{"id":494,"date":"2019-04-03T20:55:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T20:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=494"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:33:46","slug":"3-benefits-going-family-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/03\/3-benefits-going-family-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Benefits of Going to a Family Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_195386711__1556657431_82936-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"three generations walking\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_195386711__1556657431_82936-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_195386711__1556657431_82936-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_195386711__1556657431_82936.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your family is the most important thing to you in the world. You would do anything for them. When it comes to their oral health, you want to find a dental practice that can meet their needs and help them have the kind of experience that sets them on the path to oral health in the future. Well, a family dentist can do that for every member of your family, even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">young children<\/a>. Keep reading this post to learn about the benefits of choosing a family dentist for the ones you love most.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>One-Stop Shop<\/h2>\n<p>You already chauffer your children to soccer practice, ballet class, piano lessons, and more. For your family\u2019s dental health, you can have just one stop for everyone\u2014your family dentist. Whether your child needs a cavity filled or you need a root canal or a dental implant, you can go to the same place and save yourself a few unnecessary headaches. Especially if you have a dental emergency, it can comforting to know that your family dentist can resolve the problem in-house. When you have a dental office that can perform many of the procedures that your family will need under one roof, why would you want to go anywhere else?<\/p>\n<h2>No Transitions for the Kids<\/h2>\n<p>With life changes, some transitions are necessary. For instance, your child eventually learns how to drive or graduates high school. That doesn\u2019t mean that all transitions are easy or fun. If you\u2019ve gone to a pediatric dentist for your child, having to adapt to and get to know a new dental home after turning age 18 can be an unpleasant experience for them. It\u2019s simpler and easier to find a family-friendly dental office that can treat your entire family\u2014both old and young\u2014from the start. That way, no one has to worry about starting from scratch with a new dental office down the road.<\/p>\n<h2>Friendly, Caring Team of Dental Professionals<\/h2>\n<p>Your family dentist is more than an experienced professional who helps patients of all ages. They and their staff have families too and treat their patients\u2019 families how they would want their own to be treated. As a result, finding a quality family dental office means that you\u2019ll enjoy a welcoming reception and compassionate care every time you go in, making dental visits much more pleasant and even potentially enjoyable. And these positive experiences can make all the difference, particularly for children, and motivate them to continue healthy oral practices in the future.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, you would do anything to protect your family, and that includes protecting their smiles. Regardless of whether it\u2019s for preventive care or complex dental work, your family dentist can provide the care that your loved ones need. You can rest assured that their oral health is in capable, gentle hands. See the difference your family dentist can make by scheduling an appointment with them today!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/\">Long Family Dental<\/a>, Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/meet-dr-robert-long.html\">Robert<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/meet-dr-chris-long.html\">Chris<\/a> Long are brothers and were born and raised in Cleburne. They joined their father in the family business of dentistry and the family practice in 1995 and 2004 respectively. Both have earned fellowships with the International College of Oral Implantology and continue to hone their skills and knowledge with continued education. They also each have children of their own. To make an appointment with them, call (817) 645-2437 or click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your family is the most important thing to you in the world. You would do anything for them. 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