How to Find a Qualified Dentist in Your Area

If you're looking for a dentist in Chagrin Falls or the surrounding area, we hope you'll consider our practice. That said, sometimes factors like office hours or dental insurance can complicate the process of finding a new dentist. Whether or not you choose Chagrin Falls Dental, we want to help you find the most qualified dentist in your area. Here are some tips to help you through the process.

Word-of-mouth is still the most effective form of advertising for most dentists. Nothing beats a recommendation from a friend or family member, no matter how much money we spend on ads and marketing! Ask people you know for referrals. Do they recommend their dentist? Is the practice up-to-date and clean? Is the staff friendly? Friends and family will give you honest answers, so personal recommendations are a great place to start when searching for a dentist you can trust.

Another method to help you locate a qualified dentist near you is finding online reviews, but you must be careful how you read them. If you need porcelain veneers, for example, look up reviews containing that word to find patients who have gotten veneers from the dentist you're considering. It's also a good idea to prioritize recent reviews over older ones—if a patient complains about an unfriendly receptionist in a review from over a decade ago, that person is unlikely to still be employed by the practice!

After you've narrowed your options based on word-of-mouth recommendations and online reviews, go to the websites of the dental practices you're considering to make sure they're a good match for your needs. Here are a few things to think about:

• Services provided – Not all dentists offer all services, so if you're planning on getting dental implants or know you'll need periodontal care, make sure the dentists you're considering provide these services to avoid having to find a specialist later. At Chagrin Falls Dental, we offer a wide range of specialty services, which means you can get almost all of the dental care you need under one roof. 
• Appointment hours – Confirm that the dentist you choose has appointment hours that are convenient for you. If you need a lot of dental work, taking time off work on a regular basis can become an issue and may even be an obstacle to getting the care you need.
• Technology – Technology evolves quickly in dentistry, just as it does in any other medical field, so look for a dentist who uses cutting-edge equipment to provide the best possible treatment outcomes. Our practice offers digital x-rays, digital intraoral scanners, soft tissue lasers, Prophy-jet polishing, and electronic apex locators, among other state-of-the-art technologies.

We hope you’ll agree that our team at Chagrin Falls Dental are the most qualified dentists in your area. To schedule an appointment, contact us today at 440-247-8641.