Midwood dental practice on Ocean Avenue
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
Family Smile Dental's Ocean Avenue location sits in Midwood, the central Brooklyn neighborhood where Brooklyn College anchors a dense residential mix of longtime homeowners, students, and the Orthodox Jewish community that's lived in the area for generations. The practice handles general dentistry for that varied patient base — cleanings, fillings, crowns, and the routine restorative work that fits a multi-tenant practice format.
Routine fillings are one of the regular visit types. The team handles tooth-colored composite restorations as the default, with single-surface fillings, multi-surface work for larger cavities, and replacement fillings when an older restoration has failed. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals when decay reaches the nerve, crowns and bridges for structural work, basic extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency dental care. The dentist will discuss material tradeoffs per tooth — composite for visible front teeth where appearance matters, options that prioritize durability for high-load molars on patients who chew aggressively or grind at night.
If you've been with the same dentist for years and they're now retiring or relocating, picking a new practice that handles your existing X-rays and treatment history smoothly matters more than starting completely over.
Patients searching for long-time family dentist in Brooklyn, NY, general dentistry in Brooklyn, NY, or routine dental care in Brooklyn often weigh the practical questions — insurance acceptance, hours that fit a working schedule, and whether prior records can be transferred without friction. Family Smile Dental's Midwood office is set up for those continuity questions. The new-patient exam combines comprehensive radiographs with periodontal screening before treatment is planned. For Midwood, Flatbush, and Ditmas Park residents picking a regular general dentist, this Ocean Avenue practice is a reasonable place to anchor. If you're switching from a chain practice and you've never had a long-term solo or small-group dentist before, the visit pace tends to feel different — slower, more conversational, and often more thorough than the timed-slot model.
Family Smile Dental's Ocean Avenue location in Midwood provides cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine general-dentistry care for adult and family patients across central Brooklyn.
Best Known For
General & Family Dentistry, Preventive Cleanings, Crowns & Bridges, Emergency Dental Care, Affordable Dental Care
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday(Today) | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
General dentistry at Family Smile Dental covers routine exams, cleanings, fillings, and decay prevention — the everyday care that keeps a Midwood smile healthy.
Professional dental cleanings remove the plaque and tartar that brushing misses, protecting the gums and helping the dentist catch early decay.
Crowns and bridges restore damaged or missing teeth — a crown caps a weakened tooth, while a bridge spans the gap left by lost teeth.
Root canal treatment clears infection from inside a tooth, relieving pain and saving a natural tooth that would otherwise be lost.
Emergency dental care addresses urgent problems such as a severe toothache, a broken tooth, or a lost filling, with prompt attention to relieve pain.
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
347 reviews
Smyleee Rating reflects verified profile signals, reviews, and overall care quality.
I’ve been coming to this dental clinic for 1.5 years now, and I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Michael for completely transforming my teeth. Together, we went through the entire treatment process, including getting aligners, and the results exceeded all my expectations. He is a true professional with a very gentle touch — every visit is comfortable and completely painless. I have been afraid of dentists my whole life, but I fully trust Dr. Michael and am so happy that I chose to start my treatment with him. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Elvira for her gentle and careful cleanings. She is always attentive and makes the entire process absolutely painless. Thanks to her, my gums have improved so much. I wholeheartedly recommend this clinic. Thank you so much for your professionalism, care, and truly attentive approach to patients 🤍
Family Smile Dental is the most caring dental office ever! The front desk girls are super friendly and always go above and beyond to help. Elvera, my dental hygienist, is a total magician — she’s the only one who can do cleanings (even deep ones) without leaving you traumatized. I completely trust her with my teeth, and her advice is always on point. She really knows her stuff. Dr. Gelfand did an amazing job with my implant — he’s down to earth, explains everything clearly, and actually takes the time to answer your questions. The dental assistants are awesome too. Seriously, if you haven’t booked your appointment here yet, you’re missing out! 😁
A very good dental office. I've been going to this branch for several years. The staff is professional. You never have to wait more than 5 minutes for your turn. I'd like to mantion Dr. Elvira. She's cleaned my teeth several times . She is in no hurry and does her job thoroughly 100% .
I’m very disappointed with this clinic. I have Fidelis insurance. They keep sending endless text messages inviting me to schedule a dental cleaning, but after the cleaning they refuse to provide further treatment (except for crowns and other expensive procedures) because doing a simple filling is not profitable and refer patients to another clinic instead. However, the clinic they refer you to has no idea about this referral. They said they don’t work with Family Smile Dental at all and refused to schedule me because the X-rays were already done and all my information is with Family Smile Dental. They also mentioned that I’m not the first patient with this exact issue and that they do not collaborate with them. Terrible attitude toward patients. I do not recommend this clinic.
I’ve been coming here since they opened. The office remains clean, welcoming, and positive for both staff and patients. I’m happy to continue recommending this wonderful dentistry to others. It’s a place where they truly care, especially for those who might be afraid of going to the dentist.
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