There are many dental clinics. On almost every street there is a dental office or clinic offering a wide range of services, without pain, according to the latest methods, cheaply and with modern equipment. And it is very difficult to choose among all these advertisements and marketing proposals to choose a dentist and a doctor, who will really help to solve the dental problem qualitatively. You need to choose a dentist for a long time, especially if you need not only treatment, but also restoration of the tooth row.

How to Choose a Dentist

• An effective way is to ask for advice from friends and acquaintances, whose opinion you can trust. It is necessary to ask how long they see a dentist, whether they feel comfortable at the reception, how satisfied they are with the quality of treatment. But if a colleague tells you what a good dentist he has, but the condition of his teeth is very doubtful, it is better to refrain from meeting with the recommended doctor.
• Diplomas and certificates – A good dentist should not only have sufficient experience, but also regularly improve their level of professionalism in the field in which they practice. Training seminars, lectures, continuing education courses, all supported by documents that are usually posted in the doctor’s office or in the clinic lobby. The opinion that “credentials are not important, what matters is what the doctor knows how to do” does not work. Certificates and diplomas certify that the doctor has improved in his area of expertise.
• Appearance – an attending doctor and an assistant treat patients, even for consultations, wear individual protective gear (mask, gloves), use sterile kits, disposable instruments.
• Sociability – a good dentist should be able to explain to the patient all the possibilities of treatment or prosthetics, to help in making the right decision. If the doctor listens to complaints, asks leading questions, identifying contraindications, performs a thorough examination and takes pictures not just of the diseased tooth, but of the whole dentoalveolar system – he knows his job very well. If the dentist tries to rush the treatment while foisting additional or expensive services on the patient, it is better to decline such shady help.
• Opinion of patients – about the professionalism of the doctor will help find out the book of reviews clinic or specialized forums where patients leave their feedback. To find the dentist you only need to enter his name and the system will give the results. Keep in mind that you should not rely solely on reviews. Opinion about services is usually divided into two equal halves – there are always dissatisfied patients and those who are loyal to the doctor’s work.

How to choose a dental clinic

Getting acquainted with the clinic, you should pay attention to the availability of permits for the services provided. Serious dentistry must have a license for all types of services – from diagnostic and cavity treatment to bone grafting and implant placement. Such documentation is usually readily available and can be obtained from the administrator of the center or the official website of the clinic.

Modern dentistry usually provides comprehensive services from treatment to implants. It is a good sign if the clinic has its own dental laboratory, it reduces treatment time and allows you to get the full range of services in one place.

What to pay attention to when choosing

Of course, the technical equipment of the clinic, the availability of modern diagnostic and treatment equipment, quality supplies, and the latest generation of anesthetics are of great importance. There are no strictly regulated rules for choosing a dentist. But the willingness of the doctor and dentist to cooperate with the patient when complications arise is very important.

Failure of a filling, discomfort after treatment, an increase in temperature after extraction of a tooth – is not an indication of insufficient qualification of the doctor, but an individual reaction of the body to the intervention. And readiness to solve the patient’s problem efficiently is the quality of a responsible doctor and good dentistry.

What should be alarming

There are points, faced with which you should leave immediately:

• Lack of a contract for dental services.
• The doctor begins treatment, but has not collected a complete anamnesis to identify contraindications (pregnancy, allergic reactions, diabetes, exacerbation of chronic pathologies, cancer, infectious diseases).
• The dentist works without personal protective equipment, and there is no assistant.
• The procedure is started without diagnostics and finding out about your complaints.
• The dentist does not have the equipment to take x-rays.
• The price of services is too cheap.