Conveniences of Choosing a Local Family Dentist

Choosing a general dentist for you and/or your family can be a daunting task. Do you go with the big corporate practice with hundreds of offices around the country? Or that little local practice in your neighborhood that’s been around for a while and has good word of mouth?

Here’s what we think are the best advantages of choosing a local dental practice close to home:

• Personalized care from a familiar face, and personal relationships with the staff
• Recommendations for other local medical specialists when necessary
• Fast access to emergency dental services in an office where they know you
• Local dental practices often have relationships with hospitals in the area in cases of more intense oral procedures and surgeries
• You spend less time at the dentist because it’s just a short drive to and from home
• Local family dentists make all their own decisions about your dental care, whereas corporate satellite offices have standard procedures to follow
• Flexibility with appointments and daily office hours

6 Things to Look for in a Local Dental Practice

There are a few super-important things (aside from a great reputation) to consider when you choose a family dentist near you:

• Location: What’s the distance from home? What’s the quality of the neighborhood the office is in?
• Experience & Specialized Training: What kind of experience does the dentist and their staff have? Do they do any ongoing education? Have any specialized training, certifications or awards?
• li aria-level=”1″>Insurance: What providers do they accept? Do they do their best to negotiate care coverage on behalf of patients?
• Services: Not all dentistry practices are created equal. One office may offer different services than another. A quality dentist will have recommendations for local specialists if the services you need fall outside their purview.
• Technology: Are they invested in current research in dentistry? Do they keep up with the latest tech and emerging holistic practices?
• Patient Comfort: A top Cincinnati dentist should adhere to a theory of practice based in gentle, friendly care. They should offer comfort measures for patients with dental anxiety, and have a patient, friendly staff that is always gentle, skilled and efficient.