It may seem kind of silly to “get to know” your dental team, but the truth is that this is an important step in ensuring that you’re receiving the type of dental care that best suits your needs. To help get you started, our Santa Monica dentists have compiled this list of commonly asked questions. Read on to get a better idea of whether these questions could help you!
Philosophy
Talk to your dental team about how they would describe their practice. Do they focus on aesthetics? Do they provide comprehensive restorative care? The answer to this question will help you determine whether your dentist’s priorities align with yours!
Technology
Get an idea of what kind of state-of-the-art technologies your dental practice utilizes. Do they, for example, use implant technology to replace missing teeth? Do they recommend using a specific type of whitening system? It is worth it to look for a dentist who invests in innovation—it pays off in the end!
Scheduling
Many practices, like ours, offer flexible scheduling options for your convenience. This becomes especially important when you need to coordinate care for multiple members of your family. We know how hard it can be to make time for your smile—we’re here to help!
Emergency Contact
Our dental team provides in-office emergency dental care for patients dealing with dental trauma. Talk to your dentist about what they recommend you do in case of emergency; you’ll find that some practices refer emergency care to a different dentist, or use a special phone number for emergency cases.
Your dentist is your partner in dental care—shouldn’t you get to know what they care about and why? You can reach our Santa Monica dental team by giving us a call, or by using the Contact Us page on our site to submit a question!