Beginning early 2020, weāll be opening the doors of our Martindale Dental Jackson Square location.Ā That means weāll be fully serving residents looking for a Hamliton dentist.Ā As our clinic expansion into Hamilton draws near, we thought a blog giving you some tips on switching to a new dentist would be in order.Ā
Switching dentists is probably not on anyoneās preferred to-do list but sometimes itās necessary.Ā You need a dentist to take care of your oral health properly, and that makes the decision one that will have a direct effect on your health.Ā Research and careful consideration is required to make sure you and your family receive the great care you need and want.Ā To make the task of finding a new dentist easier, keep reading for some helpful advice from our dental team.
Why might you be searching for a new dentist?Ā Thereās lots of reasons but in our experience the following two are most common.Ā
Youāre dissatisfied with your current dental care provider:Ā For one reason or another, the service you receive isnāt up to par and you feel your oral health is at risk.Ā This is a really important reason to find a new dental clinic and get the care you want.
Youāve moved and your existing dentist is too far away:Ā Visiting the dentist can be a hassle at the best of times, what with work or school, kids, travel time, parking and more to contend with.Ā Thereās no way that youāll want to drive across the city on top, so switching dentists to one with a more convenient location makes perfect sense.Ā The same thing applies if your dentist has moved locations or closed down their practice ā youāll need to find a new dental office to visit.
While itās not really going to help in your search, it is very important to find not just any dentist, but a great one.Ā Someone who checks all the boxes, be it clinic location, level of care for the whole family if required, cost, and a dentist (plus staff) that you feel comfortable with.
The easiest way to find a new dentist is to reach out for referrals.Ā These could come from family members, friends, co workers, your existing dentist or online reviews like those from Google orĀ RateMDĀ for example. This way youāll be able to narrow your search and actually start visiting for consultations right away.Ā Looking online, try doing aĀ GoogleĀ search for a phrase like ādentists near meā or ādentists in Hamiltonā (if thatās where youāre located), and youāll find a long list of dentists ready to serve you.
Once you have a list of dentists to consider, itās time to go and meet them.Ā This means phoning in for a consultation appointment or meet-and-greet.Ā All the 5 star reviews on the internet wont help if you just donāt see eye-to-eye with a potential new dentist.Ā An in-person interview should not be skipped if you want to ensure you find the right dentist for you.
Make a checklist of things you need your dentist to be.Ā This way you will have a much easier time narrowing down your list of prospects.
Youāve narrowed the list and are getting ready to interview your prospective dentists.Ā What can you expect when you visit a dental clinic for the first time?
Our team at Martindale Dental loves to see new patients visiting our clinic.Ā We value all our patients but love making new connections and helping people achieve the best oral health they can.Ā Weāre friendly and compassionate people so feel free to get in touch with one of our convenient clinic locations to schedule a first appointment at any time.
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Please contact us for all inquiries or to book an appointment with one of our convenient clinic locations.Ā We look forward to hearing from you.