Finding the perfect dentist that meets your needs and provides you and your family with the utmost care and consideration can often seem like a daunting task. But when it comes to your oral and dental health, you should accept nothing but the best! Here are some quick tips to keep in mind when looking for the perfect dentist:
Do your research
Often the easiest place to start your search is by looking for recommendations or referrals from other dentists, family and friends or even on the Internet. First-hand accounts are one of the hardest and most valuable advertisements any dentist can get, so trust what other people might be telling you.
Once you have a few solid options to look into, do some research! Find out more about the services they offer and the level of attention they give to their patients. What is their level of experience and expertise? How many patients do they care for? Are they accessible for questions when you need them to be? How do they handle emergency dental situations? Do they have multiple points of contact? These are all important questions to answer before considering a new dentist.
Conduct your own interview
When it comes to finding a dentist, the patient is in the driver’s seat! If you think you’ve found a dentist that could be right for you, schedule a visit with them – not to get any dental work done, but instead as a consultation where you can ask any or all of the questions you might have!
It’s important to understand how a potential new dentist might fit into YOUR plans for your oral health. Make sure that what they offer is in line with where you want your oral health to be for the future!
Evaluate the results
Your own experiences with a particular dentist will likely be the make-or-break element in the process of finding your new dental care professional. Once you’ve found a dentist you think is a perfect fit, don’t stick to the typical 6-month dental visit just yet. Instead, schedule your first few appointments every 3-4 months. This will let you evaluate their work and their customer service is a short amount of time.
By creating your own evaluation timeline, you can discover what you like or dislike about this dentist early on.
While there are many things to consider when choosing a new dentist, these are the most important steps to take to ensure you’re doing what’s right for you and your family.
Are you currently in the market for a new dentist in Toronto’s Davisville area?
I invite you to take some time learn more about me, my services and my office and to schedule a no-strings-attached consultation with me to find out if I’m the right dentist for you! I promise you will not be disappointed. Can’t wait to meet you!