Benefits of Family Dentistry
Family Dentist
Patients often find it beneficial to work with a family dentist who is able to provide dental care for everyone in the family. A family dentist is trained and qualified to provide treatment for patients of any age. They streamline routine care and streamline oral health care in a centralized location.
It can be daunting to get everyone to the dentist for routine visits. A family dentist works to provide patients with effective oral care in one convenient location. Patients often find it to be extremely helpful and make dental visits less stressful when their family’s dental care is centralized and streamlined with a family dentist. A unique offering of a family dentist provider is that they can serve children, teenagers, adults, and elderly patients without any problems. Below is a summary of the benefits associated with family dentistry.
Consistency
Because a family dentist provides care for all patients, they are able to form and maintain a long-term relationship. The oral health of the family is closely monitored, and issues are addressed in a timely manner. In addition to regular exams and professional cleanings, the dental professionals can handle and treat a wide range of issues. This may include things such as the patient’s first tooth, whitening, and replacing missing teeth.
Routine Visits
Dental visits can be fun and positive when the family shares the same dentist. Family dentistry teams have special practice and training in being gentle, patient, thorough, and efficient. There is also an emphasis on patient education in maintaining good oral hygiene.
Prevention
Prevention is critical in avoiding serious, long-term issues. Ensuring young patients are comfortable at the dentist is imperative. Visiting the same dentist with their parents can help children look forward to their visits and avoid anxiety.
Genetic Issues
Certain dental problems can be genetic, and patients may be at an increased risk for certain oral health issues. The likelihood for a child to develop a cavity is largely impacted by their genetics. Based on the patient’s family history, they may also be at a higher risk for certain problems such as bite issues or gum disease. When a family dentist is knowledgeable of the family’s oral health challenges, it allows them to be extra diligent in the early detection and monitoring for these known problems. In some cases, this allows them to take a proactive approach and even prevent certain issues.
Oral Hygiene
A key role of a family dentist is to teach young patients good oral hygiene practices. The team will work with patients to ensure they know how to properly care for their teeth by brushing and flossing. Children who visit the dentist with their parents are able to observe their parents modeling this behavior as well. Parents are able to reinforce good oral hygiene practices and ensure children are practicing proper care for their teeth at home.
Emergencies
Children are unfortunately prone to accidents, falls, and unexpected oral health problems. In many cases, these events take place in the evening or over the weekend when the dentist is closed. Family dentists commonly have an emergency line or on-call dentist who is able to handle these types of emergencies.
Call the office to schedule a consultation with our team. We look forward to meeting the diverse oral health care needs of your entire family.