{"id":50,"date":"2016-10-31T11:15:02","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T11:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.imagine-smiles.com\/?p=50"},"modified":"2016-10-31T11:15:02","modified_gmt":"2016-10-31T11:15:02","slug":"choose-family-dentist-blaine-loved-ones-smiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/choose-family-dentist-blaine-loved-ones-smiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose a Family Dentist in Blaine For Your Loved Ones\u2019 Smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_000022533721_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"family dentist in blaine offers comprehensive care\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_000022533721_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_000022533721_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_000022533721_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s easy to find a dentist you will visit once &#8212; just flip through the yellow pages. But choosing a dentist that you and your loved ones will go to again and again? That\u2019s a bigger task. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People who have a regular dentist are more likely to enjoy healthier teeth and gums. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/family-preventive-dentistry.html\">family dentist<\/a> will get to know you and your family to provide personalized, compassionate care for many years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What You Want in a Family Dentist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A dentist is a partner in your oral health, making sure you receive regular preventive care and restorative treatments as necessary. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a few things to look out for when you are searching for a family dentist. Browse their website or call the practice directly to find out the following information. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experience: How long has the dentist been practicing? What professional organizations are they involved in? Choosing a dentist who is involved in continuing education opportunities and groups like the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agd.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Academy of General Dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a good way to make sure they are up-to-date with the latest in dentistry. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Services offered: Perhaps the biggest benefit of relying on a family dentist is that they offer a range of services for everyone in your family. From the littlest smile in your family to great grandma and grandpa, choosing a dentist that offers comprehensive services makes things a lot easier on you in the long run. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patient education: In addition to providing excellent dentistry, you want a team that also gives patient advice to help you and your loved ones maintain better hygiene at home. And it\u2019s good to have a dentist who takes the time to thoroughly explain any services &#8212; like dental crowns or fillings &#8212; to help you understand just what\u2019s going on in your mouth. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Referrals: While your family dentist can meet a wide range of needs, there may be times that you need to visit a specialist (like if your teen needs orthodontics). A good family dentist will be able to provide referrals to trusted professionals in the community. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ve Got a List: What Now?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you have your list of potential dentists narrowed down, it\u2019s time to check what your friends and neighbors are saying. It\u2019s never been easier to find out what former and current patients think about a dentist than it is today, with websites like Yelp! and Google reviews. Take some time to read through your dentist\u2019s reviews to get an idea about what you can expect from their care. But if you do come across one or two negative write-ups among many positive ones, don\u2019t let that completely eliminate a dentist from the running. Take note of how the practice responds, instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check Out Imagine Smiles for Superior Family Care!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Green, your dentist in Blaine, is passionate about providing excellence in family dentistry. We know your search for the best family dental practice will lead you to our door &#8212; please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to discuss your care, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/make-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s easy to find a dentist you will visit once &#8212; just flip through the yellow pages. 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