According to our team, everyone should see a dentist at least twice a year for basic dental cleaning and examinations. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of the nation's adults neglect their teeth and oral health. According to Byte, two-thirds of U.S. adults have visited their dentists in the past year. The adults who didn't might experience dental problems or already have them. If it's been a while since your last visit to a dental office, and you need advice on finding one, here's what to look for in a local dental office.

Experienced and Professional Staff

The best dental office staff are highly experienced and very professional in their interactions with patients. Whether you have questions about insurance, dental plans, or available dental services, the staff should be happy to answer your questions so you can make fully informed decisions about your dental care. The dentists also should be knowledgeable, experienced, and highly skilled to ensure you get the best care.

Patient-Focused Dental Practice

When you visit a dental practice, its staff should be attentive to your needs and communicative. From the office staff to the dental assistants and dentists, you should feel welcome, rather than someone filling an appointment time until the day is done. The dental assistants and dentists should learn a little about you, which can help them deliver better care and advise you on how to better care for your teeth.

A Sanitary Environment

Dental instruments and equipment see a lot of mouths that spread germs. The staff in a dental practice should do their best to ensure the entire office is clean and sanitary. From the waiting room to the dental chair and all the instruments used to complete your dental care, everything must be clean and sanitary. If you notice dirt, rust, and grime anywhere in the office, especially in the rooms where care is provided, it's time to find another dental office.

Accepts Your Dental Insurance or Plan

Dental work can be very costly if you don't have dental insurance or a dental plan to offset costs. If you have dental insurance, you should ensure a local dentist accepts it and can help you understand your out-of-pocket costs for different dental procedures. If you have a dental plan instead of dental insurance, you must ensure it's accepted.

You can call to learn more about our dental practice and schedule your first appointment with one of the area's best. Call us at Nurture Dental Health today!