost your self-confidence and smile with ease.
  • Experience improved chewing, a more comfortable bite, and less strain on your jaw.
  • Enhance your facial profile, jawline, and lips for a more balanced appearance.
  • Restore the function and appearance of your teeth after damage or tooth loss.

    Restorative Dentistry:

  • Safeguard your natural teeth by treating infections early
  • Restore missing teeth with options that are both visually appealing and functional
  • Fix damaged teeth to bring them back to their original state
  • Tailor-made prosthetics and appliances
  • Enjoy improved comfort while eating, better sleep, and an overall improved quality of life

Our General Dentistry services

Composite Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings are designed to prevent cavities from worsening and blend naturally with your teeth, providing a seamless look and comfortable feel.

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a quick, affordable, and effective way to repair chipped, stained, or uneven teeth with tooth-colored resin. It enhances your smile with minimal discomfort and immediate results.

Dental Bridges

A reliable and aesthetically pleasing solution for replacing one or more missing teeth, dental bridges restore both function and appearance by filling the gaps with custom-made, durable prosthetics.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a versatile and effective restoration designed to restore the shape, size, and strength of a damaged or weakened tooth.

Dental Extractions

Experience comfort and relief with a tooth extraction performed by a caring and gentle dentist.

Dentures

Custom-made dentures are designed to provide a natural-looking smile, helping you eat and speak more comfortably while boosting your confidence. They also play an essential role in supporting your oral health and restoring your sense of self.

Root Canal

Find comfort and maintain your natural tooth while promoting better oral health.

Teeth Cleanings

Prevent dental issues like cavities and gum disease, promoting overall oral health. They also leave your teeth looking and feeling cleaner, contributing to a brighter smile

The Importance of Early Intervention and Routine Care

Our priority is your health, and we’re committed to helping you keep your smile bright. By staying on top of regular care and addressing issues early, we help you avoid discomfort, pain, and unexpected expenses, ensuring the health of your teeth, gums, jaw, and tongue.

Keep Your Natural Teeth Longer

Cavities in younger adults and gum disease in older adults are common contributors to tooth loss. Practising proper oral hygiene at home is essential, and routine visits allow us to catch early signs of decay or gum disease, preventing them from getting worse.

Save Money

Routine cleanings and exams are cost-effective and predictable. Early treatments, like composite fillings, are budget-friendly and a wise long-term investment, while more complex procedures for advanced issues tend to be much more expensive.

Enjoy Peace of Mind

When your oral health is in great shape, you can enjoy peace of mind. No aches, swelling, or concerns about what you eat or how you smile. Healthy, well-maintained teeth are naturally beautiful, comfortable, and reliable.

Contact us today

to schedule an initial consultation & exam.

Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

A dental check-up involves a professional cleaning and an assessment of your oral health. Cleanings eliminate plaque and tartar buildup that brushing and flossing may miss, while the exam allows the dental team to evaluate your overall oral health and identify any potential concerns.

Cavities form when food particles, especially in hard-to-reach areas, remain in the mouth and nourish bacteria. These bacteria release acids that gradually break down tooth enamel. A diet rich in sugar and acidic foods like soda or coffee can accelerate this process.

Certain genetic factors can make some people more vulnerable to cavities. Some individuals may attract more harmful bacteria or have teeth that are harder to clean due to overcrowding. Nonetheless, keeping up with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet can significantly reduce the risk of cavities.

Even without pain, a filling is necessary to prevent decay from progressing. Treating the issue early is the best course of action, as it’s less invasive and easier to manage when it’s still minor.

Regular cleanings can help prevent or even reverse decay in some cases. Early-stage decay can be treated with fluoride or composite fillings. If a tooth becomes infected, a root canal can save it, while severely damaged teeth may require restoration with a crown or veneers. In more severe cases, extraction might be necessary, but both function and appearance can be restored with implants or bridges.

Routine exams and cleanings are both safe and encouraged during pregnancy to help prevent infections and manage common dental concerns. However, elective treatments such as teeth whitening should be delayed until after delivery. In urgent situations, more intensive procedures, like root canals, can still be safely performed when needed.

What Our Patients Are Saying

For more than 15 years, we've earned our 5-star reputation as one of the most trusted dental care providers for residents of Midlothian, Chesterfield, Powhatan, and the Greater Richmond area. We love our patients, and it seems they love us too!

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Susan Keen
2 weeks ago
Always friendly and professional. Dr Hawkins and his staff are the BEST. I moved out of state and still come back to Hawkins Family in Midlothian for my dental needs!
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Doug Cornell
3 weeks ago
Hawkins Family Dentistry is the best dental practice in all of Virginia. Dr. Hawkins takes the time to explain the options and then moves quickly to get the job done. The support personnel are phenomenal, especially Brittney, who always is helpful and is usually assigned to me. They are also one of the most technically advanced dental practices I have ever seen. Great dentist I would highly recommend.
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Brittany Schmitt
1 month ago
I needed a whole bunch of fillings done, and was really dreading it because my experience with fillings at a previous dentist was terrible. Dr. Hawkins and his team put me at ease from the very beginning, and were so gracious and thoughtful the whole time. And my teeth feel great! These people are seriously good at what they do, and more importantly, it’s easy to see they care about people. Highly recommend!
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Adam Cunningham
1 month ago
My family & I have been going to Hawkins Family Dentistry for years & have always had great experiences. They have a very knowledgeable & talented staff who are always nice, helpful & proactive. We highly recommend them!
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Mandy Corrigan
5 months ago
So grateful for Hawkins Family Dentistry! I moved to Virginia a couple years ago and had a heck of a time finding the right practice that would care for my dental hygiene as much as I do! Then my optometrist (shout out to Grove eye Care) recommended Hawkins and I'm so grateful. Every staff member I've had the pleasure of interacting with is knowledgeable and warm natured. To me, it feels very comfortable in this office, like everyone is in good spirits and respects the business as a whole. I love that vibe, especially in a professional medical environment, where patients can often feel nervous. Seriously this practice makes me feel good about taking care of my teeth, I look forward to going to the dentist. Even when I found out I had a cavity during my cleaning(which I was at first devastated about) I left feeling better than when I came in. Dr. Alex Hawkins was able to nip that cavity in the bud in 45 minutes! I was so impressed that I was able to get my cleaning, annual x rays and an impromptu fill in under 2hrs Thank you all!
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