Choosing the Best Dentist for You and Your Family

So you decided to go with Ameriplan for all your cheap dental insurance needs; well that part was a no brainer. But now, with so many dentists to choose from, picking the right one for you and your family might be tough. What should you look for in a dentist? Maybe we can help…

Tips for Choosing the Right Dentist:

Ask friends and family members for recommendations: Get pointed with your questioning. Ask them for specific reasons as to why they like their dentists. Chances are something you hear one of them say will resonate with you.

Recommendations from other health professionals are good too: Didn’t like anything your friends had to say? Asking your family doctor or local pharmacist could be the next best thing. Fellow health professionals may offer insight that non-health professionals can’t see.

Consider office hours: If you’re down to a couple of different choices and unsure which way to go, considering the office hours could be a big deciding factor. Is one dentist only open Monday through Thursday until 4pm but another option is open Monday through Saturday until 6pm? Consider which office hours work best with your families’ schedule.

Location matters: Location considerations are similar to office hour considerations. Maybe one dentist office is closer to your home and one is closer to your office or your kid’s school—which location makes more sense for your schedules?

Schedule a consultation: The final thing to do is schedule a consultation. You can go in and speak with the dentist, check out the office, talk to the staff… You’re going to be there at least twice a year so you should enjoy both the environment and the people who will be poking around in your mouth.