Benefits of Scheduling Family Dental Appointments Together

Everyone needs to see the dentist at least twice a year. Quick dental cleanings and checkups can help track your dental health and provide early detection of potential dental issues. Many families schedule their dental appointments altogether at a single office so they can enjoy a variety of benefits, from convenience to comprehensive dental care. Finding an office that can help kids, teens, and adults with everything from regular cleanings to orthodontics and even cosmetic dental treatments has many benefits.

Family Dental Appointments Are More Convenient

First and foremost, as parents, your schedule is tight. Between work, school, after-school activities, and endless errands, the amount of time you have for dental visits is limited. Scheduling at different dental offices and on different days adds to the complexity. Seeing the same dentist makes scheduling back-to-back appointments easier and makes it much less confusing when scheduling follow-ups. This saves on time and hassle for everyone in your family.

Recurring Dental Appointments Provide Consistent Care

Seeing the same dental team for everyone in your family means you will all receive the same level of care. A family dentist can track all of your family’s dental health and dental history, and get to know your family over time. This helps ensure that you and your kids receive excellent care over the years of dental visits. Moreover, your dentist will have a more holistic view of your oral health by working with you and your family. For example, some dental issues, like other health issues, can be genetic. Your dentist knows what to look out for if everyone is coming to the same dental office.

Family Dentists Help Track Your Oral Health Over Time

Some dental offices specialize in only working with children, while others specialize in just working with adults. A good family dental office provides all-in-one services that can help ensure that you and your family can get the treatments they need. This means tracking your children’s oral health through every stage of development. They are there as your kids start losing baby teeth and getting their adult teeth. They can recommend dental sealants to prevent cavities as the molars come in. They can provide orthodontic treatments or referrals when your kids get older, and they can make recommendations about wisdom tooth removal for your older teenagers. Throughout every stage of oral development, they will be able to help you and your family manage your oral health.

Schedule Family Dental Services in Chicago

Dental Town Chicago has 12 family dental offices throughout the Chicago area. We work with patients of all ages across a variety of dental disciplines, including general/preventative care, restorative work, cosmetic procedures, orthodontics, and more. For more information, please contact one of our offices to schedule an appointment. 

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