{"id":27,"date":"2019-06-13T16:59:56","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T16:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2019-07-02T17:00:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T17:00:09","slug":"questions-for-finding-a-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/13\/questions-for-finding-a-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 General Questions to Ask When Finding a New Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_83899470__1562086276_98676.jpg\" alt=\"Patient and dentist\" class=\"wp-image-28\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_83899470__1562086276_98676.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_83899470__1562086276_98676-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_83899470__1562086276_98676-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve moved\nrecently, you\u2019ll want to find a dentist for your family as soon as possible.\nBut where to start looking? The American Dental Association suggests asking\npeople you know for recommendations, which can certainly be helpful, but how\ncan you narrow the field from there? How do you know you\u2019ve found a dentist you\ncan trust? Here are 4 important general questions to ask when looking for a new\ndental practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Are the Hours and Location Convenient?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it can be difficult to fit two dental visits per\nyear into your schedule, so it\u2019s important to find an accessible practice with convenient\nhours. Consider where the office is in relation to your house and your\nworkplace. Will you be able to get there easily in case of an emergency? Also, find\nout the times and days that the practice is operating; if you can find a place\nthat\u2019s open on the weekend or late in the afternoon, it can make finding time\nfor an appointment that much easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What Sort of Services are Offered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, you\u2019ll want to know what to expect during a\nregular checkup. What\u2019s the general approach to preventive care? Is sedation\navailable for patients with dental anxieties? If early signs of tooth decay or\ngum disease are found, how will they be addressed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to find out what other services are\navailable. What sort of treatment can you receive at the practice without being\nreferred to a specialist? Are orthodontic options available? Can you get a root\ncanal or an extraction if you need to? What about teeth whitening and other\ncosmetic treatments? Think about what you expect your dentist to be able to do\nfor you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How\u2019s the Office Environment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When visiting a practice, pay attention to the environment.\nDo you find it welcoming? Is the staff helpful? Does it all appear clean and\norderly? Do you see your kids being able to wait there? It\u2019s important to pick\na dental office that you\u2019re comfortable going to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;4. Does the Practice Accept My\nDental Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, for any practice, you\u2019ll want to be sure you can\nafford it! Call and ask if your dental insurance plan will be accepted; some dentists\noffer in-network savings but are still open to out-of-network providers. If you\ndon\u2019t have dental insurance, ask what financing options are available and how\nthey can work with your situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just some general considerations to take into\naccount. If you or your child has a health condition that might require special\nattention, be sure to bring it up at the earliest opportunity. Above all, find\na dentist you can build a good rapport with so that when someone else asks \u201cCan\nyou recommend a good dentist near me?\u201d, you\u2019ll feel confident in giving an\nanswer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Cale Beasley has advanced training in extractions,\ndentures and comprehensive restorative dentistry; he\u2019s also certified in\nInvisalign and Botox. His practice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/about-us.html\">Littleton Dental\nStudio<\/a>, offers a variety of treatments; for patients that are nervous or\nafraid, sedation dentistry is offered. To schedule an appointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call\n(303) 794-1707.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve moved recently, you\u2019ll want to find a dentist for your family as soon as possible. But where to start looking? 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