Family Dentists Are For Most People
As the name suggests, a family dentist specializes in dental care for your whole family. Unlike a pediatric dentist, a family dentist offers dental care to patients of all ages.
What to expect from a family dentist
Periodic visits to the dentist will help prevent cavities and other oral care problems. Dental hygienists can remove decay and tartar not readily removable with daily teeth brushing. Cleaning is routinely done every six months to make sure any problems are caught in the early stage before any permanent damage is done.
If your dentist finds any cavities, which are caused by bacteria, he’ll fill the holes with fillings. Bacteria can cause dangerous chemicals to attack the enamel causing damage to the teeth. Dental fillings are used to fix any damage and improve the functionality and longevity of the teeth.
Things to consider when looking for a dentist
Check whether the dentist has good rapport with children. It’s scary for a child when they have to visit the dentist. A dentist that puts the child at ease will make the visit enjoyable and successful. Young children tend to get in a lot of accidents, so make sure to ask whether your dentist is available for emergencies.
The dentist should be able to provide a broad range of dental services to avoid having to involve multiple dentists for different procedures. If you have minimal dental insurance, ask whether the dentist offers payment plans. While visiting the dentist is rarely inexpensive, regular checkups will prevent more expensive repairs down the road.
How to get a dentist for your family
Ask your friends and relatives for referrals. Not everyone has the same expectations, so make sure to get more than one referral. Supplement your research by scouring the Internet for reviews. For example, search for “Irvine dentist” and see what you can find. Look for both testimonials on dentist websites and reviews on sites such as Yelp and Citysearch.
Visit the dentists you’re considering to get meet them and get an idea of how they operate. If the dentist doesn’t seem too concerned or rushes you, move on down your list.
The convenience of having a family dentist will save you time and money, and make sure your family will get proper dental care. One major benefit of a family dentist is that’ll have all of your records in one place. A good dentist can be like another member of your family.
Dr Robert Don is an experienced Irvine family dentist. His dental practice is freeway close to all of the O.C.
Robert Don, DDS
62 Corporate Park
Suite 230
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 222-0296
http://www.dondds.com