How to Find the Best Dental Office For You

Finding the right dental office can be a daunting task. You most likely are looking for an office with a quality dentist and staff, and a warm atmosphere. You may want a dentist that is affordable or one that specializes in doing a certain procedure. Ultimately you are probably hoping to find an honest dental office that can provide you with high quality and comfortable care. By following the right guidelines, you are sure to find a dental office to best meet your needs.

Things You'll Need

• Phone book
• Computer with Internet
• Telephone

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Instructions

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  Check your insurance plan. If you have insurance, you will be restricted to certain dental offices in your network. Call your insurance agency to see which dental offices will take your insurance. Then call the office you choose to confirm that they take your insurance.

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  Evaluate your dental wants and needs. Some dentists specialize more in cosmetic procedures than others. For example, if you are looking to have veneers placed or to have your teeth capped, determine if a particular dentist does these kinds of procedures. You may be looking for an office that is affordable. If you find that many dental offices only offer treatment that is out of your price range, try a dental school in your area. Dental schools will often provide treatment that is close to half the cost of a regular dental office.

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  Ask family and friends living in your area. They may be able to recommend a dentist to you that they themselves have had a positive dental experience with.

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  Read reviews online. In online reviews, people often give their honest, if not blunt, opinion about a dental office or dentist. Reading reviews can give you a better idea of what a particular dental practice is like.

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  Look at office websites. Oftentimes you can learn a lot about an office or dentist by looking at the website.

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  Call an office to ask questions. A representative from the dental office will answer any questions you may have about insurance, costs, procedures or appointments. Talking to an office representative can help you gather additional information about an office. If they do not take the time to answer your questions, this may not be the right office for you.

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  Go for a consultation or teeth cleaning once you feel like you have found an office that you would like to go to. Some offices may even offer free dental consultations or discounts for new patients. This will give you a chance to speak to the dentist and get a feel of the overall experience of that particular office.