Routine care for every age
A practical starting point for patients considering family dentistry at a locally owned Florence, KY dental office.
Family Dentistry Florence KY
Family Dentist in Florence, KY for Children, Adults, and Seniors
Smith & Elliott Dental Associates is a locally owned family dental practice in Florence, KY caring for toddlers, adults, families, and seniors across Northern Kentucky. If you are searching for a family dentist Florence KY patients can rely on for prevention, clear explanations, and relationship-based care, our team helps you keep routine visits simple and practical.
Locally owned Florence dental office20+ years serving Northern KentuckyTreatment plans explained clearly
20+ Years Serving NKY472+ Five-Star ReviewsLocally Owned PracticeFlorence, KY Near Cincinnati
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Is family dentistry right for you?
This service may be a good fit if you want a practical plan instead of pressure. During your consultation, Dr. Elliott can help you understand which options fit your goals, diagnosis, bite, timeline, and budget.
Talk Through Your OptionsCleanings, exams, and digital records
Fillings, prevention, and gum health
Care for age 3+ and families
5.0 Google rating with 472+ reviews
Benefits
What family dentistry can help with
Prevention before problems grow
A practical starting point for patients considering family dentistry at a locally owned Florence, KY dental office.
Clear explanations and practical treatment plans
A practical starting point for patients considering family dentistry at a locally owned Florence, KY dental office.
One Florence office for the whole family
A practical starting point for patients considering family dentistry at a locally owned Florence, KY dental office.
Not sure what treatment you need?Start with a consultation and leave with a clearer next step.
Schedule a Family Dental AppointmentHow It Works
Locally owned family dentistry, never corporate
Family dentistry works best when the office knows your history, your goals, and the practical realities of your schedule. Dr. Ron Elliott, DMD and Dr. Thomas Smith, DMD provide comfortable dental care in a Florence, KY office that has served Northern Kentucky families for decades. The goal is not to rush patients through a generic checklist. The goal is to understand your health, explain what is happening, and help you choose the next step that fits.
Patients visit from Florence, Erlanger, Burlington, Union, Covington, Boone County, and Greater Cincinnati for preventive dental care, children’s visits, adult cleanings, gum health guidance, fillings, oral cancer screenings, and second opinions. Because the practice is locally owned, care feels personal and accountable. You can ask questions, talk through priorities, and build a long-term relationship with the same dental team.
What family dentistry includes
Family dental care includes the routine services that protect teeth and gums before small problems become more difficult to treat. At Smith & Elliott Dental Associates, this may include dental cleanings, periodic exams, digital X-rays when needed, cavity checks, gum measurements, oral cancer screenings, fluoride discussions, fillings, nightguard conversations, home-care coaching, and referrals when a specialist is the better fit.
Planning GuidanceYour plan may include:
Locally owned family dentistry, never corporate
What family dentistry includes
Cleanings, exams, and X-rays
Children, first dental visits, and age 3+ care
Why choose Smith & Elliott Dental Associates
Options
Family dentistry options in Florence, KY
Locally owned family dentistry, never corporate
Family dentistry works best when the office knows your history, your goals, and the practical realities of your schedule.
Ask about this optionWhat family dentistry includes
Family dental care includes the routine services that protect teeth and gums before small problems become more difficult to treat.
Ask about this optionCleanings, exams, and X-rays
A dental cleaning removes plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing cannot fully manage at home.
Ask about this optionChildren, first dental visits, and age 3+ care
The office welcomes children starting around age 3, along with parents, grandparents, and seniors.
Ask about this optionWhy choose Smith & Elliott Dental Associates
Patients choose this Florence office because it combines comprehensive care under one roof with a calmer, relationship-based approach.
Ask about this optionDecision Details
Helpful details to discuss at your visit
These details help you compare options, understand what may happen at your visit, and decide which next step fits your situation.
Cleanings, exams, and X-rays
A dental cleaning removes plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing cannot fully manage at home. During your exam, the dentist checks the teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work, and soft tissues. Digital X-rays may be recommended to evaluate areas that cannot be seen visually, including between teeth, under old fillings, around roots, and near the bone.
Most patients benefit from routine visits twice per year, but timing can vary. Patients with gum disease, heavy tartar buildup, dry mouth, many restorations, or higher cavity risk may need a different schedule. The team explains the recommendation so your maintenance plan makes sense.
Children, first dental visits, and age 3+ care
The office welcomes children starting around age 3, along with parents, grandparents, and seniors. Early visits are about comfort, prevention, and helping children understand dental care without fear. For parents, the visit may include brushing guidance, diet conversations, cavity prevention, fluoride discussion, spacing concerns, and what to watch as permanent teeth develop.
