Family Dental Center

Family Dental Center is a well-established dental clinic located at 4644 Ridge Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771, proudly serving the communities of Carroll and Frederick Counties, including Mt. Airy, Damascus, Frederick, and surrounding areas. The clinic originally opened on July 10, 2000, in the Twin Arch Shopping Center before moving to its current location in a house on Route 27 (Ridge Rd.) on December 5, 2005. Led by Dr. Sonia Clesner, DDS, a graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School with over 26 years of experience, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of dental services for patients of all ages, from children to seniors. Their approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans, discussing pros and cons of various options to empower patients in their healthcare decisions. Services offered at Family Dental Center include: Preventive & Diagnostic Dental Care: Complete oral exams, teeth scaling, cavity checks, X-rays, fluoride and sealants, and home care technique reviews. Restorative Procedures: Composite fillings, all-porcelain, all-gold, and porcelain with metal substructure crowns/caps, gold or porcelain inlays and onlays, and composite or porcelain laminates. Corrective Dental Care / Cosmetic Dentistry: Root canal treatments (for most teeth), periodontal treatments for gingivitis and gum disease (including charting, microscopic monitoring of bacteria, deep scaling, root planning, anti-infective therapy, and splinting), removable partials and dentures, implant restorations, oral surgery (including extraction of erupted teeth and some root tips), and professional teeth bleaching (pens, trays, and syringes). They also address sensitive teeth and root decay with specialized toothpaste and offer nightguards for TMJ and space maintainers for premature primary tooth loss. Orthodontics: Invisalign is offered to address alignment issues. The clinic is committed to patient comfort and convenience, offering flexible and extended evening hours (Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am-5pm; Wed: 9am-6pm; Sat: 8am-2pm). They accept a variety of insurance providers, including Aetna, Aetna Advantage, Carefirst PPO and Federal, Careington, Cigna, Delta Dental, Geha Connection, Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program, and United Concordia. For non-participating insurance companies, they will submit claims, though payment is due at the time of service. Flexible financing options are also available through partners like Sunbit, offering competitive interest rates and manageable monthly payments, often with no hard credit check. Patient testimonials frequently highlight the exceptional customer service, professional and gentle care, and the welcoming atmosphere provided by Dr. Clesner and her staff, including office manager Chrissie Thompson.