If you have a family that includes young children, the ideal situation is to have one dentist you can call on who can treat everyone. Dr. Michael Pugh and the staff at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL are committed to helping families get the quality, caring dental care that they need. Learn the many benefits of having a dentist for your whole family.

The Importance of Family Dentistry
It’s been found that when parents have certain dental problems, their children can develop the same problems over time. This may be due to oral care habits at home, diet (eating sugary foods and snacks often) or the transfer of bacteria through the sharing of spoons, forks and drinks. For this reason and more, it’s important for the whole family to go to the dentist regularly for checkups and treatments.

It’s a Family Affair
When parents team up with their children to develop good dental care habits, kids are more likely to continue those habits when they become independent adults. Part of teaching children about dental health is brushing and flossing with them at home. It’s also extremely important to teach them why they should see the dentist regularly. You can go together and make it a family affair at Dr. Pugh’s office in Huntsville.

What a Family Dentist Does
A family dentist usually provides patients with all common treatments, including cosmetic dentistry, restorative work and therapies to cure dental infections. Here are just a few of the treatments offered by Dr. Pugh for the whole family:

• Cavity fillings (for children who tend to eat a lot of sugary foods and drinks)
• Resolving toothaches (often due to tooth infections, cavities and abscesses).
• Orthodontia (the process of repositioning your teeth to achieve an ideal smile).
• Preventative care (treatments like sealants to prevent dental problems from happening).

Get Dental Care for Your Family
There’s no time like the present for you to call for a dentist appointment for your family at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL. Call (256) 536-3386 today to speak to a friendly staff member.