For adults and seniors, family dental care often includes monitoring older fillings, crowns, gum recession, dry mouth, worn teeth, dentures, implants, and medications that affect oral health. A family dentist in Florence KY can help the whole household stay organized because everyone can start from the same trusted office.
Why choose Smith & Elliott Dental Associates
Patients choose this Florence office because it combines comprehensive care under one roof with a calmer, relationship-based approach. Dr. Elliott has served the practice since 2001 and became practice owner in 2005. The office has 472+ five-star Google reviews and a 5.0 Google rating, but the deeper value is how patients are treated: with time, clarity, and respect.
If you need routine care, a second opinion, cosmetic guidance, restorative dentistry, sleep therapy, Botox and TMJ conversations, or help understanding insurance and financing, the team can connect those needs without making the experience feel fragmented.
Want a practical plan instead of pressure?Schedule with Dr. Elliott and the team in Florence, KY.
Schedule a Family Dental AppointmentWhat to Expect
Your visit, step by step
01
Review your goals, concerns, and health history
Our team explains this step clearly so you know what is happening and why it matters.
02Complete a careful exam and X-rays when needed
Our team explains this step clearly so you know what is happening and why it matters.
03Discuss cleaning, prevention, and any recommended treatment
Our team explains this step clearly so you know what is happening and why it matters.
04Plan timing, insurance, and next steps before moving forward
Our team explains this step clearly so you know what is happening and why it matters.
Why Smith & Elliott
Why patients choose a locally owned Florence dental office
Clear explanations
We explain options in plain language so you can make confident decisions without feeling rushed.
No-pressure planning
You will understand what is recommended, why it matters, and what choices you have.
Comprehensive care
Preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, TMJ, sleep, and facial esthetic care are available under one roof.
Relationship-based dentistry
Patients choose us for care that feels personal, calm, and never corporate.
Care led by Dr. Ron Elliott, DMD
Dr. Elliott has worked in this Florence dental practice since 2001 and became practice owner in 2005. Patients choose him for careful explanations, calm visits, and practical treatment planning that respects health, comfort, timing, and budget.
Meet Dr. Ron ElliottHonest and thorough. The staff and Dr. Elliott were very personable. You can tell he takes pride in his work. He listened to my concerns and made sure I was part of my treatment plan.
Terri Seger
Florence, KY Dental Office
Visit our Florence, KY dental office
Smith & Elliott Dental Associates is located in Florence, KY and serves patients from Erlanger, Burlington, Union, Boone County, Northern Kentucky, and Greater Cincinnati.
Helpful Resources
Helpful patient education resources
These resources can help you learn more about dental health and treatment options before your visit.
External source
American Dental Association oral health resources
Patient education from the ADA about prevention, dental visits, restorative care, and everyday oral health.
External sourceMouthHealthy patient education from the ADA
Consumer-friendly ADA information about dental visits, oral hygiene, whitening, orthodontics, and restorative topics.
External sourceCDC oral health resources
Public health information about oral health, prevention, cavities, gum health, and dental care access.
FAQs
Questions patients ask before scheduling
These are common questions patients ask before choosing this service at our Florence, KY office.
Still have questions? Call usDo you accept new family dentistry patients in Florence, KY?
Yes. Smith & Elliott Dental Associates welcomes new patients from Florence, Erlanger, Burlington, Union, Boone County, Northern Kentucky, and Greater Cincinnati.
At what age can children start coming to the office?
The office cares for children starting around age 3. Recommendations vary by child, comfort level, and dental development.
How often should I schedule a dental cleaning?
Many patients visit every six months, but some need a different schedule based on gum health, cavity risk, tartar buildup, or medical factors.
Do you provide fillings for cavities?
Yes. If a cavity is diagnosed, the team explains the finding and discusses appropriate filling or restoration options.
Will I need X-rays at every visit?
Not always. Digital X-rays are recommended based on your history, symptoms, risk factors, and what needs to be evaluated.
Can my whole family come to the same dentist?
Yes. The office cares for children, adults, families, and seniors, which makes scheduling and continuity easier for many households.
Do you screen for oral cancer?
Routine dental exams include soft tissue and oral cancer screening as part of a complete preventive visit.
Does insurance cover preventive dental visits?
Coverage depends on your specific plan benefits. The team can help review benefits and explain estimated costs before treatment.
Schedule in Florence, KY
Start with a clear conversation about your dental options
Whether you need to repair a damaged tooth, replace a missing tooth, improve your smile, or understand your treatment choices, our locally owned Florence, KY dental office can help you choose the right next step.
Smith & Elliott Dental Associates265 Main Street
Florence, KY 41042 (859) 371-4620Schedule AppointmentCall the Office
Florence, KY 41042 (859) 371-4620Schedule AppointmentCall the Office