February Newsletter

How Can a Family Dentist Help You?

As a parent, Dr. Raj understands that patients who have children of their own would do anything for their child if it allowed them to live a better life. In the world of dentistry, he’s all too aware of the dangers dental disease pose for children. Tooth decay is considered to be the number one chronic health problem in children. Children are more likely to develop gingivitis, the mildest form of gum disease. Baby bottle tooth decay, tongue thrusting, thumb sucking and early tooth loss all affect children at a higher rate and carry serious implications for their future oral health.

These are just a few of the reasons why Dr. Raj chooses to practice as a family dentist. Not only can he address these issues specifically, but he can do so while providing a comfortable and welcoming environment. Of course, that doesn’t mean he can’t also see your entire family.

To celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month this February, Dr. Raj and his team hopes that patients consider bringing the whole family along for a visit. He can address dental issues in your child early, help you build long-lasting habits for at-home care, and perform treatments that address the needs of all your family members. Here’s how Center One Dental makes it happen.

Address Your Child’s Oral Health from Day One

Due to the higher risks children see to dental disease, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child’s first dental visit occurs by the time they turn one by the very latest. Teeth that erupt are immediately susceptible to tooth decay, which is why Dr. Raj implores parents to visit his office the moment they appear.

At Center One Dental, we put a large emphasis on age one dentistry. This simply means that we take every stage of your child’s oral development into careful consideration. For one, baby teeth are essential to long-term development, which means decayed baby teeth carry negative implications that could follow them into adulthood. The sooner we can catch problems like these and more, the more positive your child’s future will be for their oral health.

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Establish Habits That Last a Lifetime

During your child’s visit, Dr. Raj goes over many important habits that you’ll need to help your child with at home. These include brushing, flossing, diet and maintaining routine appointments, which is an often overlooked aspect of continued oral care. But part of keeping the mouth healthy is committing to routine visits well into adulthood, and that starts with keeping dental visits positive at a young age.

When you bring your family to our practice, you can expect a level of patience and accommodation not typically found in other dental practices. Our friendly dental assistants and hygienists are experienced in working with families, making each subsequent visit to our office that much easier.

A Dental Home for the Whole Family

Young patients are always an important focus at Center One Dental, but that doesn’t mean your entire family can’t benefit when you come to the practice. Instead of needing to schedule individual appointments for each of your family members throughout the month, you’re far more likely to get all of your dental needs taken care of in just one visit. This saves you and your family valuable time out of your busy schedule.

Furthermore, our array of services is catered specifically to families, so there’s no shortage of ways that all of your family members can benefit from a visit. Whether you’re bringing in your child for their first appointment, an older family member in need of a new denture or dental implant, or a working parent whose smile needs a cosmetic boost, our office can meet your needs.

When you’re trying to take care of all of your family members’ dental care needs, it doesn’t make sense to travel to different practices to get them done. We hope that our patients consider Children’s Dental Health Month as an opportunity to seize the benefits that a family dentist like Dr. Raj has to offer the community. If you or a family member is long overdue for a checkup or your child hasn’t had their first dental visit yet, feel free to give us a call and schedule your next appointment!

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