How Friendly is your Dentist?

July 4, 2011 - PRLog -- Having a friendly relationship with a dentist and his/her staff leads to better communication. Open communication regarding your dental care is essential. Patients should feel free to ask questions about every part of treatment from procedure to payment. This way, you will feel confident that at each visit you fully understand the state of your oral health, your dentist's recommendations as far as any procedures he or she feels are indicated, and be able to come up with a treatment plan with your provider that best suits your circumstances.

Do your homework before selecting your dentist. Call around to the dentists in your area to get a feel for each practice’s “personality”. Was the receptionist friendly?  Were they willing to quote you prices on some basic procedures on the phone, such as teeth whitening, cleaning, or a single crown? Has the office invested in advanced technology such as Intraoral Cameras and digital x-rays?  These technologies optimize patient understanding and help to provide the best possible outcome, both medically and aesthetically.  If the receptionist is reluctant to answer any of these questions or is unsure of what technology is in use at the office, you very well may want to move on to another practice.

CCP Web Design recently performed a market study of the top Charlotte Dentists and found a variety of personalities, from the front office staff to the dentists. The overwhelming trend was that, if the front office staff was pleasant and warm, the dentist was of a similar nature. Interestingly, these “friendly” offices were more likely to have invested in the latest technology such as Intraoral Cameras, Cerec^tm One-Day Crown technology, Zoom!^tm whitening, and digital x-rays. They were also some of the most forthcoming on their fees for basic services. An office like this will give you the assurance that you will receive not only top-notch dental care, but that you will understand the reasoning behind recommended treatments, and be charged fairly for these services.

Of the 20 dentists in the Charlotte Area that CCP interviewed, Dr. James A. Wells, of South Charlotte Dentistry in Ballantyne came out on top. Kim at the front desk was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.  She was willing to provide prices for teeth whitening options including  Zoom!^tm and take-home trays, a single Cerec^tm one-day crown restoration,(visit http://www.south-charlotte-dentistry.com/toothcrown.asp for details) and a traditional crown. She explained fully how my insurance would be filed, what portion of the fee I would be responsible for, and what payment would be expected at the time of service.

Furthermore, Dr. Wells has made sure his patients have a full understanding of their dental health by investing in Intraoral Cameras, (please visit http://www.south-charlotte-dentistry.com/services.asp for a full explanation), and digital x-rays. He is also a leading provider of Cerec^tm One Day crowns.

South Charlotte Dentistry and Dr. James A. Wells offer this friendly atmosphere and high-end dental technology at very competitive prices. To make an appointment, or just ask a question of your own, please call 704.759.0908, or visit the website at http://www.southcharlottedentistry.com.  They look forward to hearing from you!

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A friendly Family and Cosmetic Dentistry practice located in Charlotte, NC that utilizes the latest in dental technology to ensure patient understanding, comfort, and the utmost in dental health.