Family Dentist Near Fordson, MI Providing Comprehensive Dental Care
Contact Dearborn Family Smiles today for comfortable dental care
- Connect with us at (313) 251-5272, use our online appointment request form, or visit us at 5005 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
- Located inside the 48126 zip code, minutes from Schaefer and Michigan Avenue
- Call us to schedule a visit or request care for a dental emergency
- Open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
- Ask about the Smile Savers Plan and Sunbit financing if you are uninsured
What does a dentist in Fordson do?
Our dentist provides the preventive, restorative, and urgent care that keeps a neighborhood's teeth working properly year after year. Dearborn Family Smiles is located at 5005 Schaefer Road, inside the 48126 zip code that covers the Fordson area, a few minutes from Schaefer and Michigan Avenue. For most residents here, this is the closest full-service dental office rather than a drive across town.
Routine visits carry most of the weight. An exam, a cleaning, and digital X-rays together reveal decay between teeth, early bone loss, and cracks that are invisible without imaging. Catching those things early usually means a filling instead of a root canal. Our Dearborn team explains what the images show and what, if anything, needs to happen next.
Proximity matters more than people expect. When an office is close by, patients keep six-month appointments, and small problems get handled while they are still small.
Experienced dentists and comprehensive dental care services
Dearborn Family Smiles brings general dentists and board-certified specialists together in one building. Dr. Aziza Askari, DMD, MBA, MAGD, earned her dental degree at Temple University School of Dentistry and completed postgraduate training at the University of Michigan. Dr. Ali Khiblil and Dr. Rasha Ali both earned their Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, and Dr. Ali also teaches there as a clinical associate professor.
Specialists work alongside them. Dr. Hana Gadalla, board-certified in periodontics , handles gum disease and implant surgery. Dr. Fard, a board-certified prosthodontist, focuses on implant restoration and full-mouth rehabilitation.
What dental services do we offer?
General dentistry at Dearborn Family Smiles covers exams, professional cleanings, fluoride application, sealants, oral cancer screenings, and custom mouthguards. Adults with active gum disease are often placed on a three or four month recall instead of six months, because more frequent maintenance is what keeps periodontal pockets from deepening again.
Dearborn Family Smiles provides dental implants in Fordson for patients missing one or several teeth. A titanium post is set into the jawbone and allowed to integrate with the surrounding bone through osseointegration before a crown is attached. That root-level anchoring is why implants hold chewing force the way a natural tooth does, and why they slow the bone shrinkage that follows tooth loss.
Invisalign clear aligner therapy is available for teens and adults who want straighter teeth without visible hardware. Trays are changed on a set schedule as teeth move into position, and treatment is supervised by a board-certified orthodontist rather than a general dentist working from a mail-order plan.
Dental treatments and oral care services in Fordson
Having an emergency dentist close to home matters more than people realize, and urgent care is one of the most frequent reasons this office gets called. Severe toothache, a cracked or avulsed tooth, an abscess, and a lost crown all qualify. A knocked-out adult tooth has its best chance of survival when reimplanted within the first hour, which is difficult if the nearest emergency dentistry office is 30 minutes away. Call (313) 251-5272 to schedule a visit or request care for a dental emergency.
Root canal treatment saves teeth that have an infection in the pulp. After the pulp is removed and the canals are disinfected and sealed, the tooth is usually restored with a crown so it can handle chewing pressure again.
Teeth whitening is offered in- office at a strength retail products cannot match, with the gums shielded so the gel stays where it belongs. Patients typically see several shades of improvement in one appointment.
Restorative dentistry and advanced technology
CEREC technology allows a crown to be designed, milled, and cemented in one visit. A digital scan replaces the putty impression, the ceramic is milled on site, and the shade is matched to the teeth on either side. Nobody leaves wearing a temporary that might come loose over a weekend.
The in-house CBCT 3D scanner captures the jaw in three dimensions, showing bone volume, root curvature, and nerve position. Placement of dental implants is planned from these scans, which is how Dr. Fard performs computer-guided surgery with predictable positioning. The same imaging clarifies impacted wisdom teeth and hidden root fractures.
Digital X-rays deliver diagnostic images at lower radiation than film, an advantage that adds up over a lifetime of routine visits. Porcelain veneers, bridges, and full or partial dentures complete the restorative range.
Additional services we offer
Orthodontic care runs from traditional braces to clear braces to Invisalign, all directed by board-certified orthodontists Dr. Elizabeth Biggs and Dr. Lena Akkad. Periodontic treatment covers scaling and root planing, perio laser therapy, and ongoing maintenance for patients with a history of gum disease.
Sleep apnea oral appliances, TMD jaw joint treatment, bruxism nightguards, wisdom teeth removal, and oral surgery are all provided here. Sedation options include nitrous oxide and IV sedation, and Dr. Hana Gadalla is certified to provide IV sedation.
Paying for care has its own set of options. The Smile Savers Plan is an in-house membership designed for patients without private dental insurance, bundling preventive visits and a discount on other dental services. Sunbit financing breaks larger treatment plans into monthly payments, which is often what makes implant or full-mouth work practical for a working household. Insured patients have claims filed on their behalf, and the front desk will verify coverage before treatment so there are no surprises at checkout. Medicaid is not accepted.
Why choose Dearborn Family Smiles?
Location is the plainest reason for Fordson residents: the office is right here, in the same zip code, not across Dearborn. Everything from a cleaning to an implant surgery happens at that address.
Depth of experience is the second. Our family dentist who can also call on specialists down the hall changes what is possible in a single visit. Few general offices can staff a board-certified periodontist, a board-certified prosthodontist, and two board-certified orthodontists, which means cases that would normally be referred out get treated here. Dr. Guindi alone brings 38 years of clinical experience to the general dentistry side.
The practice is locally owned and operated, and treatment plans are discussed with you before any work starts.
Ready to get started?
Getting an appointment is simple. Connect with us at (313) 251-5272, use our online appointment request form, or visit us at 5005 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, MI 48126. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
New patients are welcome, and our Dearborn team will verify your insurance before your first visit. If you are coming from further west, see our Dearborn Heights page for directions and travel times.