Family Dentist in Finksburg, MD
When it comes to the health of your family nothing is more important, and a healthy smile is something that should be valued from the very beginning. While a full, beautiful smile might just seem like an aesthetic benefit having healthy teeth and gums provides the ability to speak to those around you and consume the nutrients you need for your body to stay healthy. So, this is why it’s so important that you and your family visit a family dentist regularly for the proper care your oral health needs.
Why choose a family dentist over a general dentist? A family dentist specializes in the care, treatment and maintenance of oral health for patients of all ages, from young children to the elderly. Because a family dentist has the training needed to make sure that all smiles remain healthy, whether it’s checking that your child’s smile has reached another developmental milestone or determining the best option for replacing an adult’s missing teeth, you can trust that all members of your family will get the customized care they deserve when they see their family dentist.
Family dentists just like general dentists are focused on preventive care. This means that when you come into our office twice a year for routine checkups that we will provide thorough exams and cleanings to make sure that there is no plaque or tartar buildup and that this buildup is removed before it causes issues like cavities or gum disease. In essence, our main goal is to prevent diseases and other issues that could affect your smile. Of course, we will also treat a host of dental problems, but family dentistry believes that the first level of defense against any oral health issues is prevention, and most dental issues like cavities and gum disease are completely preventable with the proper care.
Of course, family dentistry also provides additional services including cosmetic options like teeth whitening and dental veneers, as well as orthodontic treatments for both children and adults looking to correct crooked teeth and other malocclusions. We know how to provide individualized care to all members of your family to ensure that you have your smile for years to come.
What are the benefits of a family dentist?
Creating Good Habits
Seeing your family dentist regularly helps build a good relationship between the dentist, their office and your child. Starting these healthy habits early helps your child take their oral health seriously as they grow older. Additionally, This positive relationship between dentist and child allows for a solid foundation on which your child can build a healthy dental routine into adulthood.
Consolidating Appointments
A family dentist sees patients of all ages, allowing everyone in your family to see the same dentist at the same office. This also allows you to stack your root canal appointment with your children’s dental cleaning or Grandma’s routine examination. This saves time and requires less time off work or school.
Keeping Records In One Place
Since the whole family has appointments at the same office, meaning all the dental records come from the same office as well. This means easy access to your family’s records in case of an emergency or if another doctor, such as an oral surgeon, requires them.
Preventative Care
Preventing tooth decay and gum disease has two main requirements: a strong at-home oral care routine and regular dental examinations and cleanings twice a year. Forrester Family Dental can help you prevent these conditions in the whole family with regular examinations and cleanings. These visits give the mouth a clean slate when it comes to decay-causing plaque and tartar and allows your dentist to find and treat conditions like cavities early, with less invasive procedures.
Regular visits to the family dentist help reduce your costs and safeguard your oral health
Dental problems are always easier and less expensive to treat when they're small. Filling cavities tends to weaken teeth because a portion of the healthy tooth structure must be removed along with the decayed area. Treating small cavities preserves healthy tooth structure and helps you avoid the more complicated and expensive procedures that are needed when tooth decay isn't spotted until it's very advanced.
Regular dental visits include professional dental cleanings, which can help lower your risk of developing cavities or gum disease. During the cleanings, plaque and tartar are removed from your teeth before they can cause any damage. Your dentist also looks for other signs of disease, such as tumors that may be signs of oral cancer. He can even spot symptoms of general health problems during those visits. For example, if you have diabetes, you may be more likely to develop gum disease and bleeding gums.
If you are interested in learning more about the services we can offer to your entire family call us at 410-861-8900 today.
We would love to become your Finksburg Family Dentist!