Choosing a Family Dentist

    MESA, AZ, June 15, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Choosing a family dentist is one of the most important decisions you must make for your family. You will want to build a lasting relationship with a dentist who understands your family's needs and who is continually receiving up to date training in the multitude of areas that can provide important treatments for the varied oral health needs of everyone in your family.

With so many family dentists competing for your business, choosing the right one to meet your needs can be an overwhelming process. Remember, you will ideally be working with your family dentist for years to come. It is important to find someone who truly cares about the all the needs of your family and their dental care and with whom you feel comfortable.

Factors to Evaluate when Choosing a Family Dentist

The following factors are important to evaluate when choosing a family dentist:

- Does your dentist offer a full range of dental services to meet the needs of everyone in your family?
- Does one or more of the dentists in the practice comfortable with and have training in pediatric dentistry?
- Does your family dentist take steps to make your children feel comfortable at their dental appointments?
- Does your dentist offer hours to accommodate the hectic schedules of your family?
- Are there special accommodations provided in the office for your children while they wait? (some helpful accommodations may include a waiting area for them to do homework, computers with Internet access, or TVs)
- Does your family dentist accept your insurance plan? If not, what other financing options do they provide to make your treatments affordable?
- Does your family dentist use state-of-the-art technology to ensure all treatments are performed with high levels of comfort and precision?
- What is your family dentist's philosophy or mission statement?
- Does your family dentist demonstrate a commitment to delivering highly personalized care?
- How does the staff treat you over the phone and when you first visit the office?
- Will your family dentist be available in the event of a dental emergency?

Remember, it is so important to have a good rapport with your dentist and know and feel he really cares. You are not required to work with a dentist just because you attend an initial consultation. If you are not completely comfortable with your potential dentist at this consultation, keep searching until you find a dentist that you trust.

Getting Started on Your Search for a Family Dentist

A great place to start searching for a family dentist is by asking your friends and relatives for recommendations. If you know someone who has been going to a family dentist for several years and has had a positive experience, you may want to schedule a consultation with this dentist. It can be a great way to narrow your search.

You can also ask your regular primary care physician for recommendations. Often, other doctors can be a great resource when searching for a family dentist.

If you do not have any good recommendations from friends and family, you can always go online and find and visit the websites of several local family dentists to see if they offer the services your family requires. You can then get a better feel for whether they will meet your needs by scheduling an initial consultation.

For more information on how to choose a family dentist, please visit the website of Dr. Scott LeSueur and Dr. Charles Dodaro, serving patients in Mesa, Arizona.

Website: http://www.dorsofsmiles.com

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