New City, New Dentist: What to Look for in a Dental Provider

Moving to a new city can be both invigorating and stressful. While your future is full of possibilities, there is a seemingly endless list of to-dos. From finding a new place of worship to having all your mail forwarded to your new address, moving is certainly a massive undertaking. Finding a new dental provider should be on your list of moving to-dos. Whether you need a general dentist or a specialist such as a pediatric dentist or periodontist, the following tips should help you in your search for the dental practitioner that is right for your needs. 
 

Search Online

For many folks, one of the easiest ways to search for a new dentist is to do so online. Simply type your location or neighborhood and the type of provider you need into a search engine like Google. For example, your search might look this way: “pediatric dentist Dallas”. The first few pages of search engine results should give you a decent amount of listings to work with. At this point, you can visit websites for dental practices to learn more about its doctors, technology, and services. Dental websites can contain a wealth of helpful information along with downloadable patient forms to streamline your first visit.
 

Make a List of Potential Providers

After you have perused a list of dental providers in your area and browsed their websites, make a list of the practices that appeal to you the most. Try to keep your list short but long enough to leave you with options for making your first appointment since some practices might not have room for new patients.
 

Call Dental Practices

Once your list is made, call each practice. Ask any questions about services and treatments that you feel are necessary. At this point, it is important to check if the practice you are calling takes your dental insurance, if you have any.

After calling practices, you should be able to whittle your list down to one or two contenders. Remember, you can always switch providers after your first appointment if a practice doesn’t seem like the right fit.

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