Your smile is important to you. A general dentist can provide many services to keep your smile healthy and beautiful.
At Magic Smiles Dental and Implant Centre, Dr. Arpit Pathak has extensive training to use to the latest technologies, techniques, and materials that modern dental care offers. He provides comprehensive dental care, and he can help you enjoy good oral health for the rest of your life.
Here are five reasons that you need a general dentist.
5. Regular Checkups and Dental Cleans
You should visit a general dentist twice a year – or every six months – to have your teeth and gums checked and cleaned. A general dentist can check for early signs of dental issues and take immediate action to correct or prevent them.
Even with the best personal care at home, you may have enamel stains and plaque buildup that can only be removed professionally. General dentists provide dental cleans to keep your teeth and gums healthy and your smile white and beautiful.
4. A Variety of Dental Services at One Place
You need a general dentist so that you and your family have access to many different dental services in one office, where you know the team and feel comfortable and well cared for. In addition to checkups and dental cleans, general dentistry includes:
- Restorative dentistry like fillings, veneers, crowns, bridges, and dental implants
- Cosmetic dentistry like teeth whitening and veneers
- Children’s dentistry for healthy gums and teeth
- Orthodontic dentistry like traditional braces and clear braces
The value of having all of your family’s dental care at one office cannot be overstated. In our modern culture, time is tight and responsibilities are great. Save time by booking your children’s checkups, cleanings, and other dental visits back-to-back so you only have to make one trip to the dentist.
3. A Trusting Relationship
If you have good oral health, you probably see your dentist only twice a year. By choosing a Coffs general dentist who can provide all of your family’s dental care, over time you will see that same dentist at many visits.
This more consistent interaction will contribute to you being able to develop trust in the dentist, as you witness his compassion, knowledge, and dedication in treating your family. In addition, you will get to know the hygienist, assistant, and front office personnel. Dr. Pathak has a great team!
You can feel confident at your appointments, in a familiar setting where the doctor answers all of your questions and the team makes sure you’re comfortable. You can also know that medications are available to help alleviate dental anxiety or nervousness during dental treatments, so you can relax. If you cannot develop trust with your dentist, then perhaps you need to find another.
2. Multi-generational Dental Care
Another benefit is that many general dentists will see patients of any age: your children, spouse, and parents. This makes creating the family schedule convenient, because dental visits can be booked back-to-back to reduce the number of trips to the office.
Many general dentists send appointment reminders. If you have just one dentist for the whole family, you won’t risk confusion on which reminder is for which dentist!
A general dentist should genuinely care about your family’s long-term oral health. The hope is, your family’s general dentist will see your children throughout childhood and into adulthood. You’ll never have to transfer records or be a new patient again.
1. Healthy Smile
Preventive dental care involves treatments and procedures to help your mouth stay healthy, long term. If you attend regular checkups and dental cleans, you’ll greatly reduce your potential for developing serious dental infections or gum disease. The dentist and hygienist will ensure that your teeth are tartar-free so that your gums stay strong and healthy.
Many general dentists offer fluoride treatment, a procedure that bathes teeth in fluoride to strengthen enamel and deter cavities. Some also offer sealants for children. Dental sealants coat the rough, top surfaces of molars, where kids have trouble brushing. Sealants create a barrier so that tooth enamel doesn’t come in contact with bacteria that cause cavities.
Your Coffs General Dentist
If you need a general dentist to provide comprehensive dental care for you and your family, choose our team at Magic Smiles, We have the knowledge and experience you can trust. We also offer a relaxed environment, where your family will feel well cared for. Call us today at (02) 6654-0650 to make your appointment.
