Family and general dentistry practice serving Matthews, NC since 1964, offering comprehensive dental services including preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, implant restoration, and periodontal treatments with a focus on personalized, gentle patient care.
Details
Phone: (704) 847-9858
Website: http://www.familydentistryofmatthews.com/
Languages: English
Technology: digital x-rayspanoramic x-rays
Services
Cosmetic
- Teeth Whitening — Professional teeth whitening treatments
Endodontics
- Cracked Tooth — Cracked tooth evaluation and treatment
- Root Canal Therapy — Endodontic root canal treatment
General
- Bruxism Management — Treatment for teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Oral Pathology — Oral pathology evaluation and diagnosis
- TMJ Treatment — Evaluation and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Implants
- Dental Implants — Dental implant placement and restoration
- Implant Restoration — Restoration of dental implants
Oral Surgery
- Wisdom Teeth Extractions — Surgical extraction of wisdom teeth
Pediatric
- Early Orthodontic Treatment — Early intervention orthodontic treatment for children
- Pediatric Dental Care — Comprehensive dental care for children
Periodontics
- Antibiotic Treatment — Antibiotic therapy for periodontal disease
- Bone Grafting — Bone grafting for periodontal regeneration
- Crown Lengthening — Crown lengthening procedure
- Gum Grafting — Soft tissue grafting for gum recession
- Gum & Jawbone Corrective Treatments — Corrective treatments for gum and jawbone conditions
- Periodontal Scaling & Root Planing — Deep cleaning treatment for periodontal disease
- Pocket Reduction Surgery — Surgical reduction of periodontal pockets
- Soft Tissue Grafting — Soft tissue grafting procedures
Preventive
- Dental Exams & Cleanings — Regular dental exams and professional cleanings
- Digital X-Rays — Digital radiography with 80-90% reduced radiation exposure
- Fluoride Treatment — Professional fluoride applications for decay prevention
- New Patient Exams — Comprehensive exams for new patients
- Oral Cancer Exam — Comprehensive oral cancer screening and detection
- Oral Hygiene Aids — Education and recommendations on oral hygiene products and techniques
- Panoramic X-rays — Panoramic dental radiographs
- Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning) — Professional prophylactic cleaning
- Sealants — Dental sealants for cavity prevention
Prosthodontics
- Dentures & Partial Dentures — Complete and partial denture restoration
Restorative
- Amalgam Fillings — Traditional silver amalgam fillings
- Composite Fillings — Tooth-colored composite resin fillings
- Porcelain Crowns — Porcelain dental crowns (caps)
- Porcelain Fixed Bridges — Porcelain fixed bridges for missing teeth
Team
Darin Wade Ford (DDS), General Dentist
Born in Columbus, Ohio; moved to Matthews, NC in 1980. Attended McClintock Middle School and East Mecklenburg High School. Joined the practice in 1993 as an associate with Dr. Rogers and Barone. Became partner in 1997 when practice became Barone and Ford DDS PA. Member of ADA, Charlotte Dental Society, Charlotte Implant Study Club, and Catawba Study Club. Enjoys basketball, golf, bowling, traveling, and sports.
Raymond A. Barone (DDS), General Dentist
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Completed one-year internship at Charlotte Memorial Hospital (now CMC) before joining practice with Dr. Russell J. Rogers. Retired June 2021 but occasionally available for check-ups and coverage. Lifetime member of ADA, Charlotte Dental Society, Charlotte Implant Study Club, and Catawba Dental Study Club. Married with six children and twelve grandchildren. Enjoys sports, gardening, beach and mountain activities, and family time.