Learn More About Your Dentist: Here Are Some Questions To Ask From Our Toluca Lake Dental Team

Written by Dr. McKay on Nov 7, 2017

If you’re searching for a dentist, It is worth it to take the time to get to know your future dental team. Not all dental offices are the same. Make sure that you find a dentist who understands your smile and can help you achieve your dream smile.

So, today our Toluca Lake dentists are giving you some things to think about when evaluating dentists. Here are some questions you can ask your potential dentist:

What is your dental philosophy?

You want to get a good idea of what types of treatments your dentist offers, and how he or she views his or her role as a dentist. Does your dentist offer cosmetic treatments or TMJ care or Sleep Apnea treatment? Now is the time to find out! Keep in mind that you may need TMJ treatment right now, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t be useful in the future.

Payment options?

If you have dental insurance, it is crucial that you determine whether your dentist accepts your insurance prior to beginning treatment. Additionally, your dental team may accept financing options like CareCredit, or offer in-house payment options. Be really clear about how you would like to pay for dental treatment, and allow your dentist to provide you with options.

Emergency care?

Some dentists provide emergency care in-house, while others refer patients to a specialist in case of emergency. Find out if your dental team keeps emergency hours, and if so, how they prefer to be contacted. Is there a special phone number for emergency dental cases?

Sedation dentistry?

Does your dentist offer any relaxation or sedation dentistry treatments? If so which ones? Does he or she only use sedation treatments in specific situations?

You want to take the time to open up a dialogue with your dentist, and gather information about your dental team before you even get to your first appointment. Our Toluca Lake dentists are here to help, so give us a call if you have any questions for our team!