It is important to put your dental hygiene in the care of someone you trust and with whom you feel comfortable. If you’re moving to Ohio and looking through dentists Dayton to find the right fit for you, there are some things to keep in mind that might make the process easier.
The first step should always be to use the resources you have. Ask around for recommendations if you know people in the area. With whom do they feel most at ease? If you need a specific type of dentistry, think of who you know that may have been through similar procedures and ask them if they have someone to suggest. If you don’t know anyone in the area, there’s nothing wrong with a little internet research -; just don’t fall for any practice that uses a 1-800 number. If they’re good enough, they shouldn’t have to pay to recommend themselves!
Once you have a few dentists Dayton on your list, it’s time to narrow them down. Feel free to call and interview the practice via the phone. First, ask if they work with any specialists. You want a practice that doesn’t claim to be able to do everything themselves. Rather, they should work with highly skilled specialists in different target areas. If you can get the name of the specialists with whom they work and do a little extra research as well, that would be a bonus. Also, if you are told the dentist does all the cleaning him or herself, you should be wary -; this is the job of a separately trained dental hygienist.
After these preliminary steps, it’s time to visit the practice in which you’re most interested in person. Schedule a consultation rather than a dental visit so that you can get a feel for the space, the practice, and the people who work there. Bring along a list of any pertinent questions and feel free to do some interviewing of your own. As you visit, consider your surroundings -; do you feel comfortable? Is the environment one that feels caring? These are important things to keep in mind, as this might be a lasting relationship.
While it may be tempting to just pick a dentist off a list because of geographical location or a spiffy brochure, do some research first and you can find the perfect fit.
