Everyone knows that you're supposed to get a yearly check-up with your family doctor to have a physical and just make sure that everything is functioning properly.  And most people actually go to the doctor every year.  What is less commonly known is that having a family dentist and having bi-yearly check-ups is just as important as seeing your family doctor.  Keep reading this article and you'll learn a few of the most important reasons why.

First of all, your family dentist, like your family doctor, knows your family.  S/he knows each member, knows their history, their personalities, their likes and dislikes, etc.  Your family dentist knows that you hate bubblegum toothpaste but love cinnamon.  S/he knows that you had a tooth knocked out in a hockey game two years ago.  Your family dentist knows if you have special requests when at the dentist.  S/he knows if you gag easily or if you are sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.  S/he knows if you are highly tolerant to pain.  Your family dentist knows how much Novocain it takes to numb your nerves before filling a cavity.  S/he knows your oral hygiene habits and how to encourage you to improve them.  Like your family doctor, your family dentist is the best person to diagnose and treat any ailments you may have.

Having a family dentist eliminates all sorts of repetitious exams and questions.  Your family dentist knows your dental history.  S/he knows what kinds of work has been done on your teeth.  S/he knows how many cavities you've had filled.  S/he knows every centimeter of your mouth.  You family dentist has records of every procedure ever done on your teeth.  S/he knows what the best procedures to follow would be in each dental situation. 

Another benefit of having a family dentist is that s/he will be able to monitor the growth of your teeth (or degeneration, if you're older).  This will enable you to be prepared (mentally, physically and financially) for braces, implants, root canals, etc.  If you were to simply visit a random dentist, s/he would probably not be able to diagnose or prescribe the best treatments for your dental health.  This does not mean that this dentist is not a good one, but simply that s/he does not know you and the progress of your teeth.

One final benefit of a family dentist is that s/he knows your family's financial situation.  Perhaps money is not an issue for your family.  If that's the case, good job.  This paragraph is not for you.  But if you, like most of us in this world, have struggled for some period of time with your finances, having a family dentist who knows your family and your ability to pay will be greatly beneficial.  If you have always been a faithful bill payer, but some disastrous even occurs, your family dentist may be more understanding with your bills than a random dentist would be.

If you live in Kimberly, Wisconsin and are looking for a family dentist or simply want to change to a better dentist, Joseph C. Ferraro is the right choice to make!  Dr. Ferraro is an expert in the field of dentistry.  He is a specialist in implants and smile makeovers.  For more information, see the following paragraph.