Sometimes life changes due to circumstances; you might be moving or you might not have initially included children in your search for a new dentist. Whatever the case, it's important to learn the differences between your family dentist or general dentist. At Dentistry.Calm in Taylor, MI, Dr. James Stewart, and Dr. Nimrat Dhillon are happy to share with you the distinction between the two.
General Dentistry
General dentists are typically required to complete 3 or more years of undergraduate education and then 4 years of dental school to graduate and begin practicing as a general dentist.
Some general dentists regulate the age group of patients they see, which may include children below the age of 16—not very suitable for a family with younger children. However, if such a factor doesn't impact your situation, you should confirm if your general dentist provides the following services:
- Root canals
- Crowns/bridgework
- Tooth extraction
- Dental implants
- Invisalign
- Dentures
- Veneers
- Tooth whitening
- And any others
Family Dentistry
Family dentists must undergo the same education and training as general dentists—they also provide the same services. The difference between your family dentistry and general dentistry is that your family dentist specializes in dental practices for any age. Families might prefer visiting Dentistry.Calm in Taylor, MI, as Dr. Stewart and Dr. Dhillon, can provide you with a family dentist and any dental needs you may require.
Whether your family includes young children or elderly parents, your family dentist can attend to proper tooth brushing for toddlers, or how to correctly clean dentures.
Since family dentistry offers all of the same services as a general dentist, maintaining proper oral hygiene for the whole family outside of your regular dental visits is possible. Having a family dentist can satisfy all your dental needs in one convenient place.
Visit Dentistry.Calm
Avoid several trips to different dental practices and find comfort at Dentistry.Calm with the knowledge that you and your family are taken care of. To schedule an appointment with your family dentist in Taylor, MI, call our office at (743) 946-7700.
