How to choose a Dentist

7 Things you should consider when choosing a Dentist

Picking a dentist can be one of the hardest things. After all, entrusting your oral health to a dentist and his/her staff is a very personal decision. Here are seven tips on how to pick the dentist that is right for you!

 

Where is the Dental Office Located:

Naturally you want an office that is close to either your home, your workplace or both. You don’t want to drive more than 30 minutes to reach your dentist, so location is key. As a concierge dentist, Dr. Wolff practices at Presidential Dental Center, conveniently located right off of I-95, right across the street from the Palm Beach Outlet Mall. So whether you work in downtown West Palm Beach, live in Jupiter or Palm Beach Gardens or have a luncheon in Palm Beach, our concierge dental office is super easy to get to.

 

What are the Dental Office Operating Hours:

Most dental offices are open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm and closed for lunch for an entire hour. Most people work regular business hours. So you’d have to miss work in order to see the dentist. It is inconvenient, and you lose time at work as well as pay. Ideally a trip to the dentist shouldn’t have to be burden. Because Presidential Dental Center is a concierge dental office, we see patients by appointment. We are open after regular business hours and on Saturdays as well. We are able to treat our patients, when it is most convenient for them. So you can get the dental care you deserve, we work late and take appointments after 6:30pm in the evening. We are here to take care of our patients’ dental needs when it is most convenient for them. We work to fit into YOUR schedule, not the other way around.

 

How soon can you get an Appointment:

It takes courage to go see the dentist. We understand that. When you’re mentally ready to book an appointment to see the dentist, you want to get in as soon as you can. But that doesn’t usually happen. Why? Because many dental offices are run like commercial factories. It can feel like an assembly line without anybody taking into consideration your specific individual needs. At Presidential Dental Center, we are a concierge dental office. We take the time to listen to your expectations and strive to meet them. From the moment you call our office, we want to ensure that you get the soonest appointment available that fits into your schedule. It may even be the same day that you call us. How’s that for great service!

 

How much time do you spend in the Waiting Room:

How many times have you arrived to your dental appointment and had to wait 30-60 minutes? Why do you have to wait so long, you may wonder. It’s because the office double books patients. This means that two people are booked at the exact same time to see the dentist. This seems unfair, right? It’s very annoying and we recognize that it is a waste of your valuable time. Plus, you don’t get the time you deserve with the dentist. Presidential Dental Center is a concierge dental office and we never double book our patients. Every patient has his/her own slot of time scheduled exclusively with Dr. Wolff. Upon arrival, our patients are seated within 5 minutes or less, and get full one-on-one time with Dr. Wolff, our concierge dentist.

 

How does the Dental Office handle Emergencies:

When you’re in pain and have a dental emergency, have you had to wait more than 24 hours to be seen? If this is the case, then you’re not seeing the right dentist. Here at Presidential Dental Center we welcome emergencies, on any day of the week. As a concierge dental office, we will get you in for emergency care the very same day you call us. We will let you know when there is available time in between our regularly scheduled patients. We understand how uncomfortable a toothache can be. That’s why Dr. Wolff, a concierge dentist, will focus her efforts on getting you out of pain as soon as possible.

 

How well does the Dentist explain Treatment Options:

Has the dentist quickly told you what “needs to be done” and left it at that? If the answer is yes, then you’re probably not being given all of the possible treatment options. Sometimes a dentist will only offer the option that requires less time in the dental chair. However, this may end up costing you more time and money in the long run. If you ever feel that your questions are not being answered well, or that you are somehow missing all of the possibilities when it comes to your dental care, then you are not alone.

At Presidential Dental Center, our concierge dentist, Dr. Wolff makes sure to take the time to fully explain to you all of your treatment options, including what the risks and benefits are of each one. This way you can understand what the final outcome will be and how it will affect your long term dental health. Dr. Wolff gives you all of the information you need, and allows you to make an informed decision. As a concierge dentist, Dr. Wolff practices comprehensive dentistry. She takes your medical history into account, as well as your oral healthcare needs and aesthetic smile desires so that you may achieve and maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime.

 

The Team that surrounds the Dentist:

If you walk into a dental office, and the team doesn’t greet you with a smile, or if you feel uncomfortable, then please find another dental office. The team that surrounds the dentist is an integral part of receiving the best care possible. If the team members are not excited to meet you or don’t make you feel comfortable, then they are not excited about their place of work. A dental team member will never be able to fake passion or enthusiasm. It must be organic and come from experience of working with that particular dentist. If a team member is proud of the care the dentist is giving to his/her patients, then it will be apparent.

If you’d like to find out more about our concierge dentist, Dr. Wolff at Presidential Dental Center, then give us a call at 561-686-8580 to schedule an appointment time.