What Makes Bad Dentists?

Jan 22
08:35

2011

Aaliyah Arthur

Aaliyah Arthur

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Not many patients admit they enjoy having their teeth worked on. But what qualities make dentists bad? Regular dental visits are essential to maintaining good oral health and hygiene. Please read on.

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Regular dental visits are essential to maintaining good oral health and hygiene. However,What Makes Bad Dentists? Articles most people dread going to their oral practitioner and put off the visit for as long as possible. There is an inherent fear of dental procedures and the possible pain they can inflict on the patient. Some of this is naturally unavoidable and depends on the skill and experience of the particular practitioner. But there are a few qualities that make bad dentists, no matter how skilled or educated they are.

Is the invoice for your recent dental visit filled with costly procedures? Beware of clinics that tell you a lot of work needs to be done on your teeth and request payment before starting any work. Similar to the way you would be careful about who looks under the hood of your car and gives you a work estimate, take care when selecting a person to evaluate your oral health and hygiene. You wouldn’t want to end up with a clinic that is just looking to make a fast buck off unnecessary tests and procedures.

Along the same lines, think twice if your oral care provider recommends unneeded procedures and tests. Good dentists should take into consideration your overall health, personal budget, and oral history when considering diagnostic red flags or tests of exclusion. Granted, if you need serious dental work done, then don’t avoid it because of the bill. But if your dentist is annoyed at your questions about why a particular procedure or test is necessary, then it may be wise to consider finding another practitioner in your area.

The overall atmosphere of the dental clinic should be clean, professional, and friendly. Each staff member that talks to or works with you should help make you feel at ease about your visit and ensure you are comfortable. From the receptionist who takes your appointment to the hygienist that cleans your teeth and the physician that examines your root canal, each person should be friendly and professional. Also make sure the surroundings and equipment look clean and well taken care of. After all, if your dental office doesn’t have time to dust the office or clean the rugs, how much time are they spending on cleaning the implements used in your mouth?

Dentists are required to have a certain degree of manual dexterity and gentle bedside manner. If you find that your oral practitioner is too rough or does less than exceptional work. Feel free to look elsewhere for someone to take care of your teeth. The time in the dental chair should be relatively quick and pain free.

If your oral practitioner shows any of the above signs, consider switching to someone that will treat you and your teeth a little better in the long run. It will be worth your time and energy to find someone you trust. Your teeth and gums will thank you!