We're back with another installment in our guide to understanding family dentistry and choosing not only the right dentist but the right dental team for yourself and those you love.
In Part 1 of our Ultimate Guide to Family Dentistry, we dug into the differences between general dentists and family dentists and laid out the five key factors to consider when choosing a family dentist in Winston-Salem. Though we strongly encourage you to go back and read Part 1 if you missed it, those pointers, in a nutshell, are to find a dental team that:
- Is not stingy with their communications
- Is open and honest about their expertise and previous patients' experiences
- Is conscious of your budget
- Treat your dental emergencies with the appropriate urgency (a lot!)
- Offers a comprehensive range of treatments and procedures
We're back today with Part 2 of our Ultimate Guide to Family Dentistry! In this installment, we will explore the most significant benefits of family dentistry and discuss how the Dr. Blake Nelson, DDS Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry team goes above and beyond to ensure every patient's comfort, happiness, and oral health!
4 Benefits of Family Dentistry
Family dentistry offers numerous advantages that cater to the oral health needs of individuals of all ages. The right family dentist can provide comprehensive and personalized care for your entire family, from young children to grandma and grandpa. Here are four key benefits of choosing a family dentist for your oral health needs, as well as those of your family:
- Comprehensive Care for All Ages. One of the biggest benefits of family dentistry lies in its ability to offer comprehensive care for patients of all ages and needs. Family dentists are well-versed in treating children, teenagers, adults, and seniors and also in creating an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable, regardless of the treatment or procedure they need. From routine check-ups and cleanings to restorative and cosmetic procedures to sedation dentistry, family dentists have the expertise to address a full range of dental issues for patients at every stage of life, compassionately and empathetically.
- Convenient and Time-Saving. A family dentist will allow you to schedule appointments for multiple members of your family on the same day, saving you the hassle of having to rush back and forth to the dental office or the time of having to just sit and wait until an appointment is over. Additionally, having a single dental team for the whole family fosters continuity of care, allowing the dentist(s) and their team to establish a genuine rapport with each family member and fully understand everyone's oral health history and individual needs.
- Familiarity and Trust. Family dentists create a warm and welcoming environment and foster a sense of familiarity and trust among their patients. For children, visiting the same dentist builds a positive association with dental care and reduces any anxiety associated with dental visits and procedures. Similarly, adults develop a strong bond with their family dentist, knowing they are in capable hands and receiving personalized care from an expert who's intimately familiar with their preferences and their medical history.
- Focus on Preventive Care. While your family dentist is more than happy to address any dental issue or emergency that arises for you, more than anything, their focus is on ensuring that those issues and emergencies never arise – or are quickly and painlessly eliminated if they ever do. Family dentists emphasize education in both children and adults about proper oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and lifestyle choices that promote good dental health. By emphasizing prevention today, your family dentist can help your family avoid the need for more extensive and costly treatments in the future.
Dr. Blake Nelson, DDS Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry Go Above and Beyond!
One of the hallmarks of family dentistry is that it offers a wide range of services and benefits to an extremely wide range of patients. This comprehensive care for all ages, combined with the convenience with which it's offered, are two of the pillars of family dentistry. And rightfully so.
What we think bears special mention here is how our dental team, in the midst of consistently providing top-quality care, takes to heart the fact that, sometimes, a human touch is the most important aspect of a dental procedure. In contemplating this and how our team fosters a warm, friendly, and trusting atmosphere, the words (from our "Reviews" page; lightly edited for length) of one of our patients, Stephanie T., came to mind:
"It's hard to find a dentist that gives you all of his attention.
I haven't been to the dentist in a while. I've got such a bad history of terrible anxiety because other dentists kept working even though I could feel everything with tears running down my cheek! I've actually put off going to the dentist because I've never been anywhere that truly took care of me…
I put my kids' dental care above my own. Now, I have a lot of work to get my smile back. I say this because it's truly hard to find a dentist that sits down, talks to you, gives you all their attention, is understanding but educates you about your options, listens to your concerns, gives you options as well as a plan… Good dentists are needles in a haystack, so when you find one as good as this, you will know you found the right one! And the office staff and dental hygienist were so polite, patient, and kind.., I'm not scared or anxious anymore about going to the dentist!"
This isn't only what sets family dentistry apart from other branches of the field. This is what separates a family dentist from the rest of the pack.
Family Dentistry in Winston-Salem
If you're in the Winston-Salem area and need a family dentist, contact dentists Dr. Blake Nelson, DDS Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry team to schedule an appointment and let us show you that this Ultimate Guide to Family Dentistry is much more to us than just words on a page!
