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Clearwater Dentist

Dental services in Clearwater and nearby Largo, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Seminole, Florida

How to Choose a Dentist in Clearwater and nearby Largo, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Seminole, Florida.
It is generally acknowledged that more than 46 percent of consumers do not have a general dentist. Many consumers turn to the phone book to search for a new family dentist. However, this tool may not be the most reliable source of information.
Begin the Search
Or, ask for recommendations. Family, friends, neighbors or co-workers can be excellent sources, and can refer you to a dentist they feel comfortable visiting. Ask your family physician or local pharmacist. If you are moving, your current dentist may be able to make a recommendation. Or, call your local or state dental society. Ask your sources:
* What do they like about the office?

Start With a Consultation
Call or visit more than one dentist before making a decision. During a consultation, note dental office and talk to the dentist about services available to you and your family. Ask questions:
* Is the dentist a member of organized dentistry (American Dental Association, etc.)?
* What is the dentists commitment to continuing dental education?
* What dental procedures are completed in-office?
* What procedures will be referred out?
* How does the dental team stay up-to-date with the latest procedures?
* How are dental emergencies handled?

After you have selected the dentist and dental office that meets your expectations and your needs, set up an appointment for a general exam, which consists of a cleaning, x-rays and medical health history. This visit is your opportunity to decide if the dentist and dental team:
* Are personable, patient and caring.

* Demonstrate the professionalism you expect.
Whether youre moving to Clearwater, or just want to find a new dentist, these tips can help make the process of finding a good dentist less difficult.
If you are moving to Clearwater and nearby Largo, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Seminole, Florida, check with your current dentist to see if he/she can give you a referral for a dentist in the area.
If you are looking for a new dentist in Clearwater, good sources to ask for referrals are:

You can also check online dentist directories to find out information, addresses and phone numbers of dentists in Abilene.
Be sure to make a list of questions to ask a potential new dentist that are important to you.
Some important factors to consider when looking for a new dentist might be:
* The location of the dentist
* Availability of appointment times and office hours
* After hours emergency care
* Is the dentist a member of a state or national dentist society like the American Dental Association or the National Dental Association?
* Is the dentist licensed?
Take your time and write down what is important to you. You also might have to visit several dentists before you find one that you are comfortable with, but there is nothing wrong with that.
Recognized dentist specialties and their definitions include the following, which may help you find the correct dentist for your particular need:
* Endodontics: Endodontics is the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.
* Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.
* Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Oral and maxillofacial radiology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
* Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
* Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics: Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is the dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures.
* Pediatric Dentistry: Pediatric Dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
* Periodontics: Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
* Prosthodontics: Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.
Finding a good dentist in Clearwater is important.
It is OK to change dentists if you are not happy with your current one.

We focus on General and Cosmetic Dentistry for the whole family. Dental procedures and services include the Brite Smile System, Caps, Bridges, Dentures, Veneers and Orthodontics.

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