{"id":725,"date":"2017-02-28T11:50:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T11:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=725"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:26:24","slug":"dentist-dublin-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/dentist-dublin-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips for Finding The Best Dentist in Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/iStock_000044652496_Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/iStock_000044652496_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist in dublin providing superior care\" class=\"wp-image-726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/iStock_000044652496_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/iStock_000044652496_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/iStock_000044652496_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes time to choose a dentist in Dublin, you may feel overwhelmed with the number of options. There\u2019s no shortage of dentists these days &#8212; and big box franchises can seem like the best choice for fast, affordable care. But you know visiting a smaller practice offers advantages, too. So how to choose? We\u2019ve got the top 5 tips for picking a new dentist below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Start Small<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, big dental franchises offer adequate care, and many patients have good experiences visiting them. But there are so many advantages of visiting a locally-owned and operated practice &#8212; like getting to know a team who will become a true partner in your oral health. When you visit the same dentist again and again, we get to know you beyond your file. That means we can better-identify the warning signs associated with issues like gum disease, oral cancer, and other oral health hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you visit a small practice like Distinctive Smiles of Dublin, you\u2019re getting more than a dentist. You\u2019re signing up for your number one advocate in oral health care. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Ask Around<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re looking for any new service or before making a big purchase, you probably start out with the method that\u2019s old as time &#8212; asking a friend! See who your neighbors, friends, and colleagues trust for their dental health needs. These days, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.np\/search?q=distinctive+smiles+of+dublin&amp;oq=distinctive+smiles+of+dublin&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l5.4695j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x88389324008421c3:0x1fddca304384d2b0,1,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also offer big help. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Check the About Us Page<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve narrowed your list down to a few dentists, go to their website and look around. Click over to the \u201cAbout Us\u201d page while you\u2019re there to get to know your potential dentist(s). Here\u2019s what to look for. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involvement in professional organizations, like the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Dental Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the Ohio Dental Association<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any specializations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interests outside dentistry (it\u2019s nice to know what motivates your dentist!) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Consider Insurance &amp; Financing Needs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/insurance--financing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll want to make sure your potential dentist accepts your plan. If you don\u2019t have insurance, choosing a dentist who works with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecredit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CareCredit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help make paying for your care easier. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Services Offered<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, don\u2019t forget to check to see what services the dentist offers. Choosing a dental team who is equipped to provide comprehensive care is an excellent way to make things easier on yourself later on. You may not need a root canal or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/dental-implants.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right now, but you never know when the day will come that you\u2019ll require complex restorative care. And when if it happens to you, you\u2019ll want to know you can trust your dentist to provide experienced care. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come Check Out Distinctive Smiles!<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your search for the best family dentist in Dublin is sure to lead you to Distinctive Smiles, where Dr. Buck, and our team are busy providing exceptional care for families and friends in our community. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more, or to schedule an appointment for you or a loved one today! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes time to choose a dentist in Dublin, you may feel overwhelmed with the number of options. 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