\n\t Visiting the dentist is firmly associated with pain and discomfort for most people. Only 2% of the population have no fear of the dentist. Therefore, the question of how to choose a dentist, where they will provide quality help and will not leave a psychological trauma for life is very relevant.<\/p>\n
\n\t You can turn to a tiny clinic, which we pass by every day. You can go to a luxurious dental center.<\/p>\n
\n\t Before you decide where to go for treatment, you need to learn more about the treatment facility. These days, no one has time to go from one institution to another to clarify information or ask questions. The search begins with the Internet. The first thing that catches the eye is the website.<\/p>\n
\n\t How informative is it? If the site has nothing but appeals to treat them, then they have nothing to brag about. In centers with a decent reputation, the site contains a lot of information. On such pages, they tell in detail about the services, doctors, give advice. Often on the site you can leave a request for a callback or communicate with the administrator in business chat.<\/p>\n
\n\t On the Internet it is convenient to compare prices and qualifications of doctors, to determine which location is most convenient. A website for a clinic is not a luxury, but a means to make a statement. Internet pages help to choose the right dentist, clinic, familiarize yourself with the methods of treatment.\n<\/p>\n
\n\t The availability of the entire range of dental services in the dental center means that, if necessary, you can gather a consilium, get the opinion of doctors of other specialties. Treatment options are not limited by limited options, but allow you to choose the best one. Sometimes, a patient comes in with one problem and it turns out to be only an indicator of another. It is convenient when all specialists work together, it saves time, increases the accuracy of diagnosis.<\/p>\n
\n\t The first acquaintance with the doctor begins on the website. There you can learn about education, work experience, qualifications. A personal meeting helps to understand “your” person or not. It happens that there is no mutual understanding between the patient and the doctor. In this case, it is better to change the dentist. The level of stress will not cover all the achievements of the doctor.<\/p>\n
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\n\t Choosing a dentist is not easy. It is worth paying special attention to the process of continuing education. New techniques and current technologies are emerging every day. Having a well-known name does not yet guarantee familiarity with the latest achievements and the ability to apply them in practice. The best dentist is a practitioner who is constantly improving his qualifications.<\/p>\n
\n\t Expensive equipment of dentistry is not purchased to let dust in the eyes. On it depends on the accuracy of the diagnosis and the choice of treatment method. This is especially important now that the focus has shifted to preserving every tooth. The “if in doubt, extract” approach no longer works. In order to restore a tooth you need an accurate picture. Orthopantomogram (OPTG) machines, targeted x-rays, and computerized tomography (CT) scans can help you get it. The more complex the case, the more detailed the examination should be.<\/p>\n
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\n\t In trustworthy clinics, an individualized treatment plan is mandatory. This eliminates misunderstandings about the services provided and guides the patient on the size of the budget. The absence of a plan is an excuse for unreasonable fees and unnecessary procedures.<\/p>\n
\n\t The treatment plan is based on a conversation, visual and diagnostic examination. A professional will be sure to ask about comorbidities and known allergies.<\/p>\n
\n\t The question of price is usually in the foreground when trying to find a good dentistry. In medicine, this approach is not entirely justified. The low cost of services should, rather, be alarming than pleasing.<\/p>\n
\n\t The cost of service is like an iceberg. We see only a small part – the price. In fact, there are many components:<\/p>\n
\n\t We don’t want to scare you, but a common complication during treatment is a broken off instrument tip. Do you think Swiss instruments or Chinese instruments are more likely to break off? Dental clinics don’t pay for a brand name. The name of the company, which is in everyone’s ear, means millions invested in research and development and quality control of products. It is the certainty of service life and positive long-term prognosis.<\/p>\n
\n\t The seal, which will cost more expensive, will last longer, and the cheap one will have to be replaced so often that the savings will be only apparent.<\/p>\n
\n\t People of the older generation, who have gone through all the circles of hell of Soviet dentistry, uncomfortable chair will not intimidate. Young people are accustomed to comfort, and will not tolerate such a thing. But the chair is not only about comfort. A quality chair is easy to adjust. The angle of inclination provides better access and a good view. The dentist is comfortable to work, the patient will not have to regret choosing a specialist.<\/p>\n
\n\t A modern unit (what we habitually think of as a drill) is multifunctional. The more functions, the higher the price. But all manipulations can be done in 1 appointment.<\/p>\n
\n\t And also autoclaves, refrigerators – a lot of mechanisms and devices that ensure reliability and safety of work.<\/p>\n
\n\t The more complex the manipulation, the higher the qualification of the doctor should be. But experience, it is not only the number of teeth pulled or braces installed. This is minimally invasive, gentle methods, innovative restoration technologies, modern methods of implantation. Familiarization with the latest achievements in medicine requires a large investment. It is constant participation in trainings, master classes, seminars, conferences. It is a subscription to scientific journals, podcasts and educational channels.<\/p>\n
\n\t We want to come to a clean, processed room, talk to a competent administrator and ask a question in the online chat. We pay for that too, just not directly.<\/p>\n
\n\t This is where the contradictions begin: we want top-level service and the same quality, but here – it’s expensive. Consider the question from a long-term perspective: change a filling every six months to a year or every 10 years. To carry out prosthetics every 5 years or to install an implant and not to remember about the crown on it for 20 years. To keep the tooth alive for 3-4 years or even longer or to pull it out and then – again regular prosthetics.<\/p>\n
\n\t In the question of which dentistry to choose, not the last place is the problem of warranty obligations.<\/p>\n
\n\t All well-known brands give a warranty on their products. For implants, it is indefinite, for prosthetic constructions, filling materials, mostly 1-2 years.<\/p>\n
\n\t These are the manufacturer’s obligations. It is convenient if, for example, you have moved. Obligations are not canceled if in this city or country dentists work with such brands.<\/p>\n
\n\t Commitment of the clinic is a guarantee of quality work of doctors. Only high-end dental centers take such responsibility.<\/p>\n
\n\t It’s good if it’s right here in the clinic. Its technical laboratory ensures fast and smooth work of the doctor and technician. Choosing a good dentist is half the battle. The aesthetic side of the smile is provided by the technician. Working for “his” dentistry, the technician will try to make the final product indistinguishable from his own teeth.<\/p>\n
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