What you should ask your Dentist

As Dentists, we do a wide range of things, from relieving pain, to removing teeth, to assisting patients in achieving the whiter, brighter, more beautiful smiles that they’ve always wanted. and the self confidence they deserve. Some dentists specialize in helping people with getting stronger, more reliable teeth with procedures like placing crowns and bridges, some specialize in straightening teeth with braces which can take a couple years and some dentists specialize in assisting people in getting straighter teeth quickly and easily with a number of other, more cosmetic, treatment options.

So what should you ask a dentist BEFORE agreeing to care? Let’s review these issues now:

Prior to care, a dentist should ask detailed questions about your past and present dental health, and order x-rays or other tests when necessary.

Whether you go to see the dentist for basic dental care or for cosmetic improvements, he or she should be looking for potential problems, such as cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, cracked teeth, weakened and oversized fillings, as well as ways to improve the strength, health, and appearance of your teeth and smile. Then he or she will come up with a diagnosis and a Recommended Action Plan. So for starters…

Do NOT agree to get care from any dentist that does not first provide you with a very clear explanation of:

1. What is causing or contributing to your problem, and have him/her show you (Images taken by a digital Camera and digital xrays are always helpful)
2. A Recommended Action Plan that details what specific care is needed…and why. And what is to be done to prevent this problem from recurring.
3. An estimate of the costs involved to prevent #1 and achieve #2.

Unfortunately, there are a small number of doctors, including Dentists who treat every patient pretty much the same, regardless of their condition.

As you would expect, there’s a lot the doctor must know before you can decide what care is best for you, in your specific situation. He or she will want to know if your problem is caused, or aggravated by anything such as a broken tooth, missing tooth, or some structural problem. Or…is it a simple problem that can be resolved within a reasonable period of time?

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