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MOVING TO A NEW AREA<\/strong>\u00a0comes with a long to-do list, and one important item on it is finding the right dentist. There are a few factors to take into account when choosing a dentist in order to make sure they\u2019re a good fit for you and your family.
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Why Decide Now?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dental care should be about\u00a0preventing problems<\/a>\u00a0before they have a chance to get worse, not waiting until they\u2019ve become an emergency. That means it\u2019s important to\u00a0find a dentist ahead of time<\/strong>\u00a0so that you can start making regular checkup appointments to keep your teeth healthy.<\/p>\n

Another benefit to choosing your dentist ahead of time is that the pressure is off! You don\u2019t have to rush and take a risk with a practice nobody can vouch for. If you start early, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to make sure you have only the best dentist for your needs.<\/p>\n

Our Top 5 Tips For Choosing A Dentist<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You might have other items you\u2019d include on your own list, but these are five we feel are particularly important for any patient. Still, it\u2019s up to you to decide which items on the list are a higher priority for you!<\/p>\n

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  1. Location.<\/strong>\u00a0A crucial thing you should be looking at is if the office is within\u00a0a reasonable distance<\/a>\u00a0from your home. How far are you willing to drive twice a year for your checkups? Answer that question for yourself, then choose from dentists within that range.<\/li>\n
  2. Reputation.<\/strong>\u00a0Once you\u2019ve decided how far you\u2019re willing to travel for your appointments, research your local dentists to find the ones with great reputations. You can check their Google reviews and Yelp pages for quick information, but you can also ask your friends, coworkers, and neighbors for recommendations.<\/li>\n
  3. Cost.\u00a0<\/strong>While the quality of the dental care should always be high on the priority list, cost is an important consideration as well.\u00a0Determine your household\u2019s dental care budget, research dental insurance options, and remember that good preventative dental care now will always be cheaper than dental repair work down the road!<\/li>\n
  4. Specialization.<\/strong>\u00a0Are you looking for a family dental practice, or do you need a pediatric dentist for your kids? This will make a difference in your final choice. If you know you need more complicated work than a regular cleaning or filling, you might want to learn about nearby periodontists or endodontists as well.<\/li>\n
  5. Comfort.<\/strong>\u00a0Even if a dentist meets all four of the other requirements, it may not mean so much to you if you can\u2019t relax while you\u2019re in their office. This is why it\u2019s a good idea to go in beforehand to get a feel for the team and the overall environment of the practice. A good dentist will always look after your comfort!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n