When you have a family, your life can be really busy and it can take a lot of time to shuffle everybody to and from things like dentist appointments. What if your entire family (including your children and parents) could go to the same dentist? Imagine what it would be like to be able to not have to take everyone to different places. To help ensure that you find the right type of family dentist for your family to see, here are a few different things that you should look for.

1. Find Someone Who Is Good With Kids

When you have little kids, nothing can be more difficult than getting them psyched about the dentist. In fact, you may get more tears out of them than you would going to the pediatrician. To help make a more enjoyable experience for your kids and a less stressful experience for yourself, try looking for a dentist that's really good with kids. Many family dentists have experience with all age groups (including young children) which means they will have tips and tricks on how to make them feel calm. 

2. Find Someone Who Does It All

Another thing you will want to look for in a family dentist is someone who can do just about it all. While your dentist may not be able to do braces for your kids, they may be able to do things like spacers and retainers to help get their mouths ready to see the orthodontist (that way you can see one dentist for a longer amount of time). 

3. Find Someone Who Works Well With Elderly Patients

If you are responsible for taking care of your elderly parents as well, then you are going to want to find a family dentist that can see your parents at the same time as they see your kids. Find a family dentist that has experience working with more geriatric needs like tooth decay, gum erosion, dentures, and even dental implants; that way you know they can address your parent's aging mouth. Additionally, you will want to make sure you find someone that has good bedside manner with elderly patients so that you can ensure your parents are well taken care of.

Now that you know a few of the basics, you can start your hunt for the perfect family dentist to take care of you and your family's oral care needs.

Reach out to a family dentist in your area today to learn more.