{"id":124,"date":"2020-09-21T19:11:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T19:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/blog\/?p=124"},"modified":"2020-09-21T19:11:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T19:11:28","slug":"4-benefits-of-seeing-a-family-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/21\/4-benefits-of-seeing-a-family-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Benefits of Seeing a Family Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/family-dentist-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"mother and young daughter seeing family dentist in Los Alamitos \" class=\"wp-image-125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/family-dentist-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/family-dentist-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/family-dentist-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/family-dentist-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/family-dentist-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s already bad enough driving your child halfway across town to see their pediatric dentist when it\u2019s time for their checkup every six months. At their most recent visit, you found out they need braces, which requires you to drive them to a separate orthodontic practice and fill out even more paperwork. If only there were a way to make this whole thing easier! Fortunately, there is \u2013 by seeing a family dentist in Los Alamitos. Here are four benefits of taking everyone in the family to see the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/family-dentist.html\">dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. It\u2019s More Convenient \u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can save a lot of time and gas by not having to drive everyone in the family to a separate practice. In fact, the majority of family dental practices will offer you the chance to schedule the whole family\u2019s checkups and cleanings on the same day. That way, you can make it a fun family outing by visiting the park or the movies afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. They Provide a Variety of Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Family dentists have undergone extensive training to be able to treat patients of all ages. Because of their qualifications, family dentists are often able to provide a wide array of services. Whether your little one needs their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/orthodontics.html\">teeth straightened<\/a>, you need a cavity filled, or your mother needs a new pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a>, a family dentist should be able to meet everyone\u2019s needs under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You\u2019ll Set a Good Example for Your Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit a family dentist, your son or daughter will be able to watch you getting your teeth examined and cleaned. They will see that going to the dentist is nothing to be afraid of. Since they\u2019ll be less scared of the dentist, they\u2019ll be more likely to seek out dental care of their own accord when they become an adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Keep Track of the Whole Family\u2019s Health in One Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A family dental practice can maintain a record of the whole family\u2019s dental, and sometimes medical, history. Because everyone\u2019s charts are in one place, the dentist will be able to determine whether certain oral health problems are genetic and can watch for early warning signs in your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still taking all of your loved ones to different practices across town, it\u2019s time to make the switch to a family dentist. You\u2019ll be so glad you did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. William C. Poe is a family dentist in Los Alamitos, CA who graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School in 1988. Since then, he has earned a Fellowship with the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics and a Masters in Orthodontics from the Straight Wire Seminars for Orthodontics. Due to his advanced training, he is able to provide a wide variety of dental services for patients of all ages. To learn more about the benefits of seeing a family dentist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billpoedds.com\/contact-us.html\">visit Dr. Poe\u2019s website<\/a> or call his office at (562) 594-5067.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s already bad enough driving your child halfway across town to see their pediatric dentist when it\u2019s time for their checkup every six months. At their most recent visit, you found out they need braces, which requires you to drive them to a separate orthodontic practice and fill out even more paperwork. 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