For many people, attending the dentist can make them feel nervous, particularly if it is a new one. It is important to remember that these feelings are normal, and there are a few steps that you can take to minimise your feelings of worry and anxiousness.
It is recommended that you ask your new dentist a few questions to help put your mind at ease. Take a look at our four questions below for some inspiration.
How experienced are you in your field?
Don’t be afraid to ask this question, as experience means a lot in this field of work. Knowing that the dental practice is experienced can certainly help to put your mind at ease. If there is a specific dental care treatment that you are after, then ask your new dentist if they have a speciality. For example, here at our dental practice in Fulham in West London, we offer a lot of specialist dentistry, such as dental implants and teeth straightening. If you are in need of specialist dental services, then this question can also help you make the all-important decision on whether the practice is right for you or not. Your dental health is important, so choosing the correct dentist is vital.
Do you work in a multi-discplinary clinic?
Dentists often become specialised in their chosen field. If someone performs implants or root canal treatments all day then they are going to be better at implants and root canal treatments! Its important you find a dentist who works in part of a multi-discplinary team so you can get the care you deserve. Its often helpful if you can go to a practice where they have a team who can cover all treatment types to a high quality.
What Are Your Opening and Closing Hours?
Although this question may seem like an obvious one, it is one we can often forget to ask when we first meet our new dentist. Most people have a busy work schedule, so can struggle to fit dentist appointments around their everyday lives. So, it is important that you find a dentist that can accommodate appointments around your schedule.
At Fulham Road Dental, we pride ourselves on building long term relationships with our patients. We understand everyone’s schedules are different, and we work with you to accommodate your needs. Our aim is to give you peace of mind that you are getting the dental treatment that you deserve which is why we take your dental health personally and are committed to creating a trusting patient clinical rapport. To find out more about our practice, please visit our practice section on our website.
Are You Currently Accepting New Patients?
After having a long discussion with your new dentist, you may be starting to feel confident that this is the right practice for you. However, after hours of discussion, you may find out that the practice is currently not accepting new patients. So, this should always be one of the first questions that you ask. If you do not have the time to be put on a waiting list, then this can help you steer clear of that practice and look for another one.
At Fulham Road Dental, we welcome an array of clients. We are proud to say that we have recently won the best new practiceaward at the Private Dentistry Awards 2021. If you’re looking for a dentist in Fulham and would like to become a new patient at our practice, then don’t hesitate to get in touch through the contact us page on our website.
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