{"id":288,"date":"2016-07-10T19:25:21","date_gmt":"2016-07-10T19:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=288"},"modified":"2016-08-16T14:54:15","modified_gmt":"2016-08-16T14:54:15","slug":"tips-on-choosing-the-best-virginia-beach-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/tips-on-choosing-the-best-virginia-beach-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Choosing the Best Virginia Beach Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-290 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Virginia-Beach-Dentist-picka-dentist-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Virginia-Beach-Dentist-picka-dentist\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your family needs a new Virginia Beach dentist. You just moved from another state, or maybe your long-time, trusted dentist has retired. Selecting a dentist is vital to your family\u2019s oral health and well-being&#8211;and to your peace of mind. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>Dr<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>. <\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>Stephanie<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>L<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>. <\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>Santos<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>and<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>Dr<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>. <\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>Vinita<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>John<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><u>Folck<\/u><\/a> suggest several factors to consider before arriving at your new dental office in Virginia Beach.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>What You Must Know<\/h3>\n<p>Carefully research the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The doctors\u2019 education, credentials and skills (undergraduate degree, certifications) by going online to a site such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthgrades.com\/\"><u>Healthgrades<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthgrades.com\/\"><u>.<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthgrades.com\/\"><u>com<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The dentist\u2019s diagnostic and treatment technologies with an emphasis on preventive dentistry<\/li>\n<li>The actual office environment (tour it if possible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The doctor\u2019s website provides a wealth of information. And, you might ask a neighbor, co-worker or relative for a referral.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, your new dentist should belong to one or more professional associations to keep knowledge fresh and for peer accountability. For instance, Dr. Santos belongs to the American Dental Association and participates in the well-known Spear Education Center Study Club.<\/p>\n<p>Also, learn what preventive, restorative and aesthetic treatments the dentist offers.\u00a0 A great family dentist values preventive dentistry, emphasizing semi-annual exams and professional cleanings, digital x-rays and fluoride treatments to prevent decay. The dentist should deliver diagnostic services such as periodontal probing and oral cancer assessments. Your family\u2019s oral health depends on preventing dental problems and on finding them and treating them quickly when they are uncovered.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, an excellent dentist offers modern restorative and cosmetic services. Check if the doctor performs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tooth extractions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.deardoctor.com\/articles\/root-canal-treatment-step-by-step\/\"><u>Root<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deardoctor.com\/articles\/root-canal-treatment-step-by-step\/\"><u>canal<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deardoctor.com\/articles\/root-canal-treatment-step-by-step\/\"><u>therapy<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Smile makeovers featuring professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers and cosmetic resin bonding<\/li>\n<li>Restorative care such as white fillings, CEREC one-visit dental crowns, dentures and bridgework<\/li>\n<li>Dental implant restorations<\/li>\n<li>Prompt emergency dental care<\/li>\n<li>Orthodontic care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think about your family\u2019s current or upcoming dental needs and goals. For example, do you anticipate needing orthodontic care sometime soon? Learn if the doctor can address these special needs. If your family is composed of children, adults and seniors, can the Virginia Beach dentist address all their concerns under one roof?<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you deserve a dentist who puts patients first&#8211;no matter their age.\u00a0 Personal, compassionate care is the highest priority at Smile by Design, as is patient teaching and involvement in treatment plans.<\/p>\n<p>Ask the\u00a0 prospective dentist for a tour of the office. Is the atmosphere welcoming? Are treatment rooms orderly and clean?\u00a0 Is the dentist available for urgent problems? It is also important to ask about how the office handles insurance claims and if there are financing options.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Smile by Design<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita John Folck would love to be your new dentists.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find the experience, skill set and empathy for your very best smiles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\"><u>Contact<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\"><u>Smile<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\"><u>by<\/u><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\"><u>Design<\/u><\/a> for a convenient appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your family needs a new Virginia Beach dentist. You just moved from another state, or maybe your long-time, trusted dentist has retired. Selecting a dentist is vital to your family\u2019s oral health and well-being&#8211;and to your peace of mind. \u00a0Dr. Stephanie L. Santos and Dr. Vinita John Folck suggest several factors to consider before arriving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[109,108,110],"class_list":["post-288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dentist","category-general-dentistry","tag-dental-office-virginia-beach","tag-dentist-virginia-beach","tag-virginia-beach-dentists"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tips on choosing the best Virginia Beach dentist<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Choosing a Virginia Beach dentist is as vital as picking a physician or job. 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