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Family Dentistry Routine Dental Check-up What is Family Dentistry? Family dentistry provides preventive dental services, such as regular teeth cleanings and fluoride treatments, and other basic dental work such as fillings and sealants that may be needed by you and your family. It is important to schedule regular appointments for checkups, so that your dentist can catch any problems before they require advanced dental treatments with specialists. Implants, orthodontics (braces), and periodontal treatments are examples of dental services that require the services of a specialist. Your family dentist may also take x-rays of the teeth on a timely basis to look for cavities or when patient is presented with pain and/or discomfort. Why is it necessary to have routine dental check-up? Routine dental check-up is important because your dentist can help you to maintain good oral health and fix the dental problems before they get severe. Also, tips and instructions of brushing, flossing, and rinsing will be given after the check-up to improve your oral hygiene habits. In general, it is advised to see your family dentist once every six months. Will my dental insurance cover the expenses in the routine dental check-up? While most dental insurance cover basic checkup and teeth cleaning twice a year, it is the best to check with your dental insurance carrier to verify the dental coverage offered by the plan you sign up. Otherwise, you may seek help from your family dentist and the office manager should be able to review the dental benefits you receive from your insurance carrier.