{"id":4697,"date":"2021-04-16T16:02:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T20:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/?p=4697"},"modified":"2021-04-29T12:05:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T16:05:00","slug":"things-to-consider-when-choosing-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/things-to-consider-when-choosing-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find the perfect dentist for you: 8 things to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a new dentist can come with challenges. From financial options and location to expertise and customer reviews, there are several factors to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentist appointment anxiety is definitely not uncommon. Choosing the right dentists from the get go can ensure you have an awesome dentist experience. Let\u2019s discuss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>8 things to consider when choosing a dentist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Make sure they provide the services you need<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While every dentist provides cavity treatment, cleanings, and exams, not all have the treatments you need. For example, you might <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find a dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;s ideal for you, but isn\u2019t comfortable working with children. Or maybe they don&#8217;t offer implants and bridges. A great dentist will list the services you can afford. They will help manage your dental issues and respect your time and resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some overlooked services include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cosmetic dentistry: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work around the appearance of gums and teeth. This includes teeth-whitening, dental bonding, crowns, veneers, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gumline treatment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">options like root-planning and scaling can help with receding gums. These procedures remove tartar and plaque buildup.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simulation preview: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showing patients a computer simulation of what their smile will look like. This is a great option to preview the results of the future treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask to review the treatment plan before you decide on any procedure. If you take the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opencare.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opencare quiz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can select the treatment you want done and we will match you with a dentist who provides that service.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3><b>Read reviews<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What other people are saying will help determine the dentist\u2019s commitment, quality, diagnostics, and treatment based on the client\u2019s experience. Around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93% of customers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> check the reviews of a local business to judge its quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 86% of consumers look for reviews in the dental industry. And almost all of them believe reviews are a key component of the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t forget to vet platforms like Opencare or Google reviews. That way, you\u2019ll make sure the dentist you pick has a high rating of at least 4.7\/5 stars.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"4787\" class=\"elementor elementor-4787\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11c5e2dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11c5e2dc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-436da26d\" data-id=\"436da26d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21008302 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21008302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/wizard\/?dm_promo_code=visa50#\/recommendations\/location\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=promo__opencare__blogincentive_general_octg\">Get $50 when you see a top-rated dentist with Opencare.<\/a><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34f8122c cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34f8122c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We reward you for staying on top of your health!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7446a246\" data-id=\"7446a246\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ca265b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"52ca265b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/wizard\/?dm_promo_code=visa50#\/recommendations\/location\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=promo__opencare__blogincentive_invisalign_octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h3><b>Find a dentist who accepts your insurance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To confirm if the dentist accepts your insurance, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call the dental office<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opencare.com\">Opencare<\/a> to find a dentist who takes your insurance using our quiz to book a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-dentist-appointment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the payment methods on their website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your insurance provider and ask if the practice is in-network with the dentist you selected.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it might take up some of your time, it\u2019s still an important process. You don\u2019t want to take on more than you can chew. So, figuring out your expenses before the treatment should be your top priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3><b>Find a dentist near you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a high quality and local dentist is important to reducing your dental anxiety. Going to the dentist won\u2019t be a chore if they are close to home. However, don\u2019t sacrifice distance for quality. You can find a dentist nearby who is also highly-rated with years of experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you\u2019ll see an ad on TV or online. Or you may get brochures in your mailbox. And of course, lots of local businesses advertise on social media. In any case, keep an eye out for any dental office that stands out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take Opencare\u2019s quiz to book an appointment with a top-rated dentist nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Find a dentist right for your schedule<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2016\/04\/05\/most-stressful-part-of-doctors-visit-the-wait-says-survey.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> survey, waiting is the most stressful part of visiting any healthcare provider. During a regular visit to the doctor, 85% of patients claim they wait anywhere from 10-30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good dentist recognizes the importance of having a flexible schedule. One where you can make a dentist appointment online at any time and can easily fit an appointment into your busy schedule. This flexibility will be your greatest advantage. But, when a dentist is always packed with patients, this flexibility goes out the window.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opencare provides you with a platform to instantly book or easily communicate with your dentist and schedule an appointment without picking up your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Make sure the dentist understands your goals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you struggling with discolored teeth? Have you tried a bunch of different methods to get them to look whiter? Are you worried about your oral health? Dental patients have all kinds of needs and goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An excellent dentist will understand your goals and live up to your expectations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will they help educate patients, but they will also get acquainted with their medical history. Health issues like heart disease, metabolic conditions, and allergies will influence oral health.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To analyze your dental health state, the dentist will ask you about your medical history. You will fill in a form that will help paint the perfect picture of your current health state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do they use the latest technology?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a dentist who offers world-class service with the best technology available. Some of the latest developments include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser dentistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VELscope<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom! whitening<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrous oxide and IV sedation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invisalign\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital X-rays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to experts, advances in dental technology have created a faster and more pleasant experience. They\u2019ve revolutionized the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"4787\" class=\"elementor elementor-4787\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11c5e2dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11c5e2dc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-436da26d\" data-id=\"436da26d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21008302 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21008302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/wizard\/?dm_promo_code=visa50#\/recommendations\/location\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=promo__opencare__blogincentive_general_octg\">Get $50 when you see a top-rated dentist with Opencare.<\/a><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34f8122c cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34f8122c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We reward you for staying on top of your health!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7446a246\" data-id=\"7446a246\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ca265b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"52ca265b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/wizard\/?dm_promo_code=visa50#\/recommendations\/location\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=promo__opencare__blogincentive_invisalign_octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h3><b>Confirm they\u2019re taking proper COVID safety precautions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentists should be taking extra precautions, particularly with the ongoing pandemic. The CDC recommends dentists take the right safety measures. To minimize the risk of exposure, dentists are selecting only the necessary services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They develop a network of personnel who meet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/hcp\/dental-settings.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requirements and use protective equipment to prevent transmission. If you\u2019re worried about your dentist\u2019s infection control protocols, you can contact them directly and inquire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions. Feel free to consult the dentist about the safety measures they follow. Ask how many patients will sit in the waiting room with you? Will the dentist accept minor treatments?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to figure out if the dentist abides by COVID procedures. They\u2019ll make sure there\u2019s no queue in the waiting room. They will use adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and prioritize their treatments. This is just a normal part of the process while dealing with the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Final thoughts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a full-proof method to finding a dentist, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opencare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a platform that will check all these considerations for you. Simply take a quiz and it\u2019ll match you with amazing dentists near you. And they\u2019ll be professionals who accept your insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-807x1024.webp 807w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-236x300.webp 236w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-768x974.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-1211x1536.webp 1211w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-1614x2048.webp 1614w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-370x469.webp 370w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-1010x1281.webp 1010w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-470x596.webp 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4686 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-807x1024.png\" alt=\"How to book a dentist appointment online\" width=\"807\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-807x1024.png 807w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-236x300.png 236w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-768x974.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-1211x1536.png 1211w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-1614x2048.png 1614w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-370x469.png 370w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-1010x1281.png 1010w, https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-to-book-a-dentist-appointment-online-470x596.png 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID has changed lots of things, including how you book dentist appointments. But, when it comes to choosing one, you still have to do thorough research to find what you are looking for. Options like reading customer reviews, paying attention to ads in your local area, and doing an online search can help. But, if you want to save time and get the job done, then the Opencare platform can help. 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