When looking for a dentist to care for your young child’s oral health, you may find yourself at a crossroads: Pediatric Dentist or Family Dentist?
Pediatric dentists are experts in catering to the unique needs of children, especially if your child has dental issues such as thumb sucking or dental anxiety/fear. On the other hand, family dentists offer many benefits that may be the more suitable choice for your entire family.
Building Long-Term Relationships
Hancock and Johnston Dentistry in Lubbock is not only a family dentistry, we are a family practice. We take the time to get to know you, your kids and eventually your grandkids!
Because we provide care for patients of all ages, we are an all-in-one solution for your entire family’s dental needs. This continuity of care can lead to better overall oral health because children become accustomed to regular check-ups and develop trust with us over time.
When children see their parents and siblings receiving care from the same dentist, it can reduce anxiety. Familiarity with the dental environment and consistent care can significantly decrease dental anxiety in children. Additionally, parents who have been patients with us for some time trust us to have guidance over the oral health of their children starting from an early age.
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Convenience for the Whole Family
Managing dental appointments for a family can be challenging, but it’s much easier if the entire family can go at the same time!
Check with us when planning your family’s dental visits — we can make back-to-back appointments to keep you from coming back on multiple days. Families who visit our dental practice enjoy having a centralized care plan and fewer scheduling conflicts.
Timing isn’t the only thing that’s convenient: Bringing your children to a family dentist also can save money in the long run by consolidating services and eliminating the need to be referred to other specialists for what we can accomplish together under one roof.
Versatility in Services
Pediatric dentists receive extra training in child psychology and children special needs care, and partnering with our amazing specialist is a great option when it’s in the child’s best interest.
At Hancock & Johnston Dentistry, we are hyper aware of the issues our youngest patients face. Tooth decay and cavities are common for children because they are still in the learning phase for proper brushing and flossing habits, so we provide Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) treatment for their baby teeth. This is a noninvasive solution for cavities that is fast, inexpensive and painless.
Our orthodontia services include phase 1, early treatment, teens and adults — spanning childhood into adulthood! We are consistently one of the largest general dentist Invisalign providers in the Panhandle.
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Our family dentistry truly invites you to become part of our family. By linking convenience and versatility, you will find that your children feel comfortable in our office. We specifically designed it to help set your mind at ease when you walk in. We have a coffee and juice bar so you can make yourself at home.
And when your child gets settled into our comfy chair, we provide a blanket or pillow to make them cozy. They’ll also have a view of the koi pond in our Zen water garden — kids love it!
That’s why it’s a great idea to choose Hancock and Johnston Dentistry for your next appointment. Meet our skilled team and find out why we are one of the leading practices in Lubbock County!
