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What To Consider When Choosing A Dentist

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Page 1: What to consider when choosing a dentist

What To Consider When Choosing A Dentist

Page 2: What to consider when choosing a dentist

What To Consider When Choosing A Dentist• LOCATIONIt’s better to choose a dentist whose office is near to your home or workplace so that you can visit that dentist without much traveling. • OFFICE HOURSKnow the working hours of the dental office. Be sure that the dentist offers some hours during the weekend or evening to make scheduling appointments more convenient for you. Get an idea about their service policy during holidays.4303 W 24th Ave Suite A

Kennewick, WA 99336(509) 585-2500www.kennewicksmiles.com

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What To Consider When Choosing A Dentist• COSTSBe sure that your dental insurance policy is accepted by the dentist, and familiarize yourself with how much it will cost you if you get treatment there.• DENTIST’S QUALIFICATION & TRAININGYou must take into consideration the qualifications and training of the dentist. You can ask the dentist’s office for this information.

4303 W 24th Ave Suite A Kennewick, WA 99336(509) 585-2500www.kennewicksmiles.com

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What To Consider When Choosing A Dentist• PATIENT’S COMFORTAsk about their facility and let them know about any problems or anxiety you may feel during your treatment. • STATE LICENSING BOARDSYou can check if the dentist has the proper license or not from the state licensing boards’ website. You can also see if any prior disciplinary action has been taken against the dentist.

4303 W 24th Ave Suite A Kennewick, WA 99336(509) 585-2500www.kennewicksmiles.com

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What To Consider When Choosing A Dentist• EMERGENCY CARETry to find out what their policy is for handling emergency cases. You might need a dentist in an emergency, and need to know if you can go them during the night or weekend.• STAFF AND ATMOSPHEREDepending on the staff’s behaviour, you will find your time at the dentist’s office to be enjoyable, or terrible. The atmosphere of the dentist’s office should be calm and inviting.