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Your Trusted Dental Partner in Brookings, SD
Brookings Family Dentistry is a compassionate, family-centered practice dedicated to promoting healthy and beautiful smiles for all ages. Founded by Dr. Nathan Hilbrands, a 2013 graduate of The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, our team combines advanced training with personalized care to address diverse dental needs. With expertise in preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, we prioritize patient comfort and long-term oral health. Our commitment to the community is reflected in our ADA-accessible facility and specialized services for special needs patients. We emphasize education, preventive care, and emergency treatment, ensuring every family member receives tailored solutions.By integrating modern techniques like dental implants and periodontal therapy, we help patients achieve functional and aesthetic goals. Our practice values transparency, ethical standards, and continuous improvement through ongoing professional development. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, we serve local and surrounding communities with integrity and compassion. Through personalized attention and state-of-the-art care, we strive to be the trusted partner for lifelong dental health. Our mission remains focused on enhancing quality of life through comprehensive, patient-first dental services.
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Periodontal Therapy
Special Needs Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized dental care for patients of all ages.
- Our team provides same-day emergency treatment for urgent needs.
- We specialize in ADA-compliant accessibility for special needs patients.
- Our practice integrates advanced techniques like dental implant placement.
- We emphasize preventive education to maintain lifelong oral health.
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Regular cleanings and exams form the foundation of lifelong oral health. Our hygienists use diagnostic x-rays, fluoride treatments, and personalized hygiene instruction to prevent gum disease and cavities. Dr. Hilbrands conducts thorough tooth-by-tooth exams and oral cancer screenings, ensuring patients understand their dental health status. We emphasize homecare routines to maintain healthy gums and prevent decay, providing education tailored to individual needs.
Dental Implants
Implants replace missing teeth while preserving jawbone structure. A titanium post integrates with the bone to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. This solution prevents facial profile changes from bone loss and restores natural function. We handle all phases of implant treatment, including socket preservation and abutment placement. Implant-retained dentures improve stability and confidence during eating and speaking.
Emergency Dentistry
We prioritize same-day treatment for dental emergencies like knocked-out teeth, fractures, and severe toothaches. Our team provides immediate pain relief through root canals or extractions when necessary. After-hours emergencies receive prompt attention via phone triage and urgent appointments. Treatment focuses on stabilizing conditions and preventing complications from trauma or infections.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, veneers, and crowns improve smile aesthetics while maintaining function. Professional whitening systems address discoloration from coffee, wine, or smoking. Veneers reshape teeth with minimal enamel removal, while crowns restore damaged teeth. These treatments combine artistry with dental science to create natural-looking, confidence-boosting smiles through conservative techniques.
Pediatric Dentistry
We introduce children to dentistry through positive early visits focused on prevention. Services include cleanings, fluoride treatments, and cavity management using white fillings. Nitrous oxide helps anxious patients relax during treatment. Space maintainers preserve alignment after early tooth loss, and stainless steel crowns protect severely decayed primary teeth. Our approach builds trust while establishing lifelong oral health habits.
People
Dr. Nathan Hilbrands
Dentist
A 2013 graduate of The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Dr. Hilbrands combines advanced training with compassionate care. He holds certification from the International Dental Implant Association and specializes in family-centered dentistry. With experience treating special needs patients and a commitment to continuing education, he focuses on preventive care and restorative solutions. Dr. Hilbrands actively coaches Special Olympics teams, reflecting his dedication to community health.
Questions
What emergency dental services are available?
We provide same-day emergency care for toothaches, fractures, and knocked-out teeth. Call (605) 692-7788 immediately for urgent treatment.
Do you treat children and special needs patients?
Yes, we offer pediatric dentistry and ADA-accessible care for special needs individuals with personalized treatment approaches.
What cosmetic options improve smiles?
We offer teeth whitening, veneers, tooth-colored fillings, and crowns to enhance smile aesthetics conservatively.
How often should I schedule checkups?
Most patients benefit from biannual exams and cleanings to maintain optimal oral health and prevent issues.
What payment and financing options exist?
We accept major credit cards and offer flexible financing plans to make dental care accessible and affordable.
