There are so many dentists who overlook the importance of functionality and appearance when it comes to making dentures. And with dental implants becoming more and more popular, most of them try no to promote dentures anymore.
When you place yourself under the care of a dentist who’s not really concerned about your denture placement, you can expect to receive inefficient care. If you want to make sure that doesn’t happen to you, here are a few suggestions you may want to consider:
Education and Additional Training
One of the best signs that tell how good a dentist is and how committed he is to making great dentures is the additional training he underwent to ensure the success of every procedure he makes. Apart from dedication, it’s also a sign of how skilled and trained he is when it comes to dentures.
Quality Dentures
You’ll know if you’re seeing the right dentist if he is focusing about the quality of dentures when explaining the entire procedure to you. He’ll discuss its appearance, fit as well as functionality. In some cases, he might talk about the price as well but it should not be his main point.
Before and After Pictures
Go through the before-and-after photos of the dentist’s client. You can find them posted on his website. If he is proud of the work he’s doing, he’ll take pictures of all the procedures he’s done in the past. In case there are no pictures available on his site, you may need to visit his office as the pictures are probably there.
Speak with the Dentist
Take your time in asking everything you need to know about the dentures to see your dentist’s response. If he is excited to do your case, ask for his reason. If you see and feel that the dentist is truly happy and excited to help you out, then he’s probably the best one for you.
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Published on August 12, 2018, Updated on December 12, 2019