{"id":202,"date":"2019-07-15T16:41:18","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T16:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2019-07-15T16:41:51","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T16:41:51","slug":"finding-right-family-dentist-farmington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/15\/finding-right-family-dentist-farmington\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Look for in a Family Dentist in Farmington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-203 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_124044604-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Family at dentist \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_124044604-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_124044604-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_124044604-1024x684.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Finding the right family dentist in Farmington is a big task, but you don\u2019t have to do it alone. While you may have some specific traits in mind, there are some universal attributes that a good dentist should have. In this post, you\u2019ll learn how to narrow your options by looking for the top 5 qualities of a family dentist.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Top 5 Qualities of a Family Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>Keep the following traits in mind when choosing your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/family-dentistry.html\">family dentist<\/a>. However, make sure to always trust your instinct and put your family\u2019s comfort first.<\/p>\n<h3>Highly Qualified<\/h3>\n<p>A dentist with many years of experience in the dental field is more likely to be able to attend to your family\u2019s every need. See which school your prospective dentist attended and learn if they received any awards or honors both during and after their education. Check to see if they\u2019ve completed any continuing education courses. A dentist who stays at the forefront of their profession can best suit your family\u2019s evolving needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Variety of Services<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to choose a dentist who offers a multitude of services to meet the needs of each member of your family. Review the offered services on their website and see if they can address the special needs of both children and the elderly (if applicable to your family). The option to have every dental procedure completed in one office can be extremely convenient for a busy family.<\/p>\n<h3>Positive Reviews<\/h3>\n<p>It never hurts to ask family, friends and coworkers (specifically those with their own families) for a referral. Local family blogs, forums and social media pages can also have helpful recommendations. Checking a practitioner\u2019s online reviews may also be useful. Pay close attention to testimonials from patients who received the same services that you are interested in.<\/p>\n<h3>Location and Hours<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure that the dental office is in a convenient location from your family\u2019s home, work and\/or school. Review the office\u2019s hours and see if they offer extended or weekend hours. It\u2019s important to ensure that a dentist will allow parallel appointments to make scheduling easy for your entire family.<\/p>\n<h3>Personality<\/h3>\n<p>If a dentist is perfectly qualified for your family\u2019s needs but doesn\u2019t feel like the right fit for you, don\u2019t feel hesitant to choose a different practitioner. This extends to the office staff as well, who should be friendly and helpful. It\u2019s important to choose a place where your entire family can feel safe and at ease.<\/p>\n<p>Thorough research is necessary when buying a new family van or considering a move. Your choice in a family dentist should be just as important. Farmington family dentist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/meet-us.html\">Dr. Thomas Peters<\/a> would be happy to treat your entire family under one roof.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>A native of Farmington, Dr. Thomas Peters is trained specifically in family dentistry. He has been voted the Top Dentist of Hartford County for 5 years in a row. If you have further questions about your family\u2019s dental health, he can be reached through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at 860-677-8500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the right family dentist in Farmington is a big task, but you don\u2019t have to do it alone. While you may have some specific traits in mind, there are some universal attributes that a good dentist should have. 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