If you are new to an area and do not have a friend who can recommend someone for you, then go to your phone book and make a list of the dentists in your area. Paying a visit to the office will help you to assess the atmosphere of the office and help you decide whether or not you would be comfortable there. Your visit to the dentist should be pleasant and comfortable. You need to feel relaxed with your dental team in order to ensure that you can work together in maintaining a healthy happy smile. Take the time to ask around for a dental office that can meet your needs.
Some people tend to have a rather strange attitude towards check-ups.
If the dentist does not find something wrong, their time has been wasted. As a matter of fact, a series of successful visits can discourage them from ever seeing their dentist and hygienist again. The idea that you should only see the dentist when something is wrong is not only ridiculous but can end up costing you a lot of money, comfort and time. Your dentist is trained to detect and treat many problems before you are even aware of them. The goal is prevention - prevent disease, decay and tooth loss.