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How to Choose a Family Dentist

June 10, 2016

Carlisle family dentistryChoosing a dental office for Carlisle family dentistry is not a decision that should be made in haste. You need to choose a family dentist who offers complete dental services to care for your family as their oral needs change over the years. With a caring and experienced dentist welcoming your family into their office, every member of your family will build a positive relationship with the dentist to make their oral health a priority throughout life. While there are many excellent choices for a Carlisle PA family dentist, not everyone will be the perfect fit for your family. To choose the best dentist for your family’s exact needs and comfort, there are a few key factors you need to keep in mind when making your selection.

Training and Qualifications

Naturally, you need to choose a dentist who is qualified to care for your family. However, based on your family’s exact needs, you may want to look for a dentist who has undergone advanced training in an array of dental fields to offer more extensive services to their patients. The more extensive training a dentist has, the more services your family will benefit from under one roof. For example, Dr. Thomas Neslund is able to offer complete general, family, restorative, endodontic, and surgical services.

Experience You Can Trust

In addition to the training and qualifications a dentist has, you also need to consider how long that dentist has been in practice. Dentists who are supported by extensive experience are able to perform more diverse procedures in their office. Not to mention, you will be able to find information about the dentist’s reputation from current and previous patients to help you determine if that dentist is right for you.

Comprehensive Services

As each member of your family ages, their oral health needs will change. Your family needs a dentist by their side who is able to care for their oral needs as they change. For example, you need a family dentist who offers pediatric care for the young members of your family. But, that dentist should also offer restorative, orthodontic, and even cosmetic services to continue to meet your children’s needs as they become teens and then enter adulthood.

Caring Atmosphere

It doesn’t matter how qualified a dentist is if your family isn’t comfortable in the office. The atmosphere of the dental office plays a large role in how your family will feel about visiting the dentist. Choose a kind and caring office that goes the extra mile to ensure each member of your family feels welcomed and is comfortable. If you have young children, be sure to choose a dentist who has staff that’s able to accommodate the unique needs of younger patients.

Your Carlisle Family Dentistry

Dr. Thomas Neslund of Carlisle Family & Cosmetic Dentistry knows just how important it is to choose the right dentist for your family. Dr. Neslund strives to provide complete comprehensive care for every member in your family as he treats your family as his own. If you’re in need of a new family dentist, call (717) 609-4690 to schedule an appointment.