General & Cosmetic Dentist in Brighton, MI
At Schaefer Dental Group, your care starts with what matters to you. Our Brighton dentists combine personalized treatment with a comfortable approach to help you feel confident in your smile.
Complete Care, One Place
Dental care for every stage of your smile, right here in Brighton.
Dentists Who Know You
Experienced Brighton dentists who know your smile and your needs.
Insurance Made Simple
We help you understand your benefits and handle the claims for you.
Here When You Need Us
Broken, knocked out, or aching, call early and we make room the same day.
Your Partner in Oral Health
Your smile is personal, and your dental care should be too. At Schaefer Dental Group, we take the time to understand your concerns, priorities, and goals so you can feel comfortable with your care and confident in every decision. Our dentists in Brighton, MI, provide comprehensive care for every stage of your smile, including preventive dentistry, cosmetic treatments, restorative care, clear aligners, dental implants, and emergency dentistry.
Every treatment plan is tailored to you, with options explained clearly and care shaped around your comfort and long-term oral health. By bringing a wide range of dental services together in one familiar office, we make it easier to keep your care consistent as your needs change. You can continue moving forward with a team that already knows your smile and your story.
Why Families Love Schaefer Dental Group
Our Brighton dentists bring broad experience under one roof, giving you a trusted place to turn as your dental needs change.
Education That Benefits Everyone
Your smile has its own story. Our Brighton dentists take time to listen, explain what they see, and help you feel confident about what comes next.
We make room for questions and honest conversations, so every decision about your dental care feels informed and personal.
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Options and costs explained before we start
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Numbing and comfort checks throughout
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Treatment plans shaped around your needs
More of Your Care, Right Here
Your dental needs may change over time, but your trusted team doesn’t have to. We provide preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and emergency dentistry in Brighton.
With more care available in one office, your history stays familiar and your smile stays with a team that already knows you.
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Comprehensive dentistry under one roof
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Advanced treatment from a team you know
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Same-day emergency dental care
Technology With a Purpose
The best dental technology should make your experience better, not simply look impressive. We choose tools that help make your visits more comfortable and precise.
Digital imaging and scanning give our dentists a clearer view of your smile while making diagnosis and treatment planning easier for you.
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Low-dose digital X-rays
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Comfortable digital impressions
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Precise, informed treatment planning
Top-Rated Dental Services in Brighton, MI
From routine cleanings to advanced treatments, our Brighton dentists provide a full range of dental services in one convenient location, so you and your family can get the care you need at every stage of your life.
Take the First Step Today
Comfortable, personalized dental care designed to keep every visit simple, smooth, and stress-free.
Experienced Dentists. A More Complete You.
Get to know the dentists who combine advanced training with a patient-first approach to provide exceptional care for every stage of your smile.
- 30+YEARS IN BRIGHTON
Dr. Schaefer has practiced in Michigan for over three decades.
- 1988MARQUETTE-TRAINED
Dental school at Marquette, then advanced surgical and implant training.
- 2016DR. MANNINGHAM JOINED
Family and cosmetic care, straight out of Detroit Mercy’s DDS program.
Why Brighton Patients Love Their Experience at Schaefer Dental Group
See how the right dental care helped them feel healthier and more confident in their smiles.
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"Very pleased with my experience at Schaefer Dental in Brighton. Everyone there has been pleasant and helpful with any question about billing or any dental procedures. I highly recommend this office."
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"I can’t say enough positive things about this group! From the front desk to the hygienist and then the dentists. Everyone is so welcoming and kind. It feels more like family than a dental office staff. 10/10!!!"
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"Dr. Manningham is awesome. He explains everything he is going to do before he does it. He’s very gentle. The office has all the new state of the art equipment. I highly recommend them."
We Accept Most Major PPO Dental Insurance Plans
Understanding the cost of dental care shouldn’t add stress to your visit. Our team can help you navigate your insurance benefits before your appointment, so you have a clearer picture of your coverage and what to expect.
Don’t see your insurance listed? No worries! Give us a call to verify your coverage.
Smile Club
One yearly fee covers your routine care and saves you money on treatment, with no insurance paperwork. It can't be used along with another dental plan.
- EVERY MEMBERSHIP
What you won't deal with
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No yearly maximums
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No deductibles
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No claim forms
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No pre-authorization requirements
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No pre-existing condition limitations
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Immediate eligibility, no waiting periods
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Free consultations
Coverage starts the day you pay in full and lasts 12 months. No membership card needed.
- ROUTINE CARE, COVERED
Preventative Plans
Exams, X-rays, cleanings, and fluoride at 100%, plus member discounts on treatment.
From $385 /year- Single$385
- Dual*$630
- Family of 3*$970
- Family of 4*$1050
*Dual covers a parent/child or legal partner/spouse only. Family covers members and children until age 26.
*Larger families: add $150 for each additional child 13 and under, or $200 for each child over 13. - ONGOING GUM CARE
Periodontal Plans
For patients who need periodontal maintenance, with 3 maintenance visits a year at 100%.
From $585 /year- Single$585
- Dual*$930
*Dual covers a parent/child or legal partner/spouse only.
Full treatment coverage
See what’s included at 100% and member discounts on treatment
- IncludedNo extra cost with your membership
- % offMember discount off our regular fee
- DIAGNOSTIC & X-RAYS
- Comprehensive exam (new patient)Included
- Periodic exam (2 per year)Included
- Limited exam, problem-focused (2 per year)Included
- Full series or panorex (1 every 5 years)Included
- Periapical X-ray, first filmIncluded
- Periapical X-ray, each additionalIncluded
- Bitewings (1 per year)Included
GENERAL RESTORATIVE- Fillings20% off
- Core buildups20% off
- PREVENTIVE
- Child cleaning (2 per year)Included
- Adult cleaning (2 per year)Included
- Additional cleanings20% off
- Fluoride (2 per year)Included
- Sealants20% off
PERIODONTAL THERAPY- Periodontal maintenance (3 per year)Included
- Fluoride (2 per year)Included
- Gingival irrigationIncluded
- MAJOR RESTORATIVE
- Crowns*15% off
- Veneers*15% off
- Dentures and partials*15% off
- Oral surgery20% off
- Root canals20% off
- Implants15% off
- Orthodontics*20% off
OTHER PROCEDURES- Teeth whitening, in-office$399
- Teeth whitening, take-home trays$299
- Occlusal guard20% off
*You must remain a member for the full length of treatment to keep the discount. Seniors save an additional 5% on select items.
Program guidelines
Plan rules, limitations and membership terms
- This is a discount plan, not insurance. It can’t be used:
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With another dental plan
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For services covered under workers’ compensation
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For referrals to specialists
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For dental costs covered by auto insurance after an accident
- MEMBERSHIP TERMS
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Non-refundable
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No refunds or premiums at any time if the member decides not to use the plan
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Only honored at Schaefer Dental Group offices
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Not an insurance plan and can't be used at any other dental office
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Payment is due on the date of service
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The plan may vary by location
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Services may vary by location
Caring for this community since 1988.
Rooted in Brighton.
Growing With You.
Since 1988, we’ve had the privilege of watching Brighton families grow, from first cleanings to bringing in children of their own. Through every new chapter, we’re proud to remain a familiar place for the smiles that call this community home.
Your Next Visit Starts Here
Ready to take the next step? Contact Schaefer Dental Group in Brighton, MI to book your visit.
- CLINIC HOURS
Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 2 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday – Sunday: Closed
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