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Why Having a Family Dentist Is Important

Why Having a Family Dentist Is Important
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Having your complete family become patients of a dentist who specializes in family dentistry is one method to save time and effort in this age of constant striving for simplification and centralization. But are there any such service providers available in Orem?

Good news: we do! Our Dentists provide a wide variety of dental care options, with a focus on family dentistry.

If your dentist treats patients of various ages, from children to the elderly, he or she will need to have specific training and the ability to understand each patient’s individual needs.

When it comes to your kid’s oral health, Our skilled and compassionate staff are your partners in care, doing everything they can to ensure that your child has a great first experience in the dentist’s chair.

Various Age Groups Have Varying Dental Requirements

Dentists who intend to serve the dental requirements of an entire family should have advanced training in pediatric dentistry as well as expertise in the full range of procedures that adults normally seek, from dental implants and crowns to veneers and Invisalign.

In order to accept pediatric patients, a dentist has to feel at ease working with children of all ages and know how to accommodate them. Both kids and their parents should feel comfortable visiting the dentist, therefore the workplace and its staff should be warm and welcoming.

An Excellent Chance to Form a Positive View of Dental Visits

Here’s a fact that just might shock you. Dental anxiety affects between fifty and eighty percent of American adults, and it’s a major reason why some people put off or completely forego necessary dental care. This typically results from unfavorable dental experiences in early life.

If a child is taught early on that visiting the dentist is enjoyable, they are more likely to adopt and maintain healthy oral hygiene practices, especially if they see their parents doing the same.

Our dentist does everything in his power to put kids at ease in the dentist’s chair, and he also offers advice to parents on how to make their kids look forward to visits.

Having your child see the dentist can be easier if you talk to them positively about it, schedule their appointment for a time when they are not hungry or weary, and put them at ease by allaying their fears. Set a good example for them to follow by practicing proper dental hygiene yourself, and encourage them to do the same by making brushing and flossing a regular family ritual.

It may come as a surprise to some, but we encourage parents to accompany their children to their appointments. While it’s true that your child won’t link us with discomfort if you and other carers speak positively about the dentist and they have great experiences, it’s also important to listen carefully and respect their concerns if they express anxiety about seeing the dentist.

Even kids have questions, and our dentists are happy to provide explanations.

Dental Care for the Family

Our dentist can pay extra attention to conditions that run in families when you make Canyon Gate Dental your family’s one-stop oral care provider, especially if you have children who are still young enough to benefit from close monitoring.

Tooth decay, gum disease, and malocclusions (misaligned teeth) are all things that might fall into this category. Keeping everyone’s dental history in one place makes it simpler to identify any issues that may run in the family and get them taken care of as soon as possible, especially for younger members of the family.

What Characteristics Make a Dentist’s Office Family-Friendly?

We covered some of the things a family dentist may do to make their business more welcoming to families with children and older patients. Parents with demanding schedules need to be able to make it to the office for their own appointments, as well as those of their children and, in some cases, their parents or other elderly family members.

As a result of these demands, the office hours at Canyon Gate Dental are flexible enough to work around even the busiest schedules. 

Consider the financial and psychological gains that come with establishing a relationship with a family dentist who can treat the whole family. Schedule your appointment with us by calling the appointment number or using our easy online booking option.

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