Back to School: Benefits of Having a Family Dentist

Experts recommend that you visit the dentist at least twice a year. The reality is that most people can only manage one trip a year.

According to the American Dental Association, only half of Americans comply with this requirement. The rest of us wait until something goes wrong.

As we gear up to back-to-school, having a family dentist who can take care of all of your family members is extremely important.

This article looks at the five reasons why you should consider having a dedicated family dentist.

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1. It is Convenient

Visiting a family dentist is convenient. You can make one appointment for the whole family. This is a lot easier than taking the kids to a pediatric dentist and the teenagers elsewhere.

You can even make an entire day out of it.

Additionally, most Peoria family dentists provide both cosmetic and hygiene care. It saves a lot of time and headache going to different clinics.

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2. Early Detection of Problems

Having a family dentist means everyone gets a checkup twice a year without fail. This kind of consistency is only possible since it's convenient.

As a result, any dental problems are detected early.

The sooner a problem is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat it. In addition to saving you a lot of pain, it also significantly reduces the treatment costs.

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3. Less Dental Anxiety

Many adults get a lot of anxiety when they think about going to the dentist. Dental phobia and anxiety is the reason people procrastinate visiting the dentist. This problem stems from childhood experiences.

Visiting your Peoria family dentist together makes everyone a lot more comfortable. In particular, it gives the children confidence. It also helps to see the familiar face of the Peoria family dentist.

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4. Emergency Dental Care

Dental emergency happens at the worst possible times. Emergencies are more common around the holidays or on weekends.

Finding a dental appointment on such short notice on a weekend is next to impossible. However, your Peoria family dentist won't mind making time for you and your family.

They may even be at the event since many of them become lifelong family friends.

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5. They Know Your Family History

Some dental problems are hereditary. Even common dental issues like dental carries have some genetic influence. The good news is that your Peoria family dentist will have all your past issues on record.

They will be aware of all your allergies, previous surgeries, and recurrent problems. As a result, they will be vigilant and look for signs of the same problem in your kids.

Bottom Line

A family dentist is someone everyone in Peoria should take seriously. It is the first step towards being proactive about your family's dental health.

If you recently moved into Peoria and its surrounding, Dental Ben's would be happy to be your new family dentist. Contact us today to get started.

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