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<\/a>As a busy parent, scheduling multiple dental appointments at different offices takes way too much time, but everyone needs to take care of their teeth, so you just have to make it work. Isn\u2019t there a better way to do this? Can\u2019t you find a dental practice that can treat your whole family, children and adults alike? If this sounds like you, then a family dentist may be exactly what you need. With a family dentist, you and your loved ones can have your teeth taken care of all under one roof<\/b>, saving you time and giving you peace of mind all at once. What are some other advantages of visiting a family dentist?
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1. One Stop Shop<\/h2>\n
Your kids have school and extracurricular activities, you have work and parenthood\u2014to say that everyone\u2019s time is limited would be a gross understatement.<\/div>\n
Part of a family dentist\u2019s goal is to make sure your dental care doesn\u2019t add to your already busy life, which is why they\u2019re happy to provide a wide range of services<\/a> that are ideal for patients of all ages. If your children just need checkups and cleanings and your spouse has a few teeth they need repaired, you can get everything taken care of at one convenient spot. In fact, many family dentists are willing to schedule group appointments where everyone can come in at the same time. All in all, this makes it so much easier to take care of your family\u2019s teeth, which means your smiles will probably be much healthier over time.<\/div>\n

2. Consistent Care<\/h2>\n
For a child, building a trusting relationship with their dentist is very important so they can feel comfortable and calm during their appointments, but once they get to a certain age, they often have to change doctors, especially if they are seeing a pediatric dentist.<\/div>\n
With a family dentist, they can literally see the same doctor from pre-school all the way through college. Family dentists are able to take care of a person\u2019s dental needs throughout their lifetime as things change, which makes it much easier to maintain consistent care over time. Children, teenagers, adults, and seniors can all be served by a family dentist.<\/div>\n

3. More Personalized<\/h2>\n
Since your family will be able to stick with the same family dentist throughout the years, they\u2019ll be able to learn everyone\u2019s particular wants, needs, and preferences so they can better personalize your care. This will not only make everyone\u2019s visits more comfortable, but their care will also be more precise because your dentist will be so familiar with each person\u2019s individual smile. With this kind of relationship, going to the dentist won\u2019t be some chore you have to do a few times a year, it\u2019ll just feel like you\u2019re visiting an old friend who just happens to be a dental expert.<\/div>\n
With a family dentist, you truly get the best of everything when it comes to convenience, quality, and service. If you want to only have to go one place to take care of everyone\u2019s teeth, be sure to contact a family dentist today, and enjoy the years of healthy smiles that are yet to come.<\/div>\n
About the Authors<\/u><\/b><\/div>\n
Dr. Jonathan and Laura Mears<\/a> understand the importance of family dentistry better than most as they are both dentists and parents themselves! They both attended the Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine, have years of experience providing comprehensive family dentistry, and regularly attend continuing education courses. They are currently accepting new patients<\/a> and can be contacted through their website<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n
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As a busy parent, scheduling multiple dental appointments at different offices takes way too much time, but everyone needs to take care of their teeth, so you just have to make it work. Isn\u2019t there a better way to do this? 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