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Choosing a dental care provider for your family may not be at the top of your list just after you move. However, you should become acquainted with a dentist near your new home in case of a dental emergency, not to mention those routine check-ups that everyone looks forward to.

“Finding a dentist quickly is important because you can establish a relationship with a dentist before an emergency situation arises and you find yourself scrambling to find a dentist to take care of you that you never met,” said Dr. Dinah Vice of Dr. Dinah Vice and Associates, Sunrise Dental, with locations in Chapel Hill and Raleigh. “Also, continuous care prevents some emergencies; for instance, early detection of cavities preventing the tooth from abscessing.”

“I feel it’s very important for a newly relocated family to find new healthcare providers as soon as possible,” said Dr. Tim Sims, dentist and owner of Timothy D. Sims, DDS, PA. “It’s easy to procrastinate with this decision and then find yourself in a spot when you really need help. It also becomes easy to neglect your condition whether dental or otherwise if you put off choosing a provider.

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