How to Find a New Dentist
Are you looking for a new dentist? If you've recently relocated or the existing practice you're registered to has closed, then you may find yourself without a dentist for the first time.
So where do you begin? Recommendations Ask your friends, colleagues or relations who live nearby.
Chances are, they'll be registered with a dentist and can tell you whether they're worth visiting.
If nothing else, you might discover which ones to steer clear of! Go local Nobody likes going to the dentist, but if you have to travel to get there and, worse, travel back having just been treated, it's unlikely to be very enjoyable.
Plus, if it's too far, the chances are you'll never go.
Personality I'm not talking about a dentist that has a good sense of humour, although it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing.
I'm referring to finding a dentist with a good attitude - who is both professional and reassuring.
Feeling comfortable while waiting for your turn and being treated are an absolute must.
Experience Find a dentist with plenty of experience.
While everyone has to start somewhere, you probably don't want to be one of the first patients of a newly qualified dentist.
Services If you're likely to need more than just the regular check-up, such as a dental implant clinic then make sure you find a practice that offers the right sort of services.
Going to visit one dentist can be traumatic enough, without the need for a second! Child-friendly If you're planning on taking children along, make sure all the above points apply to them too.
A dentist who can put children at ease is worth their weight in gold.
Availability As well as checking whether the dental practice your considering is currently taking new patients, it's also worth finding out how easy it is to make an appointment.
There's little worse than being in discomfort, while an overloaded dentist struggles to fit you in.
Visit first It's a good idea to visit the surgery, or ring them up, and see what sort of impression you get.
Just because other people do or don't like it, doesn't mean that you will too.
So where do you begin? Recommendations Ask your friends, colleagues or relations who live nearby.
Chances are, they'll be registered with a dentist and can tell you whether they're worth visiting.
If nothing else, you might discover which ones to steer clear of! Go local Nobody likes going to the dentist, but if you have to travel to get there and, worse, travel back having just been treated, it's unlikely to be very enjoyable.
Plus, if it's too far, the chances are you'll never go.
Personality I'm not talking about a dentist that has a good sense of humour, although it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing.
I'm referring to finding a dentist with a good attitude - who is both professional and reassuring.
Feeling comfortable while waiting for your turn and being treated are an absolute must.
Experience Find a dentist with plenty of experience.
While everyone has to start somewhere, you probably don't want to be one of the first patients of a newly qualified dentist.
Services If you're likely to need more than just the regular check-up, such as a dental implant clinic then make sure you find a practice that offers the right sort of services.
Going to visit one dentist can be traumatic enough, without the need for a second! Child-friendly If you're planning on taking children along, make sure all the above points apply to them too.
A dentist who can put children at ease is worth their weight in gold.
Availability As well as checking whether the dental practice your considering is currently taking new patients, it's also worth finding out how easy it is to make an appointment.
There's little worse than being in discomfort, while an overloaded dentist struggles to fit you in.
Visit first It's a good idea to visit the surgery, or ring them up, and see what sort of impression you get.
Just because other people do or don't like it, doesn't mean that you will too.
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