Family Dentist Near Troy, NY. One Dental Home for Your Whole Household

A family dentist provides preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care for patients of every age, from a toddler’s first checkup to a grandparent’s crown replacement. Instead of coordinating visits at multiple offices across Rensselaer County, your entire household receives care from one team that already knows your history.

Albany Dental gives families from Troy, Lansingburgh, Brunswick, and South Troy a dental home about 20 minutes away in Delmar, NY. Our team brings 60+ years of combined experience across services ranging from children’s dentistry to permanent tooth replacement with implants.

What Does a Family Dentist Do?

A family dentist treats patients of all ages under one roof, combining preventive checkups with restorative and cosmetic treatments. The difference from a general dentist comes down to scope. Family dentistry is built around caring for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors within the same practice, so your providers grow with your family over time.

The practice also works closely with an endodontist, periodontist, and oral surgeon. That means referrals that would normally send you across town are handled in-house.

Services for Every Member of Your Family

Children, Ages 1 to 12

First dental visits, routine teeth cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments. The ADA recommends scheduling a child’s first appointment by their first birthday or as soon as the first tooth appears.

Teens, Ages 13 to 19

Invisalign and clear braces for alignment, sports mouthguards, and wisdom teeth monitoring.

Adults, Ages 20 to 64

Biannual cleanings, dental crowns, fillings, veneers, professional teeth whitening, and root canal treatment.

Seniors, 65 and Older

Dentures and partials, implant-supported tooth replacement, gum disease management, and crown replacements. Flexible denture options are also available for a more comfortable fit.

Why Troy Families Drive to Albany Dental

Troy is a vibrant city of about 51,000 people. Between RPI, Russell Sage College, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, and a growing downtown restaurant scene, the community blends longtime residents, young professionals, and families.

But finding a family dentist near Troy, NY that treats every age group under one roof can be a challenge — many families end up visiting multiple offices.

Albany Dental changes that. Our practice accepts 24+ insurance plans, offers financing through CareCredit and LendingClub, and provides sedation options for patients with dental anxiety, including nitrous oxide and oral sedation.

Meet Our Dental Team

• Marina Shraga, NYU graduate, focuses on dental implants, flexible dentures, and full-mouth rehabilitation
• Robert Rahm, Stony Brook graduate, brings deep experience in implant placement and complex restorative cases
• Sharon Lee, Columbia graduate, adds strength in restorative and rehabilitative care
• Jeffrey Haimson handles everyday family dental needs with a calm, detail-oriented approach
• Serge, NYU graduate, rounds out the team with general and restorative experience

Together, the team has treated 7,500+ patients and places 1,500+ dental implants each year.

Getting Here from Troy, NY

The office is located at 4 Normanskill Blvd #401, Delmar, NY 12054, right across from Delaware Plaza. From downtown Troy or the RPI campus area, the drive is about 20 minutes on I-787 South. Free parking is available on-site.

If you live near Prospect Park, Lansingburgh, or Brunswick, the route is easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should my child first visit the family dentist?

The American Dental Association recommends a first visit by a child’s first birthday or as soon as the first tooth appears. Early visits help establish a baseline and get kids comfortable with dental care.

Can our whole family schedule appointments on the same day?

Yes. The office accommodates family block scheduling so parents, children, and grandparents can all be seen during the same visit. It reduces the number of trips and keeps everyone on track with biannual checkups.

Are you accepting new patients from Troy, NY?

Yes, new patients from Troy, NY and the rest of Rensselaer County are welcome. You can call 518-261-4800 or schedule an appointment online.

What is the difference between a general dentist and a family dentist?

A general dentist primarily treats adults. A family dentist trains to care for all ages, from toddlers through seniors, within one practice. That means developmental care for children, orthodontic monitoring for teens, and age-related treatments for older adults all happen under one roof.

Do you offer sedation dentistry for anxious family members?

Yes. The practice offers sedation and sleep dentistry including nitrous oxide and oral sedation, designed to help patients who feel anxious receive comfortable care.

What if a family member has a dental emergency?

Call 518-261-4800 for same-day guidance. The team also provides emergency dental care for patients in Troy and surrounding communities.