How many cavities are too many?
How many cavities are too many? Want to avoid costly mistakes when choosing your next dentist? Not all dentists are the same, and the sooner you understand the differences between dentists, the sooner you will be able to choose the best dentist for your dental needs.
It can be really hard to find a dentist because there are so many dentists in and near Westchester NY. When looking for a dentist, most people will either do a Google search for "painless sedation dentistry Westchester", or "cosmetic dentist in Croton", or just ask their friends about who they would recommend for their dentistry. But what a friend really tell you? They can tell you how nice the dentist acts, but they can't tell you how good the dentist is at dental bonding, veneers, dental implants, or Invisalign, can they? So, while both of these methods are to get you started, wouldn't it be beneficial to have some objective guidelines to use when looking to find a Hartsdale dentist for, bonding, veneers, dental implants, and teeth whitening?
Eight (8) quick tips to narrow your search for the right dentist serving Hartsdale, Westchester, Croton, White Plains, Yonkers, Eastchester Briarcliff, Yorktown Bedford & Chappaqua New York:
- Is the dentist an ADA (American Dental Association) member? ADA members vow to uphold a code of ethics in treatment of their patients. ADA members will also proudly share their commitment to current dental training via continuing dental education. Just ask. You want a dentist that stays current, not a dentist who says they have "25 years of experience," when they really only have 1 year of experience repeated 25 times!
- Do the current Patients Recommend them to others? While your friend can't tell you which dentist has the best dental bonding technique, they can tell you which dentist is respectful, and able to offer options.
- Is the Dentist skilled at Communication? You need a dentist who is able to communicate your options, risks, and costs in a clear manner.
- Is the Office Clean? Needless to say a clean office is a good thing to look for when choosing a dentist.
- Location/Accessibility-is the dentist accessible, not only in physical location, but can you easily reach the dentist in case of emergency or if you just have questions?
- Does the Dentist have the Respect of his peers? Not only should the dentist respect all of their patients and their own dental team, the dentist should be respected by their peers. Has the dentist been recognized by other dentists for their accomplishments, won awards, etc.?
- Is the dentist thorough? Plain and simple, "good fast dentistry" is an oxymoron. Dentistry cannot be done well when it is rushed. If you have already had your first visit did you take notice of whether your exam seems comprehensive, or was it rushed? Did the dentist look for oral cancer (perhaps the single most important screening that should be done at the dental office)? The potentially lifesaving oral cancer screening takes only a minute, but was it done? Did the dentist check your gums for gum disease (periodontal disease)? Did you know that gum disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pre term and low birth weight babies? Did the dentist take special care to look for all cavities, big and small? Be aware that many dental insurance plans do not reimburse the dentist well for fixing small cavities.
- Does the dentist offer free consultations? Often a great way to meet a dentist and their team is via a free consultation. During this visit, you can inspect the office for cleanliness, meet the dental team and the dentist, view the dentist's commitment to current training and technology, and ask all of your questions. Note if the dentist or dental teams are relaxed? Pushy? Up to date?
Use this list to help you find the best dentist near Hartsdale for dental bonding, veneers and dental implants. Dr. Bard J. Levey is a dentist whose practice focus on all the dental needs of adults, with a unique eye for the most current and esthetic results.
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