Location and office hours- Choose a dentist that is close to either your home or work. This will make it easier to schedule visits and arrive on time for your visits.
Cost – Does the dental office accept your dental insurance. Do they offer multiple payment options? Credit cards, personal checks, payment plans. If your insurance plan requires referrals for specialists do they write referrals. Find out how much a standard visit costs so you can compare costs with other local practices.
Personal Comfort- Do you feel comfortable with the dentist you have chosen? Are you able to explain your symptoms? Do you feel like the dentists understands your concerns? Does the dentists ease your anxiety? Ae you comfortable asking your dentist for pain relief?
Professional Qualifications- The dental office should be able to tell you about the dentists training. They should be able to tell you if the dentist participates in ongoing training.
Emergency Care- Find out how your dentists handles emergency situations. Ask about emergencies that happen during off hours.
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