The first of the year is a great time to embark on a new quest for improved oral health. So if you currently don’t have a professional to manage your care, this is the best time to get on the hunt because your benefits have renewed. Furthermore, you want to make sure that your new calendar cycle starts off in a productive manner. But with so many choices available to you, how do you know which route to take? Your Jonesboro dentist has some criteria that will help you make the best decision. Read on to learn what they are.
The Qualities of the Right Dentist
There are certain intangibles that the right dentist will have. Use the following list to determine which professional is the best for you:
- Credentials – Before you trust the care of your mouth, teeth and gums to anyone, you want to know that she is qualified to deliver the type of services that you need and desire.
- Reviews – These days, it doesn’t take much digging to find some reviews online on just about any service or provider of care. Take the time to research the prospective dentist’s social accounts and elsewhere online to see what people have had to say about her.
- Comprehensive Treatment – If you have a family, it’s important to know whether your dentist can treat everyone under one roof. After all, you are looking to be as efficient with your time as you can be.
- Sedation Dentistry – This is vital to verify if you or someone in your family has anxiety about dental procedures. Sedation will provide a calming way for you to get the care that you need without feeling like you’re being tortured.
Why the Time is Now
The time is now to act because your oral health impacts your overall wellness, and an initial visit with a qualified dentist will allow her to thoroughly clean and assess your oral health.
She will offer the great advantage of being able to catch any budding issues that maybe you aren’t aware of. This will ensure that your mouth, teeth and gums remain healthy, as opposed to waiting until a problem manifests and then looking for last-minute solutions.
This is your year for new beginnings and a fresh start. Take advantage of the opportunity before you to have the wealth of health that you desire and deserve.
About the Author
Dr. Sarah Yarnell received her undergraduate degree from Lyon College. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee and is also a Master of the College of Sedation Dentistry. Actively engaged in the continuing education process to expand her knowledge, Dr. Yarnell practices at Woodsprings Family Dentistry and can be reached for more information through her website