Five Reasons a Family Dentist is Right for You

The dental field is becoming increasingly specialized, but family dentistry remains the ideal way to protect your and your family’s oral health. Is a family dentist right for you? We’re confident our five reasons will prove that Tonka Smiles is the dental home you need.

1.    Convenience

We’re all busy with work, family, friends, and activities. Seeing a dentist twice a year can be difficult. If you have to book appointments with a pediatric dentist for your child, an orthodontist for your teen, and an endodontist for yourself, things become exponentially more difficult. At Tonka Smiles, we offer full spectrum care for dental issues from root canals to full mouth restorations under one roof for convenience you’ll appreciate.

2.    Lifetime CarePortrait of generational family with Grandmother, Adult Daughter, and, granddaughter.

It can take a while to get to know your dental care provider. If you suffer from dental anxiety or are nervous talking to a dentist, making us your family dental home ensures you don’t have to meet and get to know a new dentist as you move through the various stages of life. We will welcome you as a member of our family and put you at ease regardless of your age, creating a relationship based on trust and familiarity.

3.    Versatility

When children see a pediatric dentist, they have to move to a general dentist when they are 18. Many general dentists refer patients to specialists for everything from root canals to dental restorations, creating a disconnect between patients and dentists. Dental and medical records have to be transferred, and each new dentist has to familiarize themselves with you and your family all over again.

4.    Family History

Family dentists get to know every member of your family, including children. As they grow, we can monitor them for dental health issues present in other family members. This gives your child a jump start on treating conditions earlier and understanding their oral health based on family history.

We also educate parents and children on proper oral hygiene and can improve your family’s dental health by establishing the importance of dental care through example. When your children see you visiting the dentist and get to know us, they are more likely to follow through with regular dental visits as adults.

5.    Affordability

Because our dentists provide the full range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental care, our costs are lower than those of specialists. Families that see their dentists regularly for routine maintenance are less likely to need treatment for serious issues such as cavities, root canals, or extractions. However, when these treatments are required, we can do them in-house, saving you both time and money.

At Tonka Smiles, we welcome patients of all ages, treating family members with dignity and respect at every stage of life. Get to know the dentists and staff at Tonka Smiles and introduce your family to exceptional, full-spectrum dental care by calling Tonka Smiles Phone Number 952-938-8533 today.