Did you know that there are more than 165,000 dentists in the U.S.? That is a lot of teeth cleaning. And when it comes to your health, you want to make sure that you are receiving the best care, especially when it comes to the health of your teeth.
Here are three important questions to ask your dentist.
1.) What does your dentist do to keep up with the ever-changing world of dentistry? Your dentist should clock about 100 hours annually in what is called, continuing dental education. By taking part of dental conferences and specialized trainings, he or she is staying on top of the latest research and medical breakthroughs in the dental field and passing that up-to-date information and services along to his patients.
2.) Does your dentist use the latest technology? Cutting-edge technology offers the patient the latest in quality dental services and it may also provide them with a virtually pain-free dental procedure. Ask if your dentist uses Digital x-rays, Ultrasonic Cleaning and CEREC, an efficient and effective machine that creates crowns, veneers and onlays.
3.) Does your dentist use mercury? Even though the American Dental Association and the FDA support mercury fillings, many dentists and patients are more comfortable with using composite fillings. So do your own research and talk to your dentist about his or her mercury use.
While there are many other necessary questions to ask your dentist, these three are very important ones.
Check back with us again where we’ll have more tips and advice to help you choose the right dentist.
For more information on this topic or any dental related procedure check out our website at Livonia Dental Care. If you have any questions, or a dental emergency, you can reach Dr. Jay at Livonia Dental Care at 734-427-7555. "Like" us on Facebook and check us out on YouTube.
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