{"id":12,"date":"2023-03-28T22:50:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T22:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theelegantdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2023-03-28T22:50:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T22:50:17","slug":"3-advantages-of-seeing-a-family-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theelegantdentistry.com\/blog\/3-advantages-of-seeing-a-family-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Advantages of Seeing a Family Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelegantdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_141940713__1680043179_27460.jpg\" alt=\"child talking to a dentist\" class=\"wp-image-13\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelegantdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_141940713__1680043179_27460.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theelegantdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_141940713__1680043179_27460-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theelegantdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_141940713__1680043179_27460-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a parent, taking your child to the dentist can be pretty stressful. Not only do you have to find a pediatric dentist who\u2019s willing to accept new patients, but there\u2019s also the risk that they won\u2019t be someone whom you can trust with your child\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, pediatric dentists aren\u2019t the only ones that are qualified to treat your child\u2019s teeth. Family dentists are professionals who have the skills necessary to help people of all ages. Here are some merits of a family dentist over dentists that only treat children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Having the Relationship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As was hinted at earlier, one of the most stressful things about dealing with a pediatric dentist is not having a good idea whom you\u2019re talking to, or whether you can trust them. This is typically someone whom you\u2019re meeting for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a family dentist, on the other hand, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to form a relationship with the person before your child ever sees them. After all, they\u2019ll be your dentist too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No More Running Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have multiple dentists, that means making trips all around town and taking several days off of work. That turns dental hygiene into a logistical nightmare. By seeing a family dentist, you and your kids can be treated on the same day, in the same office. Why run between two or three dentists, when you can see just one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting an Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Odds are that your child doesn\u2019t have nearly as much experience at the dentist\u2019s office as you do, which means that they may not know quite how to take it. When they\u2019re with a pediatric dentist you can support them, but with a family dentist, they\u2019ll be able to actually see you undergo the same kinds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theelegantdentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">cleanings<\/a> and exams that they will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By seeing the same dentist as your child, you not only simplify dental care, you set a good example that can put them at ease. If you\u2019re currently trying to find a dentist for your child, maybe see if there\u2019s a good family dentist in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At The Elegant Dentistry, we accept nothing but the best for our patients, so you can be certain that you\u2019re getting impeccable dental care very time you step into our office. To do that, we make use of the latest technology in oral medicine and a gentle touch that can put even the most anxious patient at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about the benefits of family dentistry, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theelegantdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (469) 598-1023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, taking your child to the dentist can be pretty stressful. Not only do you have to find a pediatric dentist who\u2019s willing to accept new patients, but there\u2019s also the risk that they won\u2019t be someone whom you can trust with your child\u2019s health. 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