family dentistry

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Whether you are new to the Wilmington area or simply want to know if your current family dental practice is up to snuff, what should you look for? For many families, finding the perfect dental home means finding a place that’s convenient, comfortable, and caters to all stages and ages of life. But while these factors are important, they aren’t the only qualities you should consider. If you’re curious about how a current or new family dental practice is able to provide you and your family with the best care, take our quick five-question quiz.

 

Have You Found The Right Family Dental Practice For Your Family?

Every family will have a different checklist of what they want most in a family dental practice, there are a few key priorities you should have on your list. Take a quick five-minute quiz to see if you’ve yet to find the right family dentistry to meet the needs of your family.

 

Quiz Yourself To Find Out If You’ve Found The Perfect Family Dental Practice Blog

  • Is Your Dentist An American Dental Association Member?

The ADA mandates consistency in dental standards. In addition to establishing baseline recommendations of dental applications, technology, and products, the ADA encourages best dental practices and patient care among its entire international membership. Limestone Dental’s Dr. David Nibouar and Dr. Matt Baran are both proud ADA members.

  • Does Your Dentist Receive Positive Patient Reviews?

One of the best ways to gain insight into the quality and customer care of a family dental practice is to look into patient feedback. If your dentist doesn’t have visible patient testimonials, you may want to ask why. With exceptional dental services, typically comes transparent praise.

  • Is Your Dentist Skilled And Adept At Treating Patients of All Ages?

Simply because a dentistry claims to be a family dental practice, how can a patient be sure that every member of the family will be treated according to his/her needs? This is a great question! Never be afraid to research the educational background and experience of a potential dentist. Much like transparency in patient reviews, pay close attention to what a family dental practice reveals about the types and extent of services they provide. At Limestone Dental Associates, we grow with families—from toddlerhood to the golden years, we accommodate the dental needs of each individual stage of life.

  • Does Your Family Dental Practice Provide A Variety of Dental Services?

Family dental practices with diverse dental options such as general, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dental services adds abundant value for families. Knowing that they can receive a host of dental procedures under one roof is important for families seeking convenience, flexibility, and confidence in care.

  • How Convenient Is Your Family Dental Practice?

Is your family dental practice in close proximity to your place of work, home, or child’s school? In addition to considering the convenience of geographics, it’s important to find a family dentistry that offers appointment times that are conducive to your family’s scheduling needs.

 

Limestone Dental Associates Difference

At Limestone Dental, it’s our mission to make life as easy as possible for the families we see. Families from all over the Pike Creek/Wilmington area come to Limestone Dental for the unparalleled dental care, customer service, and convenience we offer. You’ll find that we meet everything on the above checklist and more.

If you’d like to book an appointment with us, simply click here to get started or call us now at 302-307-6407.

Posted on by Matt Baran

A Family Dentist for All Ages Blog General & Preventive Dentistry

Limestone Dental Offers Quality Care for Children, Adults and Seniors

Effective dental care is not one-size-fits-all. Dental treatments vary greatly from patient to patient and from age group to age group. It’s no surprise that the care involved in pediatric dentistry differs greatly from dental treatments for senior citizens.

With that in mind, finding a family dentist that can offer patient-specific care for each member of your family is essential.

Family dentistry should provide more than just general dental care. Rather, it should feature specialized treatments and departments for the diverse needs of patients (from children to seniors), all while offering the convenience of a single, local office that can provide for each member of your family.

That’s exactly what Limestone Dental Associates can offer you and your family. Featured below is a closer look at Limestone’s dental care for kids, adults and seniors.

Pediatric Dental CareA Family Dentist for All Ages Blog General & Preventive Dentistry

Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. Whether your child still has their baby teeth or has a full set of adult teeth, kids require a distinct approach to dental care to promote dental and overall health.

Some of the most important preventive services for kids include cleanings, fluoride applications, monitoring for cavities and decay, and X-rays to assess the growth and shape of the jaw and bite. As kids get older, access to specialized services, like orthodontics, is essential.

