Top Benefits of Choosing a Family Dentist

Visiting the dentist twice a year should be a priority for every member of your family. If you’re tired of your general practitioner sending you to a different dentist every time your child needs a special treatment, it’s time to find a family dentist who can care for every family member’s teeth. From your toddler getting his first few teeth to your elderly mother transitioning into dentures, a family dentist provides a wide range of benefits to multi-generational families.

How Common Are Dental Problems?

Did you know that you should be visiting the dentist at least twice a year? Many people know this little fact, but not enough. In fact, studies show that only 65% of adults visit the dentist each year, and even the ones that do, don’t always see them twice. Children visit the dentist even less, which is probably why tooth decay (cavities) is the most chronic prevalent disease among children and adults. That fact comes straight from a report given by the National Institutes of Health. 64.7 million American adults have gum disease that stems from poor oral hygiene as well. Millions more than that have tooth decay on top of their gum issues. The amount of people that deal with oral health problems would diminish significantly if more people were visiting the dentist on a regular basis.

Do You Need a Dentist?

Studies show that one of the most common reasons that adults don’t visit the dentist is because they don’t see the need for one. However, as soon as a toothache hits or a tooth cracks or breaks, many people feel the need to see a dentist. You need to see the dentist more than just when you have a dental emergency. As soon as a child gets their first tooth, they need to start seeing the dentist. That habit of seeing the dentist should continue throughout life.

The American Dental Association strongly recommends the bi-annual dental visit. Many major dental and oral health problems can be avoided completely if you are seeing the dentist every 6 months. If you start to have a cavity form, this amount of time between visits is generally not enough for a cavity to become severe and cause tooth loss. It’s just the right amount of time to find a cavity and stop it from becoming a problem. The same goes for gum disease, oral cancer, and other oral health problems. So yes, you really do need a dentist and you need to see them twice a year. If not, you will eventually find yourself with severe dental and gum problems that may be very difficult to reverse. Prevention of those problems with a short 30-45 minute appointment, can help you be healthy the rest of the time.

Why Choose a Family Dentist?

The fact is that everyone needs a dentist. Children will have small, delicate baby teeth. An adult with have permanent teeth that are more in size and number. Children and adults often have different needs when it comes to their growth, education, health and more. This is because a child and an adult are not at the same stages of life. When it comes to a dentist, a child may have different needs than an adult will.

There are many people (those who visit the dentist) that will have a different dentist for their children and for themselves. However, you don’t need to have different members of your family going to different dental facilities. That makes it more likely that the appointments simply won’t be made, as people have very busy schedules. Luckily, family dentistry is a thing, and it’s something that helps make your life a bit easier. There are pediatric dentists that only work with children, and there are other dentists who won’t work with children. It all depends on the dentist and their training.

However, a family dentist is one that is trained to work with people of all ages. They have completed 10+ years of schooling and training and know how to work with baby teeth, adult teeth and seniors who are missing most of their teeth. There are many specialized dentists that only provide a specific type of dentistry (such as extractions or root canals). A family dentist may have extra training and specialties, but they also provide services that treat the entire family. A facility that offers a general or family dentist provides either a variety of dentists who can help different members of the family, or dentists who are trained in all areas.

Family Dentist for All

We believe that positive dental experiences during childhood are the foundation of a lifetime of good oral health habits and bright, healthy smiles. We love to help children keep their mouth healthy from infancy through adulthood. Many people struggle to find a dentist they like, and dread having to find a new one at every stage of life. Why bother with the hassle? Choose a family dentist that can work with you no matter if you are a child, young adult or senior citizen.

Our dentists at Stonebrook Family Dental are trained to work with people of all ages. We can see families all on the same day without the hassle of having to go to different facilities and dentists. We accept patients of all ages and services to cover just about anything your oral health needs. To try out one of our family dentists today, call Stonebrook Family Dental at (303) 872-7907 for your consultation!