The Importance of Family Dentistry

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Are you looking for an office that provides comprehensive family dentistry? Look no further than Select Dental Associates! Our dentist in South Bend, IN, is proud to offer teeth cleanings, dental sealants, and other treatment options so you can maintain a healthy smile for life. Whether you’re new to town or your family has been here for generations, you can count on our team to always deliver excellent patient care.

Here’s why family dental care is so important.

One Dentist for the Whole Family

When you only have one dentist for the whole family, it’s much more convenient when there’s a dental emergency. Otherwise, you’re left scrambling trying to find the phone number and location of the right dentist.

While a pediatric dentist only treats children up to age 18, our family dentist is able to treat patients of all ages. By keeping the family together, you can make sure your children’s oral health (and your own) stay on the right track.

More Than Just a Family Dentist

A family dentist can offer more than the regular teeth cleanings and fillings. At Select Dental Associates, our dentist offers a wide variety of family dental services such as teeth whitening, dental sealants, and porcelain veneers.

You can trust us to provide the family dental care you need to maintain a healthy, attractive smile. Whether you want to whiten your teeth in one appointment or relieve dental anxiety with laughing gas, we can give you the right dental care.

We Accept All Ages

Dr. Gasko and his team don’t set an age limit on the patients they accept, and this allows us to create better longer-lasting relationships with them. The longer you see our family dentist in South Bend, IN, the more comfortable you’ll feel asking questions about your oral health. It’s easier to maintain a healthy smile when you trust your dentist to give you the best advice.

Having a friendly relationship with your dentist also benefits your children. If you feel more comfortable seeing the dentist, your kids will notice and feel more comfortable as well during their next appointment with us.

More Familiar & Comfortable

Since our local family dentist will have treated your children for years, Dr. Gasko will be able to make better-informed decisions for their oral health. Similarly, your children will be more familiar and comfortable with our dentist as they continue to grow up because they’ll have known him for so long.

When a child ages out of being able to see their pediatric dentist, their dental history and chart can get lost in the transition to another dentist. Fortunately, our family dentist treats patients of all ages. There won’t be any need to get reacquainted with your children’s dental history once they’re adults.

Continuous Care Throughout Life

Did you know that your oral health needs can change over time? For example, the most common chronic disease affecting American children is tooth decay, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news is that dental sealants from our family dentist can help protect your child’s teeth from cavities.

However, as you age, tooth decay isn’t necessarily your biggest threat. Instead, your risk of gum disease increases significantly. The CDC reports that nearly half of adults age 30 and older have some form of gum disease.

At Select Dental Associates, we’re able to keep track of your dental health over the years. We’ll also be able to make changes to your oral hygiene strategy as you change and grow.

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Request an Appointment With Dr. Gasko

Our family dentist in South Bend, IN, is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment for yourself or another member of your household, please call Select Dental Associates at (574) 213-7478. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.