So you’ve already moved into your new home. It could be across town or
across the country but wherever it is, you know you will have to create a new
network of friends and professionals in this area.
One of them is the dentist. This is especially important if you have
kids that you regularly have to take to the dental clinic for cleanings,
fillings, and emergencies. The task of finding a reliable one won’t be easy since
you’ll have to consider your and your kid’s needs as well as phobias.
Don’t worry though. I’ve had enough moves in my life to know what it
feels like to start all over again and look for a bunch of professionals who
can help me such as accountants/carpenters/dentists/babysitters/gynaecologist.
This post is pretty special since we’ll only be talking about dentists.
Dental health is important than you realize. Your smile can make a big
difference to how you look and many of the most serious conditions can be
detected simply by looking at your dental health.
So don’t settle for the nearest dentist in your new home just yet. We
give you tips to looking for a
reliable dentist in your new neighbourhood.
1.
Do a local search online
The amazing thing about Google is that it
just keeps on getting better every year. Their goal is to provide users, such
as you, with the most relevant results possible and relevant results you shall
get if you type the words “dentist + ‘your area’” on the search bar. For
example, if you live in the Gold Coast area of Australia, you can type in Dentist Gold Coast and relevant results will show up.
Google will list down the dentists in your
area and even show reviews, ratings, and other details about the dental clinic
such as the name, address, phone number, and business hours.
Be careful though. You want to do a deep,
thorough research of your own and not rely on search engine results alone.
Remember that search results can be manipulated.
2.
Check their office
I recommend listing down the list of
prospective dentists you see that you like and pay them a visit within the
week. Their office should be a good enough indicator of whether they are
qualified or not.
The office should have policies on infection
control. Ask questions to their staff. If they seem uncomfortable answering
your questions, it could be that they are hiding something or are guilty of
dental practices that are not allowed. Whatever it is, if you smell something
fishy, don’t hesitate to look for another dentist.
3.
Gauge your children’s
personal comfort
This is an important factor to consider since
dental phobia is not only common in kids but also adults. So if you don’t feel
comfortable with the dentist, there’s a great chance your kids might not be
too.
Look for a dentist who genuinely listens to
what you have to say, like queries or symptoms. They should understand your
concern and provide you with a solution that is just right for you.
You can also take your kids with you during
the search. Not everyone is great with kids but the right dentist should be
able to handle kids decently without evoking even more fear that they already
feel just by lying down helplessly on the dentist’s chair.
Monterey Keys Dental Surgery operations are often
administered in a way where they gauge a child’s level of comfort first and if
it doesn’t meet the level that’s safe enough for the dentist to operate, then
the appointment can be rescheduled at another time.
4.
Ask if they have emergency
care
A good dentist should be able to address your
needs during emergencies and not just refer you to a hospital emergency room.
If they aren’t available at the moment, they should be able to provide you with
a substitute.
Just follow these tips and you should be on your way to finding a
dentist in your neighbourhood who’ll be able to take care of your needs.
Any thoughts? Let us know in the comments.
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