Finding the right dentist for the needs of you and your family is akin to finding a parking space at the mall when all the merchants are having their two for one sale day. There are hundreds, if not thousands of dentists in Chicago, they all have specific specialties, they keep different office hours and they are scattered all over the city. How can you find a dentist in Chicago IL that is right for you?
To confuse the issue even more the dental profession uses two different terms; DDS and DMD. These titles thankfully do not have to be considered as Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) mean the same thing; the professional designations simply tell the public that both have received the education and training to undertake general dental treatment.
The majority of families are looking for a practitioner of family dentistry or perhaps a cosmetic dentist. Although there are numerous specialties such as oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontist, orthodontists, etc. your general or family dentist will generally be the one that refers you to these specialists when necessary.
When you are looking for the best dentist in Chicago IL there are a number of questions that you need to ask,
* The location of the dentist’s office in relation to your home is important, should you have a dental emergency how quickly can you get there?
* Find out what the office hours are and if the dentist can deal with emergency situations
* Does the dentist have an office with amenities that makes the visit more comfortable? If necessary does the dentist offer sleep dentistry for patients who have a fear of a dental visit?
There are a few different ways to go about locating a great dentist in the area. If you have lived and worked in the area for some time ask your immediate neighbors as well as friends at work who they use and find out if they are happy with their choice. If you are now in the area ask your dentist in your old city or area for a recommendation before you move.
Once you get a few names call and see if the dentist has a few minutes for you if you drop in. While you are there observe the staff, are they friendly and helpful and willing to answer your questions? Have a good look around, are the office and treatment areas clean and organized and does it appear that the equipment is state-of-the-art?
With a little effort and time you will no doubt be able to find a dentist in Chicago IL that suits your ongoing dental needs.
It may take a little time and effort to find the best dentist in Chicago IL but once you have you have a friend for life. You are invited to book an early appointment with Dr. Peter Tomaselli at Chicago Smile Design.
