{"id":547,"date":"2015-12-09T20:01:39","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T20:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.distinctive-smiles.com\/?p=547"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:06","slug":"finding-the-right-dentist-in-dublin-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/finding-the-right-dentist-in-dublin-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the right Dentist in Dublin, Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"man<\/a>When it comes to choosing a dentist, the first question any patient should ask is, \u201cWhat dental service<\/a>, amenity, or doctor qualification matters most to me?\u201d The answer to this question, should guide any search for a dental practitioner.
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Starting Your Search for a New Dentist<\/h3>\n

When beginning a search for a dentist or dental specialist, the number of options can be overwhelming especially for patients new to the area. Compare the search to choosing a new toothpaste. The local pharmacy or grocery store likely has at least one aisle dedicated to various brands, styles, flavors, and colors of toothpaste. Making a selection might be difficult, but if someone chooses the wrong toothpaste, there\u2019s not a significant loss of time or money. Still, before selecting a tube at random, people typically read the box, maybe ask friends or family what type they use, or look for the American Dental Association seal of approval. Surprisingly, people are less likely to do this much leg work before selecting a dental practice. According to a recent survey, people most frequently selected a practice based entirely on convenience factors whether that be location, hours of operation, patient amenities, or other matter of accessibility. Most patients never consider dentist\u2019s qualifications, services offered, practice reviews, or other factors. Before selecting a practice, we recommend patients ask friends, family, or doctors for recommendations, and then, consider the answers to a few important questions before making a final choice.<\/p>\n

Questions to Ask About a Dental Practice<\/h3>\n