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Choosing the Right Dentist

Choosing the Right Dentist

May 13, 2016Dr Matthew Huff

ChoosingIt’s no secret that Kerrville residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. We at Precision Dentistry and Implants understand that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for individuals and families. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us! Even if you decide on a different dentist, Dr. Huff is always happy to help!

How to Choose the Right Dentist

There are a lot of factors to consider when looking at dentists in your area. For some Kerrville folks the most important thing is proximity, so it’s easy to narrow their search by location. For others, the key ingredient is affordable prices. Still others may be looking for just the right service mix  and supreme comfort. The easiest way to start your search is by setting your top three priorities. These may be location, cost, and comfort, or good reviews, service mix, and same-day appointments. Whatever is most important to you should be at the top of your list. Once you have an idea of what you need and what you want, the process becomes much easier.

Dentists and Insurance

If you have dental insurance, you might want to look at your provider’s network before getting too excited about dentists you’ve found on the internet. Often, preferred providers will have larger percentages of services covered and offer you the lowest out-of-pocket expenses. Most dentists’ offices are happy to run your insurance and tell you how much is covered (or you can check their website), but you can also check online to find dentists in your network that are close by.

The Experience is Everything

At the end of the day, it’s all about your experience at the dentist. That’s why Dr. Huff suggests asking friends and family to recommend a dentist they trust. Once you’ve found a doctor that might fit, schedule a consultation. Most insurances will cover consultations with multiple dentists (but not multiple x-ray consultations with one dentist), so feel free to shop around. When you go in, try to get a sense of how it feels to be a patient there.

Is the staff friendly? Is the office clean? Do you have to wait a long time? Can they answer your questions to your satisfaction? How are the other patients treated? Do the other patients seem satisfied? How do they treat the staff? How far is the staff willing to go for your comfort? How easy is it to get price information?

Here are two crucial questions to ask over the phone:

  • “Which specialists do you work with?” If the answer is none, you might be taking a big risk in going there. No dentist is an expert at every dental specialty.
  • “How many hygienists do you have?” This is a good indicator of how many patients the office can handle. Additionally, if the answer is none, you should walk away; hygienists specialize in cleanings and dentists shouldn’t be doing them.

Finding the Right Fit Feels Good

Once you’ve found the right dentist, you’ll know it. Maybe great online reviews got you into the office or they offer all of the cosmetic services you wanted. Either way, at the end of your appointment, you should have a pretty good idea of what you can expect in the future. If for any reason you don’t, just ask! Dentists tend to be very accommodating to new patients.

If you would like to learn more, or have a professional walk you through this process over the phone, give us a call! We love to help Kerrville residents find the dental care they need!

Sources

http://www.deltadental.com/DentistSearch/DentistSearchController.ccl

http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/jonathan-b-levine-dmd/finding-right-dentist

http://www.1800dentist.com/how-to-choose-a-dentist/

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