By Arthur Kezian
There comes a point in time when every responsible person needs to choose a dentist, and it is important to pick the appropriate one for you. It is always prudent to decide on your dentist when you originally move to the area, not when you are in an emergency situation. But how do you decide upon a trusted dentist? What criteria should you use?
First of all one of the main considerations is your distance from the dentist. They need to be easily accessible for you. It would be futile to choose a Los Angeles dentist which seems a perfect fit; however, you approach every visit with a sense of dread because of the journey.
If you have a family, confirming they are a family friendly surgery is important. It is imperative you have a dentist Los Angeles that you can build up a rapport with that your whole family will feel confident in.
Along with your family connecting with the dentist you should also feel comfortable with the staff. A friendly and helpful receptionist is vitally important. It is good to check that they have good teeth too, because the staff must have confidence in the dentist they are employed by.
Choosing the right dentist can be tough; always analyze their qualifications. These are usually listed next to their names. Another thing to check up on is the societies they belong to. Many professional societies make sure the dentists that belong to them have regular refresher courses meaning they are up to date with all the changes that take place in the profession.
One other way you can investigate a dentist is by reading reviews of their work online. Caution must be exercised. The best dentist in the entire world will sometimes get a negative review, simply because no-one can please all the people all of the time. Carefully peruse the negative reviews and confirm it is not just clients being overly pedantic. For instance, if the complainer is unhappy with a member of staff rather than the actual service they have received, that member of staff may have moved on by the time you get to go to the dentist.
When you review the qualifications of the dentist, make sure you also include the qualifications of the anesthesiologists too. Again, you should find information about this in the reception area.
Of course, you will also need to consider the rates of the dental surgery. Never pick the cheapest surgery, unless you are completely sure of the other factors.
Often you pay for what you get; when it comes to your teeth it is vital that you and your family get a high standard of service. Cheap dental treatment is so often false economy; what happens when you get inferior service? You will need to change your dentist and visit one that is more expensive – this means that you are going to pay twice.
Finally, you will need to trust your instincts. If you go into a dental surgery and you just don’t feel right then that obviously is not the right surgery for you. It doesn’t matter if the qualifications are great and everything else seems adequate; you need to trust the dentist. All professional dentists will want patients that trust them.
To find a dental office with dentists that are experienced and professional, with a forward-looking attitude to technology, visit Dr. Kezian and his staff. You and your family will be safe and secure knowing they are caring and highly experienced dentists.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777