By Arthur Kezian
In your search for the perfect Los Angeles dentist, you should be seeking a partner. This is because the two of you will be working with each other to guarantee your dental health, so it helps to find someone who you are comfortable teaming up with. Patients are always concerned about how to spend their money in the most prudent manner, and they want reassurance that they are receiving quality dental care.
Friends and relatives can often have recommendations, but you shouldn’t always take their word for it. Now with the use of the internet, patients have no trouble finding comprehensive dentist reviews as well as all the other information that they would need for finding a good dentist.
Because dental care is a very personal health service that is different from person to person, it isn’t easy to give specific rules regarding good dental care, however the following guidelines can offer some help to the concerned patient.
The first rule is that you must find a doctor who has good credentials. You can’t trust just anyone with something as significant as your dental health. You want to find someone who has credentials that are up to your standards, such as a degree from a prominent university along with professional affiliations with the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Also be sure to make sure that you find a doctor who is a DMD (a Doctor of Dental Medicine), or a DDS (a Doctor of Dental Surgery).
A second thing that one should consider is convenience. It is important that you find a dentist whose office is in a nearby location. With people getting stuck in traffic any time they try to go anywhere and working long hours, you need a dentist’s office that is as easy to get to as possible. Otherwise you could find yourself stuck in traffic when you really need his help.
One third rule is to make sure that your dental experience is cost-effective. A Los Angeles dentist will always work with your insurance company to make sure your claims are paid. However, if you are going to pay for the services out of pocket, a good Los Angeles dentist will provide you all of the information regarding the cost of the services and procedures before you even sit in the dental chair.
The fourth and most important rule is to find a dentist who is concerned about your comfort. Many people have fears about visiting their dentist, so it is imperative that you find a dentist who makes you feel welcome and warm from the second you step into the office until the moment you leave. Be sure to look at the entire staff, not just the dentist himself. A rude hygienist or a nasty receptionist can really have a negative impact on your dental experience. Your comfort with both the dentist and his staff is really vital to having a good dental experience.
So don’t leave your dentist decision up to chance. Rather, you should do some research and make an educated choice. If you follow the four guidelines above, you will have no trouble in finding the perfect dentist for you and the greatest best dental experience possible.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777