Ontario Dentist
Serving Toronto, Hamilton, Mississauga, and Surrounding Areas of Ontario
Frequently Asked Questions.
How will I know how to choose the right dentist?General Dentistry
What is Cosmetic Dentistry and How Does it apply to Me?
Crowns, Bonding and Veneers
Smile Makeover
Dental Implants
My treatment is complete - What now?
How do I know what sort of dentist to look for?
The right dentist will be:
- An experienced one with training beyond the basic dentistry degree
- One that you feel comfortable with and feel you can trust to treat you well
- One who has an excellent reputation with no professional complaints brought against him/her
To find such a dentist, you can start by asking for names among your friends and neighbours. If these people are pleased with the dentist they see, that's a good start. When you have a list of names, look at their website, if they have one. There will usually be a biographical page about the dentist that will tell you where they were trained and what professional organizations they belong to.
Make sure that the dentist offers the type of dental work you need. Not all dentists offer every type of dental procedure. Rather, many will specialize in certain aspects of dentistry, such as cosmetic dentistry, and offer some general dentistry as well, but not necessarily all procedures.
What should I ask a dentist, to see if he or she is the right one?
When you have a list of possible dentists, call or email to set up an initial consultation. Write down your questions and take them with you. As you ask them, make sure you understand the answers, and keep asking questions until you do. You want to choose a dentist who takes enough time with you.
- How long have you been in dental practice? - choose one who has at least 5 years of professional experience
- How often have you done [the procedure(s) you are interested in]? - look for at least 50 or so
- Can you show me some before-and-after photos of this procedure? - most dental websites have some of these, and there might be more in the office
- Do you offer sedation dentistry? - some dentists address that anxiety many of us feel about visiting the dentist, by offering nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or some type of relaxant along with the local anaesthetic
- Can you review your office protocol for sterilization? - Most dentists would be proud to show you their sterilization regimen
What should I look for in the dentist's office?
Look for a calm and organized atmosphere. The best dentists are aware of the dental anxiety many of us feel, and set up their offices with pleasant colors, comfortable chairs, and green plants. The best dentists will also have well-trained staff who greet you in a friendly fashion and make sure you know where to go and what to do.
Look at how the staff relates to each other and to the dentist, and how the dentist treats his/her staff. This will tell you how you will likely be treated. You want a dentist who is patient and calm, who listens as well as talks, and who shows courtesy to others.
Could I simplify things by choosing the dentist who charges the least?
How important is good dental care to you? How important is it that your dentist takes time with you, listens to you and answers your questions? That they get the work done right the first time? What about high standards of cleanliness and sterility? First-rate equipment? Informative and friendly staff?
These things cost the dentist money. Basic business principles require that the dentist make enough money to stay in operation. The best dentists insist on using the best equipment and hiring the best staff. Wouldn't you like to receive the best care available?
To learn more about cosmetic dentistry in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including Markham, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Ajax, Mississauga and Hamilton, Ontario, please email or call Aesthetics in Dentistry today to arrange your personal cosmetic dentistry consultation with Dr. Soll.
