{"id":1087,"date":"2015-05-13T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2015-05-13T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=1087"},"modified":"2015-05-13T09:00:59","modified_gmt":"2015-05-13T16:00:59","slug":"choosing-the-right-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Choosing\"It\u2019s no secret that Goose Creek\u00a0residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it\u2019s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. At Carolina Complete Dental, we understand that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we\u2019ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for individuals and families. If you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to call us! Even if you decide on a different dentist, Drs.\u00a0Bargainier, and Zuffi are\u00a0always happy to help!<\/p>\n

How to Choose the Right Dentist<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are a lot of factors to consider when looking at dentists in your area. For some Goose Creek folks, the most important thing is proximity, so it\u2019s easy to narrow their search by location. For others, the key ingredient is affordable prices. Still others may be looking for just the right service<\/a> mix and supreme comfort. The easiest way to start your search is by setting your top three priorities.<\/strong> These may be location, cost, and comfort, or good reviews, service mix, and same-day appointments. Whatever is most important to you should be at the top of your list. Once you have an idea of what you need and what you want, the process becomes much easier.<\/p>\n

Dentists and Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have dental insurance, you might want to look at your provider\u2019s network before getting too excited about dentists you\u2019ve found on the internet. Often, preferred providers will have larger percentages of services covered and offer you the lowest out-of-pocket expenses. Most dental offices are happy to run your insurance and tell you how much is covered (or you can check their website), but you can also check online to find dentists in your network that are close by.<\/p>\n

The Experience is Everything<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the day, it\u2019s all about your experience at the dentist. That\u2019s why Drs.\u00a0Bargainier, and Zuffi suggests asking friends and family to recommend a trusted dentist<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve found a doctor that might fit, schedule a consultation<\/a>. Most insurances will cover consultations with multiple dentists (but not multiple x-ray consultations with one dentist), so feel free to shop around. When you go in, try to get a sense of how it feels to be a patient there.<\/p>\n

Is the staff friendly? Is the office clean? Do you have to wait a long time? Can they answer your questions to your satisfaction? How are the other patients treated? Do the other patients seem satisfied? How do they treat the staff? How far is the staff willing to go for your comfort? How easy is it to get price information?<\/p>\n

Here are two crucial questions to ask over the phone:<\/p>\n