Most of us try and avoid dentist's appointments as much as possible
. No matter what age, we are all very hesitant when it comes to visiting a dentist. Many of us limit ourselves by sticking to the same dentist for years but what if the one we have is not good enough or if we are moving to a different place altogether? We need a new dentist who is good as well. How are we supposed to find a good one? Here are some tips to help you out.
* Check for a dental school or college nearby. Dental schools and colleges are good places to find practicing dentists. You can call and ask for the names of the practicing faculty members as well.
* You can ask an orthodontist or a prosthodontist if you know one. They will be able to recommend to you a reputable dental care practitioner.
* If you are moving to a new place, you can ask your current dentist if he knows of a good dentist in your new location.
Traits of a good dentist
* On your first visit he should perform a thorough medical and dental history check up with a complete head and neck examination as well. (Head and neck exam is usually done on the patient's very first visit and every 6 months thereafter.)
* He should provide you with knowledge on how to take care of your teeth and perform good oral hygiene. (How to fight and prevent dental decay and other dental problems.)
* He should invite you for regular check-ups. (This will ensure that no problem will be left unchecked.)
* He should perform oral prophylaxis or dental cleaning. (Every 6 months.)
* He should take x-rays more responsibly. (Full series of X-rays should be taken no more than once every five years. Not taking any X-ray's on the other hand, however, is as bad a sign)
* He should practice proper care against infection, by wearing rubber gloves and a mask when treating his patients. He should explain to you the sanitary procedures his clinic is implementing or using to protect his patients and himself against unwanted infections.
Finding good dentists (Fairfax) is not really so difficult only if you know where to look. If you are living in or have moved to Fairfax and are in search of good dentists log on to www.stringhamdental.com right away.