{"id":1088,"date":"2019-04-30T22:13:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T22:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/?p=1088"},"modified":"2019-04-30T22:13:45","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T22:13:45","slug":"how-to-choose-a-dentist-for-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/how-to-choose-a-dentist-for-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Dentist for the Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can\u2019t skip going to the dentist. The moment your teeth\nfirst sprout in your mouth, you need to start seeing the dentist. Regular\nvisits need to become a part of your life. If you\u2019re searching\nfor a dentist<\/a>, follow the tips below. You don\u2019t want to waste your\ntime with a sub-service provider. Seeing an unskilled dentist can be a\ntraumatic experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Know Your Benefits <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Figure out the ins and outs and your health insurance plan\nbefore you start trying to make an appointment. Obviously, you want to stick to\nproviders in your network. You should also work out what\u2019s going to be covered.\nPlans vary widely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Learn About New Patient Specials <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentists face fierce competition. It\u2019s not uncommon for\npractices to offer special deals to entice new patients. You might be offered a\nfree cleaning or discounted x-rays. If your dentist doesn\u2019t offer anything, you\nhaven\u2019t caused any problems by asking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call multiple practices and see where you can get the best\ndeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Speak to Your Loved Ones<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your friends and family can give you valuable advice about\nwhich dentist to choose. The most important reviews are those that come from\npeople you trust. Because everyone on earth needs to see the dentist, there\u2019s a\ngood chance that someone in your inner circle already knows a good provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Survey your loved ones and see where they go when they need\ndental work done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Read Online Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find out about local dentists by looking up\nreviews online. Modern consumers often vent about their experiences on social\nmedia. If a dental practice routinely makes its customers unhappy, it would be\nunusual if there weren\u2019t online reviews demonstrating that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conversely, if a dentist consistently provides amazing\nservice, it would be unusual if you couldn\u2019t find reviews reflecting that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Talk About Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want to take the trouble of going to your dentist appointment\njust to find out that you can\u2019t afford treatment. Many dental plans only cover\nbasic treatments. The dental receptionist should be willing to answer your\nquestions on the phone or schedule a consultation for you so you can speak to\nthe dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Look up Credentials <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist\u2019s history matters. Look up where they\u2019ve gone\nto school and any accolades they may have won. You can also check to see if\nyour dentist is a member of any professional organization like the American\nDental Association. There\u2019s no way to guarantee that you will feel comfortable\nwith someone until you\u2019re actually sitting in the chair being worked on.\nHowever, a dentist with an esteemed history has demonstrated that they\u2019re\nwilling to work to improve their career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Think About Emergencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does your dentist offer emergency services? A professional\nclinic shouldn\u2019t refer you to the emergency room when something happens. Many\ndentists offer special after-hours and emergency appointments to help patients\nin need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the type of service that might one day become extremely\nimportant. Living with tooth pain is very difficult. If something happens, you\nwant to have the security of knowing that you\u2019ll be covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Consider Convenience <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about your travel time before you commit to an\nappointment. Choosing a place that\u2019s too far away or has strange hours will\nresult in a significant amount of inconvenience for you. Making time out of\nyour busy schedule to see the dentist is already tough, there\u2019s no need to make\nit more difficult for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your schedule has peculiar demands, it\u2019s important that\nyou find a place that can work with you. Many working professionals, for\nexample, desire to have their appointment scheduled on a Saturday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Do a Meet & Greet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to CHS Lafayette Dentist<\/a>, \u201cIt\nis a great idea to do a meet and greet before you make your final decision,\nespecially if you have children that will visit the dental office regularly. Ultimately,\nyou want to choose a practice where you feel safe and comfortable.\u201d This makes\na lot of sense.  If you walk into the\nwaiting room and everyone seems to be unusually miserable, take note. A\nprofessional won\u2019t leave you waiting long beyond your appointment time. There is\nalready enough anxiety that goes along with visiting the dentist and you want\nto make sure you are completely comfortable with the practice you choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Ask About Sedation <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some patients find the stress associated with dental visits\nto be unbearable. These patients benefit from sedation dentistry. If this\ninterests you, make sure to ask about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right dentist is important because ideally,\nyou\u2019ll be at the same practice for years. Your care will be better if you\naren\u2019t constantly seeing new providers. Your dentist will able to get to know\nyou and your teeth, making it easier to spot potential problems. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You can\u2019t skip going to the dentist. The moment your teeth first sprout in your mouth, you need to start seeing the dentist. Regular visits need to become a part of your life. If you\u2019re searching for a dentist, follow the tips below. You don\u2019t want to waste your time with a sub-service provider. Seeing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1088"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1088"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1088\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}