Nov
Dental care is essential for avoiding problems such as gum disease and tooth decay. These two primary conditions can dramatically affect the health, wellness, and beauty of a smile. When patients in the Raleigh area do not maintain their dental health, they may be susceptible to these and many other problems such as staining of the natural teeth and the development of hard calcifications, which may look unattractive on the tooth enamel. Dr. Carl McMillan of Holistic Dental Centers believes that maintaining a healthy smile starts with a quality family dentist.
A family dentist provides the care and attention necessary to help patients of all ages in maintaining a healthy smile. Dr. Carl McMillan and his team provide patients with cleanings, examinations, and periodontal treatment at any age. He recommends that parents bring their children into a family dentist typically by their third birthday. This is a wonderful time to get kids introduced to the dental environment and the dental team, while allowing patients to ask questions so their dentist can better assist them with caring for their child’s dental health. It has been shown that parents who bring their children in early and often to a family dentist will likely be raising children with better dental care habits. This is wonderful news as it shows how essential the early years can be with oral health care.
Dr. Carl McMillan of Holistic Dental Centers also takes the first few appointments to create a patient file. This includes an examination and x-rays to check to see how the teeth are doing. Over time, as the teeth erupt, Dr. Carl McMillan can also make sure that they are coming in with proper alignment. If not, orthodontic intervention can be done early enough to ensure children have better aligned dental arches and bites for improved function and aesthetics.
A family dentist can help patients of all ages, including the youngest infant to the oldest great-grandparent! Contact Holistic Dental Centers today to enjoy the advantages of working with a family dentist and team that truly cares about your household’s oral health and wellness.