Dentists: How to Find Dentists after Relocating

Moving is a difficult transition. You have to deal with utilities, jobs, schools and postal services. You have to figure out where you’re going to shop for groceries and fill your car up with gas. Then, of course, you have to figure out how to get around town. Probably one of the last things on your list is finding the medical professionals that you’ll ultimately need to ensure that your family is taken care of well. A medical doctor might be high on your list things to do, but how about dentists?

There are several ways to find dentists when you move to a new area. The first and most effective way is to ask your new coworkers, friends, or neighbors. If they have been to see one recently you will find out all about how they treat their patients. You can listen to recommendations and here the good and bad of, probably, a wide variety of doctors in town. Asking coworkers is especially handy as you have the same insurance and will know that the doctor in question is covered under you plan at work.

Another way, if you are really new and don’t have anyone at work to ask as a reference is to contact your insurance carrier. They can give you a list of dentists in your area that is covered by your company plan. While you won’t get the scoop on whether or not this doctor is right for you and your needs, you can get an idea of what is covered by your plan and who accepts it in your area. This will help to eliminate some of the cost of going to a new doctor’s office, especially if they don’t take your insurance. Even if you get a recommendation through a friend you should check with your insurance to ensure they are a member.

Probably the most popular way, in this age of technology, is to check the internet. Before that, you’d pull out your copy of the yellow pages and see who was listed as a dentist in your area. Today a simple internet search will give you the same information faster. Not only will their personal office sites say what hours they are open and if they are accepting new patients, but it will also list what type of insurance they accept as well. Along with the personal office sites you can often find rating sites that will give you a brief opinion of the doctor and his staff so you will know if you want to make an appointment or not.

Finding new dentists in a new town doesn’t have to be a time consuming experience. Yes, you might actually have to go to a couple of doctors to find one that will suit you and your family best. If you take the time to ask your friends, coworkers, and neighbors; check with your insurance; and surf the internet you can find someone that is right for you.