Adult Dental Care

Once you reach adulthood, you can largely put general dental care on hold, right? Wrong. While adults are much less likely to attend regular dental appointments, they are recommended to visit the dentist just as often as kids: every six months.

For adults, visiting the family dentist means more than just undergoing regular teeth cleanings. Your dentist will monitor for cavities, oral cancer, nerve damage, and other dental and oral issues that could severely impact your health and wellbeing.

Senior Dental Care

As you age, your teeth are susceptible to wear and tear, just like any other part of your body. Aging teeth may raise the risk of dental decay, gum diseases, exposed nerves and other issues. That’s why quality dental care is so critical for seniors. Limestone Dental Associates is proud to feature the specialized services that seniors rely on.

Limestone Dental Associates: Your Family Dentist

If you’ve been looking for a qualified family dentist local to you, Limestone Dental Associates is the reliable, attentive dental practice you’ve been in pursuit of.

Our family dentists provide preventive care and specialized treatments for family members of all ages. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Limestone Dental Associates online or by phone at 302-239-0502.

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Five Factors to Consider When Choosing a Dentist for Children Blog Pediatric Dentistry

 

Whenever parents seek a healthcare provider for their child, it can come with a level of uncertainty. How do I know if this pediatrician is a good one? Is there a family doctor anywhere near us? What should I look for in a dentist that caters to children? These are logical and important questions to ask—especially the last one, which we can help shed light on. When it comes to finding the perfect dentist for children, there are a few scenarios to consider.

In Your Search for a Dentist For Children, Consider Five Favorable Factors

Many people wonder what the difference is between general dentistry and family dentistry. All dentists are required to complete in-depth curricula during the first two years of their dental education, with the addition of a focused clinical practice that takes place the following two years. Once the clinical practice has neared an end, dentists will obtain certification in one of nine appropriated dental specialties. Although general and family dentistry are closely related, the distinction is apparent in a family dentist’s ability to treat patients of all ages, rather than solely adults.

Family dentists will have more insight into the issues that specifically relate to children, including best oral hygiene practices for toddlers, preschoolers, teens and tweens. When it comes to seeking a dentist for children that Wilmington parents choose, take a look at five benefits your family dentist should be able to provide: Five Factors to Consider When Choosing a Dentist for Children Blog Pediatric Dentistry

  1. Best Pediatric Oral Hygiene Practices
  2. A family dentist will be able to key you in on vital information that specifically pertains to your child’s age. For example, a family dentist will know that your preschooler only needs a pea-size amount of toothpaste and a soft-bristle toothbrush.
  1. Consistency and Reliability
  2. Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that the first dental visit for children occur by age one or shortly after the first tooth appears? It’s further suggested that children routinely visit the dentist every six months. Having a family dentist can ensure that you stay on top of appointments (they will kindly remind you!).
  1. Child-specific Dental Services
  2. A family dentist for children will be able to provide services essential to the healthy development of your child’s teeth, including a fluoride varnish to help protect from tooth decay and cavities, and x-rays to make sure teeth are developing properly.
  1. A Dentistry to Grow With
  2. One of the best aspects of a family dentistry is the prospect of your entire family sharing a single dental home. As your child grows, he/she will have the benefit of establishing a lifelong relationship with his/her dentist. Plus, for convenience, it doesn’t hurt to be able to schedule family appointments close together!
  1. Friendliness, Cleanliness and Safety
  2. You want a dentist and staff that understands children! It’s imperative as a parent to know that your child is going to a clean and safe environment that embraces all the intricacies that come with all ages and stages of childhood.

The Limestone Dental Difference

At Limestone Dental Associates, we are dedicated to cultivating relationships with patients of all ages. Dr. David Nibouar and Dr. Matt Baran have combined decades of experience in treating toddlers to teens and every stage in between—and it’s a joy and privilege they share.

We understand the complexities of parenthood and busy schedules, so we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs while also ensuring that your child receives the best care possible.

If you’d like more information on what to look for in your search for a dentist for children or would like to take the next step by booking an appointment, call us anytime! We look forward to you joining the Limestone Dental family: (302) 239-0502.