• Even if you don’t have any symptoms, there may be more going on with your oral health below the surface. X-rays can be used to generate radiographic images of areas the dentist is interested in viewing more in depth. Our specially trained team at Nielsen Family Dental takes every precaution when [...]

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    Here at Nielsen Family Dental, we are proud to offer an approach to smoother, more comfortable procedures when conducting root canal procedures. We use rotary endodontic technology to assist with the treatment of a root canal. There are several advantages to using rotary endodontic treatment over [...]

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    What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that interrupts a person’s breathing during sleep. There are three main types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) This occurs when something blocks the airway. Generally, this occurs when the soft [...]

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    Date of Last Revision:  August 11, 2016 These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the websites and mobile applications (“Site(s)”) of Nielsen Family Dental and its affiliates, partners and vendors (“Business”, “we”, “us”, “our”). IMPORTANT:   PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND [...]

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    While technology is constantly changing, Dr. Rhonda’s commitment to providing you with the best service possible is not. She takes pride in providing her patients with state of the art technology to better serve them. Dr. Rhonda strives to stay up to date on the newest technology available to [...]

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    Restorative Dentistry

    Restorative dentistry centers around bringing the mouth back to full functionality. Even if the proper preventative measures have been taken it is possible that restoration still may need to take place. Unavoidable causes, like accidents and genetics, may put a patient at a higher risk of needing [...]

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    Every dental examination includes an oral cancer screening. Dentists have been specially trained to identify irregularities that may need to be inspected more closely. After years of seeing patients from all over Port Lavaca, Seadrift, Point Comfort, and surrounding areas, Nielsen Family Dental has [...]

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    Despite popular belief, a root canal procedure actually doesn’t hurt at all. If pain is felt, the root cause is actually an infection in the tooth. The purpose of the root canal therapy is to eliminate that pain. At Nielsen Family Dental we take extra care to make sure you are comfortable and [...]

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