Preventative
- Exam/Cleaning
- Sealants
- Bite Splints
- Mouth Guards
Wyoming, Michigan · since 1981
A calm seat at the dentist.
Providing Comfortable, Quality Dentistry since 1981. We take time to explain what we see, what your options are, and what comes next.
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Make a care plan clear.
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Start with preventative care.
Exam/Cleaning is listed by the office as a starting point for ongoing dental health. Select a zone to see another information route.
Sample zones are illustrative. This guide shares service information only and does not diagnose or recommend treatment.
Long-term dental health, explained in plain language.
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Good care has a place to begin.
These are the service categories listed by Nelson Family Dental. A call helps the office understand what you need and where to start.
Restorative
- Direct Restorations
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Implant Restorations
- Dentures
Emergency
The office aims to see patients in pain as soon as possible and will do its best to fit them in the same day.
- Root Canals
- Extractions
- Oral Trauma
Cosmetic
- Veneers
- Icon Treatment
- Professional Whitening
Pediatrics
Dr. Matt and Dr. Wes help children with dental care.
Periodontal Therapy
- Scaling and Root Planing
Additional Services
The office offers Nitrous Oxide and can refer patients to a qualified specialist when a needed service is not offered here.
The care approach
A practical conversation before a procedure.
The team’s stated goal is long-term dental health. That means compassionate care, a positive and pain-free experience, and time to understand the diagnosis and treatment options.
The office describes its approach as conservative and practical, focused on what is best for each patient.
The dentists
A small team with West Michigan roots.
Nelson Family Dental lists three dentists and a caring staff.
Dr. Matt Nelson, DDS
A native of southwest Michigan, Dr. Matt wanted to live in Grand Rapids with his wife Elizabeth after leaving the Army in 2016. His stated treatment philosophy includes conservative care, quality and function, and helping patients out of pain and onto healing. He holds BS and DDS degrees from Grand Valley State University and Marquette University.
Dr. Wesley Burcham, DDS
Dr. Wes completed undergraduate studies at Indiana State University and graduated from Indiana University dental school. His wife Megan and dogs Baxter and Auggie joined him from the Indianapolis area.
Dr. Rich Despres, DDS
A lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, Dr. Rich studied at Michigan State University and the University of Detroit Dental School. His stated approach is conservative, practical and as painless as possible.
Billing and insurance
Know what to expect before major work.
The office says it gets estimates and approvals before major dental work is scheduled.
Payment types
Copays are due at the time of service. The office accepts:
CashPersonal checksMajor credit cardsCareCredit
In-network names
The office lists these insurance companies as in-network:
Delta Dental
CIGNA Dental
ADN (American Dental Network)
CIGNA Dental
ADN (American Dental Network)
Find the office
A familiar place to come back to.
Serving Greater Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Byron Center, Grandville, Jenison and Kentwood.