Finding the Best Dentist For YOU! What You Might Not Know

How the effort to finding the best dentist will pay off!

Having a good relationship with a dentist that you trust is more important than you would think. Dental health is strongly connected to your overall health. Different dental issues could give clues to what else may be going on your body. And any dental problems you may have can directly the health of your entire body.

So it’s not just about your mouth, it’s about everything including heart problems, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pregnancy, bone loss, Alzheimer’s disease and more. To protect your oral health and your general health, find the best dentist in your area and stay consistent with your check ups. If you’re wondering how to find a dentist you trust, read on for our expert suggestions.

Finding the Best Dentist For You

The Internet is an incredible tool and many people find their dentists online. But we suggest you start with something more personal. First, check with your friends, family members, and co-workers that live in your area. See if they recommend their dentist. Ask them what their experience has been like and how they’ve been treated in the office.

Second, check with your primary care physician – they may have an excellent recommendation ready for you since they’re more familiar with the local medical community. And if you happen to be moving, ask your current dentist to help you find a recommendation for a new dentist. Only after you pursue those methods should you hop online and look around. A personal reference is always better, though online reviews might help you narrow your search.

The Next Steps

Once you have a list of the best dentists in the area, call or visit your top choices. It will help you make an educated decision to visit more than one dental office. Most offices offer new patient consultations which will help you get a feel for the place. Prepare a list of questions to ask in advance.

This list could include questions like:

• Where did they get their education and training?
• How often do they attend continuing education classes or seminars?
• How do they like to approach proper dental care?
• What services and procedures do they offer?
• Are there any financial options like payment plans, etc?
• What insurance plans do they take?
• If you have a family, are they a kid friendly office?
• Do they have a website or before and after pictures you can see of their work?

And the list goes on. Feel free to ask about whatever is important to you and your family. And one note of caution – don’t make cheaper prices the reason why you pick one dentist over the other. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Dental care is one thing you don’t want to skimp on.

What You Might Not Know

The reason why we recommend following all these steps is because you want to make sure you trust your dentist. Most people don’t put any thought into which best dentist they choose – they just do a quick Google search and pick the one closest to their house. Though driving distance should matter as a convenience factor, it shouldn’t be the only qualification for your choice.

In our years of experience, we have found that some dentists:

• Don’t have as much experience as you think they would
• Use outdated technology
• Use mercury in their fillings
• Don’t continue their education past any minimal requirements
• Don’t suggest what is best for you
• Just don’t have good bedside manner

When you walk into a dentist’s office for the first time, pay attention to the staff. If they’re short with patients, frazzled, unhappy, or even nervous, it may not be the place for you. But if genuinely happy to be at work, then you know the dentist in charge is a good leader. Which is exactly what you want – the best dentist!

Find out what sets us apart. Schedule your appointment at one of our two locations today.