subject: Finding A Gentle Dentist Louisville, Ky [print this page] There are many qualified gentle dentist Louisville offices, but finding one you are comfortable with can take time. Some people will trust their mouth to any dental doctor, but here are a few questions you may want to ask prior to seeking their treatment.
Does the dentist you want to use have multiple dentists on staff, and if so will he or she be the one to complete fillings and procedures? Some offices let dental assistants complete a filling and some other procedures after a dentist has done the drilling of an orifice. There's not much to a filling but some patients feel better knowing the dentist will complete the job.
Something else to ask about is if that office will accept a payment program if dental insurance is not used. But if a patient has insurance, you should ask to see if they accept your insurance and to find out if they are on the accepted provider list for your coverage area. It can cost more out of pocket to use an out of network provider through many insurance companies.
More than a few dentists offer Care Credit. This is an external company which completes a credit application with the patient and then that company pays your dental bill. You as the patient in turn will make monthly payments for 6 months in order to pay the bill off to Care Credit. Many offices offer this such as vet offices, doctors and dentists among many others and is helpful to those without insurance.
Another question to ask revolves around the types of anesthesia that are used. Some dental offices will not offer a patient the option of being under anesthesia for small procedures such as fillings but will offer them for larger ones such as root canals. So it is best to inquire about the procedure you intend to have prior to getting care, especially if you are in need of anesthesia and it is not offered.
There are many offices that allow students to work with patients, such as University of Louisville Dental program in the downtown area. The requirements for being a patient are very lenient so that anyone can use the service. This gives students at the school the opportunity to gain experience while in school, under the supervision of licensed dentists. You should inquire about this possibility at any office you want to visit.
Finally when looking for a dentist, Louisville has almost one hundred professionals that are recommended by one person or another. If you should want to find out about a dentist, there are online services that let you look up a dentist's name to see if there are any compliance issues or complaints for free.
