Dental Care

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Picking a Dentist

Going to the dentist is an important part of your health. With some of the anxieties that sometimes come with visiting the dentist, choosing the right one can be beneficial. Sometimes using recommendations from friends or family is a good way to find a dentist you will like.

Here are some questions commonly used when picking a dentist.

"I am nervous about going to the dentist, do you have any recommendations for one?"
"Should I go to a dentist that I saw an advertisement for?"
"Are there any dentist just for children?"
"How do I make an appointment if I have never been to this dentist before?"
"Do I need to have dental insurance?"

If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.

"My dentist is really nice. I think it would be a good experience for you."
"My dentist will let you come in and just talk at first. That way you can get comfortable with each other."

"Sure, you can try a dentist you are unfamiliar with."
"Go for it. If you do not like him you can always go somewhere else."

"There are dentists that specialize just in children. I would look on the internet."
"My dentist will see children or adults and is great with both."

"I would just call and tell them you are a new patient and you would like to schedule an appointment."
"You could always stop by and make an appointment."

"Most places require dental insurance."
"I don't think you need insurance but you will need to pay for things up front."