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How to choose a dentist that best fits your needs?
Boston North Dental • Mar 19, 2019
5 Question to ask when choosing a dentist
With smart phone in palm, patients have many options at their fingertips when selecting a dental office. Are you new to the area or considering critical dental procedure with existing dental office? Many patients wonder, how do I choose a dentist? What questions should I ask? Is my current dentist best for me?
We want you to be able to choose a dental office with confidence and for that reason we have outlined some import factors to consider.
Comfort & Care
Does the dentist and office staff make you feel comfortable so that you are able to ask questions and have a full understanding of any underlying health issues and available treatment options? Does the dentist walk you through treatment plans, answer any questions and provide necessary updates as you proceed through actual treatment? The last thing a patient would want is to feel pressured into treatment that they don’t feel is necessary.
Aesthetic results
Dentistry is as much an art as a science. Aesthetic result of full mouth restoration, through procedures like all on six, all on four restoration or single tooth veneers, crown or implant restoration not only depend on the dentists education, but also on the artistic skill of your dentist. Asking to view before & after images of previous cases, can be a valuable tool in determiningthe artistic ability of a dentist.
Continuing Education
Dentistry is evolving at rapid pace. Besides modern technology like digital x-rays, intra-oral cameras, same-day crowns and digital office, a dentist that is dedicated to continuous learning through conferences and study clubs, would not only be aware of new treatment options and procedures made available by these technologies, but also knowledgeable about risk and adverse outcome of such procedures. Hence looking at a dentist’s continuing education should be one of the critical criteria for your selection. Any dentist would be delighted to share their educationaccomplishments with you.
Individualized treatment
Tailoring treatment options to an individual patient is very important, not only for the patient but also for the doctor. Just because TV or social media states that some braces or implant system are best does not make them best for all patients. Asking for and receiving a detail explanation about why a certain procedure is most optimal for you is essential for any dental treatment. Having an individualized treatment plan ensures that patient expectations are met and provides for a happy experience for both patient and doctor.Patient reviews
Average star rating and number of reviews are obviously one way to compare dentists and dental practices. However, reading actual reviews can be tremendously valuable in helping you choose a dentist that suits your individual needs. You may even find review from a patient with a case similar to your!Non-healthcare related products or services bought hastily can be returned or undone. Medical & dental services should never be agreed to rashly, but instead considered carefully. Beautiful smile is God’s gift for lifetime. Ensuring that you are receiving dental treatment from the best possible dental team goes a long way in preserving, enjoying and enhancing that gift. Our hope is that this blog will help you in taking that first step of finding a dentist that is best fit for you!