5 Awesome Benefits of Choosing a Family Dentist

One of the pillars of practicing good oral hygiene is regularly visiting your dentist for checkups and cleanings. However, if you’ve got a big family with a hectic schedule, it can become quite difficult to keep track of when each person needs to visit the dentist and what care they’re in need of! How are you supposed to keep track of all these logistics? Finding a family dentist for you and your loved ones might be your best bet—here are five awesome benefits to doing so.

#1. Simplified Dental Care

One of the most convenient benefits of choosing a family dentist is that it simplifies dental care for your family; everyone from grandma and grandpa to your toddlers are able to receive care under the same roof. This eliminates the need to visit other providers on different days and in different places and allows you the option to schedule all of your family’s appointments together. It also allows for continuity—seeing the same dentist each time is ideal so that the same set of eyes will always be evaluating your oral health.

#2. Wider Range of Available Services

Family dentists typically offer a wide range of different services in order to accommodate the many unique needs that a family might have. It is important that they can treat problems that occur in both older patients as well as younger patients without having to send them to another dentist! This also eliminates much of the hassle of coordinating different treatments for different people.

#3. Accurate Recordkeeping of Dental History

It’s a lot easier to keep track of your dental history and records if everything happens in the same office! Establishing a rapport with one dentist will keep your dental chart, as well as your family’s dental charts, from being lost or sent all over the place. This also reduces the risk of any dental issues going unnoticed or untreated; a family dentist and their team will ensure that no vital details slip through the cracks.

#4. Personal Relationships

The more you visit the same dentist’s office, the closer you and your family will grow to them and their team. Building this relationship makes it much easier to have conversations about dental issues and treatment, and it also helps to dispel any dental-related anxiety your family members might be experiencing. Not to mention, many dentists truly love getting to know their patients!

#5. Positive Impact for Your Family

Sometimes it can be inspiring for a child to see their parents sitting in the dentist’s chair and receiving treatment.  This might provide your child with the confidence and motivation they need to continue practicing good oral hygiene throughout their life. If you put a familial emphasis on good oral habits, and regular dental visits, it’s a winning situation for everyone.

There are many reasons for picking a family dentist, but these five benefits make it seem like an obvious choice for you and your loved ones. Ensuring that your family has the best oral health possible is important, so why not go about it in the simplest way?

About the Author

Dr. Ulysses L. Marable III has proudly served patients and families in the Fort Valley, GA area for several years. Dr. Marable received his dental doctorate from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry and is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association. His practice is pleased to offer many available services including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. If you have any questions for Dr. Marable or would like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact his practice online or over the phone: (478) 825-3000.