Family Dental Care

Family Dental Care: family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry in Merrillville

Family Dental Care is a dental clinic in Merrillville, Indiana, led by Dr. Chanbo Sim, a family, cosmetic, and implant dentist practicing since 1991. The practice presents itself as a comprehensive care center, with a team whose common goal is for every patient to feel heard and comfortable during their procedures. The office features a lobby with a television, couches, and a complimentary coffee station, and the team states that it strives to run on time.

A team with two doctors and care since 1991

Dr. Sophie Sim works alongside Dr. Chanbo Sim, and the site includes a specific section to meet the team. The clinic presents itself as a locally owned, family-focused business, with an internal operation described as close to that of a family. The history stated on the site combines two dates: Dr. Sim's practice since 1991 and care for the Merrillville community since 2000, the year the website itself marks as the beginning of its story.

General dentistry and children's care

The general services catalog includes general dentistry and children's dentistry, dental cleanings, dental emergencies, fillings, sealants, dental X-rays, oral sedation, sedation dentistry, and tooth extractions. The clinic dedicates an explicit section to children's care: it aims for children to have positive experiences, with calm and patient staff who take the time to explain each step, even in cases where the patient does not handle anesthesia injections well.

Cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics

The cosmetic area includes Candid Pro, clear aligners, ceramic braces, Invisalign, orthodontics, and teeth whitening. The clinic presents orthodontic treatment as a way to realign and correct the appearance of the smile, and notes that there is no age limit to start it.

Restorative dentistry and endodontics

The restorative offering includes All-on-4 dental implants, dental bridges, crowns, dental implant restoration, dental implants, endodontics, full and partial dentures, and root canals. Implants are described as a permanent solution for patients with broken, damaged, or missing teeth.

Other treatments and complementary services

The site also includes a block of miscellaneous services: pre-cancer screening and oral cancer screening, cold sore laser treatments, non-surgical gum procedures, dermal fillers for dental, wisdom teeth removal, oral surgery, bone grafting, and Botox for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). The clinic also refers to an associated med spa, The Med Spa on Randolph, presented as part of Family Dental Care.

Financing and patient reviews

Among the patient information, the website mentions financing through CareCredit and the option to pay online. The site collects testimonials from patients who highlight the detailed explanation of treatments, the taking of photographs of each tooth, the cleanliness and thoroughness of the team, the office renovation, and the availability of Saturday hours; several of them mention years of relationship with the clinic.

Location and contact

6075 Cleveland Cir Merrillville, IN 46410-2378 · Phone: (219) 769-6316 · Email: drsim@live.com · Hours: Monday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday closed