{"id":10,"date":"2018-02-28T15:55:22","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T15:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/?p=10"},"modified":"2018-02-28T15:55:22","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T15:55:22","slug":"family-dentist-in-michigan-city-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/28\/family-dentist-in-michigan-city-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Need a New Family Dentist in Michigan City? Give Us a Try!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_102016884__1516559648_45709-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman dental visit\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_102016884__1516559648_45709-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_102016884__1516559648_45709-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_102016884__1516559648_45709.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When was the last time that you visited a family dentist in Michigan City? If it\u2019s been longer than 6 months, you might not remember how it is to have you or your child visit a dental practice for the very first time. If you\u2019re nervous\u2014or think that your little one could possibly be anxious about seeing the dentist\u2014this post is for you!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect with the First Visit to a New Practice<\/h2>\n<p>If it\u2019s been a long time since you\u2019ve visited a dentist, you will need to find a dental practice that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/new-patients.html\">accepts your insurance<\/a> first off. If you don\u2019t have insurance, then it\u2019s best to explore practices that offer financial plans that meet your needs within your budget.<\/p>\n<p>During your initial visit, catch your new dentist up to speed with you and your family\u2019s health. Discuss your medical and oral health history so that your dentist has a better idea of what you\u2019ve experienced in the past and what your future concerns could possibly consist of.<\/p>\n<p>Then, you\u2019ll proceed with a thorough preventive care appointment that consists of an exam and cleaning!<\/p>\n<h2>Preventive Dental Care Appointments<\/h2>\n<h3>The Comprehensive Dental Exam<\/h3>\n<p>During this exam, our team is searching for the earliest symptoms of dental issues. There are many things that a dentist may be able to spot in your smile that\u2019s just not detectable to the untrained eye. For instance, a lesion you may not have noticed under the tongue could be an early symptom of oral cancer.<\/p>\n<p>These are the problems that we try to keep an eye out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>Gum disease<\/li>\n<li>TMJ Disorder<\/li>\n<li>Bruxism (teeth grinding)<\/li>\n<li>Oral Cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your dentist will also take dental x-rays to view the inner and outer workings of your smile. Once these images have been taken, they will be stored in your file for future reference.<\/p>\n<h3>The Professional Cleaning of Teeth and Gums<\/h3>\n<p>During your dental cleaning, one of our skilled dental hygienists will thoroughly clean between each of your teeth. This helps remove plaque buildup and hardened tartar from the smile. This can help keep dental problems like decay and gum disease from developing.<\/p>\n<p>When was your last dental visit? As you can see, preventive care is the key to maintaining a great smile. So, if it\u2019s been longer than 6 months, you should schedule your family\u2019s visit with their local dentist in Michigan city.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>Here at Edgewood Dental, we work to provide excellent dental care with modern practices for patients of all ages. Whether you\u2019re looking for a children\u2019s dentist in Michigan City or a cosmetic dentist to improve your smile\u2019s aesthetics, you can reply on the services our office has to offer! If you need to schedule an initial dental visit, don\u2019t be scared to give us a try!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When was the last time that you visited a family dentist in Michigan City? If it\u2019s been longer than 6 months, you might not remember how it is to have you or your child visit a dental practice for the very first time. 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