Moving can be a nightmare. Not only are you moving into a completely new environment, you have to make new friends, get a new job and replace your dentist. This doesn’t even take into account the hassle of packing, renting a moving truck and all other nitty-gritty details that come with moving. Today we’ll focus on how to find a good dentist in your area after you have moved. Check out the tips below.
- ADA Certification
Did you know that all ADA (American Dental Association) certified dentists are required to abide by a code of ethics? This is why you should start your search for a skilled and trustworthy dentist on the ADA Find a Dentist Tool. The association has a database of dentists across the country so you can be sure to get a few recommendations.
- Recommendations
You can find a dentist by asking around for one. Your friends, neighbors, and co-workers are a great place to start. You could actually use this as a reason to start a conversation with your new neighbors. If you’re still feeling a bit shy, you could simply post the question on social media. You might get tons of recommendations for dentists in your new location. Look for social media groups and communities of people in your new town to ensure you’re getting a dentist within the area.
- Consultation
Do not commit to a new dentist until you have scheduled a consultation. Use the consultation to find out about the services provided, the common procedures, dental insurance, as well as the policies and protocols. Make sure to ask any questions you might have about switching to the new dentist. Take time to talk to the dentist so that you can get a feel for whether they’re the right fit. Everything else may be great but if your personalities don’t gel, then it might be a problem. Make a point of consulting with 2 or 3 dentists before making a decision.
- Consider Your Family
If you have kids, then you might want to get a dentist that provides pediatric dentistry. If you don’t want to have to deal with multiple dentists, then go for one with a family practice that caters to everyone’s needs under one roof.
- Records Transfer
To help make your switch to the new dentist a breeze, you might need to move your records from the old dentist. To effect the transfer, call your former dentist and request them to transfer records of your checkup records, medications taken and surgeries done. This information will come in handy when the new dentist starts seeing you.
- Evaluate
To ensure you have made the right decision, schedule a consultation for an actual procedure with the new dentist. A routine cleaning will do. You will be able to see first hand how the staff performs and how the dentist treats you. Some of the other things you should look out for include cleanliness of the office, level of comfort, conversations with the dentist, and overall experience during the procedure.
You can always use the above tips to find an Oshawa dentist near you.
