Finding a good dentist in Canberra or anywhere can be tricky these days as it seems a lot of dentists are in the’ business of dentistry’ and not in the ‘practice of dentistry’. Our dentists at Lasting Impressions Dental- Canberra City are here to practice dentistry for patients that need essential dental treatment not complete a bunch of treatments you don’t need.
Do you find that when you visit the dentist that you had a lot more dental problems than you anticipated or that you have been quoted for cosmetic dental work that you weren’t even asking for? In today’s day and age many dentists will try and up-sell cosmetic dental treatments even when the patient hasn’t requested any concern about the aesthetics of their teeth. We wont push these treatments on you, our dentist’s will only carry out aesthetic cosmetic dental treatment if you request it.
Here are a few tips on finding a good dentist:
1) Check that the dentist is a member of the ADA – Australian Dental Assossiation
2) Recommendation – If a friend, family member or colleague recommend a dentist they have been seeing for years they have done your homework for you
3) Location – Is your dentist close to home or work?
4) Examination – Does the dentist do a thorough check of your teeth and gums?
5) Cost – Does the dentist provide quotes for more expensive dental work?
6) Communication – Does the dentist make sure you are informed of the dental treatment you will be having and that you understand why it needs to be done. Does the dentist answer any questions you may have?
7) Medical History -Does the dentist take into account your medical history and keep up to date with any changes in medication etc.
8) Further education – Does the dentist keep up to date with conferences and seminars to update their skills?
When considering a dentist or when you have just seen a new dentist for the first time – ask yourself these questions to ensure you are seeing someone who is right for you
If you would like to make an appointment with Lasting Impressions Dental to see if our dentists is right for you please call: 02 6249 8383