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Benefits of Multi-Specialty Dental Practice for Comprehensive Dental Care

Dentist and orthodontist working together to view a patient’s x-ray.

When you have a dental health condition that requires the intervention of a specialist, your dentist often has to refer you to a specialist that works in a different office, sometimes miles away. Going to the dentist can be stressful enough already. Wouldn’t it be better to continue your treatment with the practice you know and trust? Some dental practices, like Pointe Dental Group, can offer comprehensive dental care by employing a well-rounded team of dentists and specialists to offer the most commonly-needed dental services.

What Is a Dental Practice with Multiple Specialties?

Like other medical disciplines, dentistry is full of specialties that require unique education and training. These specialties focus on aspects of your dental health, such as orthodontics or periodontist.

In many instances, dentists that specialize in one discipline of dental medicine work in their own practice. This is why you may have had a dentist refer you to near-by orthodontists, as opposed to performing any orthodontic examinations or treatments in the office you usually visit.

There are nine recognized specialties in dentistry, and here are a few of the most common:

Orthodontics – This well-known specialty focuses on diagnosis and treatment of problems with the structure of your mouth or jaw. If you need braces to correct the alignment of your teeth, you’ll need to speak with an orthodontist.

Pediatric Dentistry – Like pediatric medicine, some dentists choose to specialize in dental care for children and young adults.

Periodontics – Gum disease and periodontal disease is a serious risk for Americans nation-wide. Periodontists specialize in dentistry related to your gums, and are thoroughly-educated in identifying and treating periodontal disease. They also perform many types of gum and oral surgeries, as well as placing implants.

By staffing a team with multiple specialties along with the dentists and hygienists, your dentist can be a “one-stop-shop” for the full-range of dental services you may need in your lifetime.

The Primary Benefits of a Multi-Specialty Practice

Familiarity

Fear of the dentist is a surprisingly common trait. Despite the countless advancements in dental medicine that have made it more comfortable and less painful, people are still hesitant to visit the dentist unless they must.

One thing that makes it easier to go? Familiarity! When you know your dentist and hygienist, it helps you feel comfortable. Not only does it make your visits easier, it means you’re more willing to ask questions and get the information you need.

When your dental practice also has the orthodontist or periodontist that you were referred to, you’ll be far more comfortable at your appointment. Because your dental health is important to your overall health, it’s critical that you build a relationship with your dentist so that you can work together to treat problems or prevent future risks to your oral health.

Get More Done with Fewer Appointments

Your time is precious, and a practice offering comprehensive dental care works well to help you preserve as much of your time as possible.

We often combine services during a single visit when you need to meet with a dentist and a specialist. Not only will you not have to travel to a separate location, you can save time by turning what would be two appointments into one.

Consistent Service

In addition to familiarity, one of the most frustrating experiences you can have is sub-standard service. When you can continue visiting the same dental practice for all your needs, you’ll experience the same care and warmth that you’ve grown accustomed to from previous visits.

Because the specialists work in the same practice, they’ll follow the same office policies and guidelines for patient care that you receive from your general dentist. Because of this, you won’t be blindsided by things like unusual billing practices, which can cause severe anxiety for many.

Pointe Dental Group is a practice with a staff of doctors that are experts in a variety of dental fields. We have general dentists, orthodontists, periodontics and Dr. Van Walleghem is a Diplomate in Dental Sleep Medicine.

Easy Consultations

Working with a specialist often requires a lot of information from the referring dentist. After all, they know exactly why you need to see the specialist! In most cases, that means collecting a lot of paperwork to transfer over to the specialist’s office for them to try and familiarize themselves with your records.

In a multi-specialist facility, both the dentist and specialist will be colleagues that can work together to keep each other up-to-date with your history and progress. It will be easier for them to treat your problems, and easier for you to transition back-and-forth as needed!

Dental Care for the Whole Family

A woman with her child at a dentist office

Everyone’s dental needs are unique. While one person may have perfect oral health, their brother may need orthodontic treatment. And parents need their own special care too! With a “one-stop-shop” type dentist, your whole family can continue visiting the same office every time they need to schedule an appointment.

Children are particularly anxious with dental visits. If your child is seeing the same dentist that you do, it can help them feel less like they’re meeting with a stranger. As they grow older, and need more specialized care, they may work with familiar faces they’ve seen around the office too.

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Pointe Dental Group has experienced orthodontists and periodontists in Shelby Township and Grosse Pointe, Michigan. We also focus on dental sleep medicine for issues relating to sleep apnea.

Schedule an appointment with us today! New patients can receive FREE comprehensive exam and consultation, plus a full panoramic x-ray with a paid cleaning procedure (a $200 value)!

Grosse Pointe Farms: (313) 881-2480

 

Shelby Township: (586) 803-8300

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