How to Choose Your Dentist
What should you look for when finding a dentist? Services offered, accepts your insurance, near where you live… as a patient, the many options when choosing a dentist can be overwhelming, so here are a few things to look for beyond Googling, “Dentist near me.”
A Team Who Listens
From scheduling your appointment to interactions in the operatory, you should feel comfortable asking questions and sharing your symptoms and experiences. It’s not rude to ask, “Why do you use this material for my restoration?” or “How does this step help fix my tooth?” Dentists love to talk about their work, and they should want you to know as much about your treatment as you want to learn.
At the Alleman Center, we share photos of the steps we use from start to finish, so patients can see, whether as an example or from their case, what is causing their symptoms and how we will resolve them.
Value of Treatment
Consider what you value in dentistry. Do you value having a tooth stay fixed for a long time? What about a tooth that is symptom-free? Patients can pay a lot for dental treatments that ultimately don’t add value to their dental health. A traditional crown will likely need more treatment down the road, and that can get expensive. Invest in your health now, so you have a healthy smile for years and decades.
We only offer biomimetic dentistry at the Alleman Center because it is the best value for patients. It protects your teeth from the need for future retreatment (crowns, root canal, implants, etc.) so you save time, money and discomfort down the road.
Making Time for Good Dentistry
Have you ever been to the dentist and felt rushed in and out? Find a dentist who makes time for you and your dental health because good dentistry takes time.
At the Alleman Center we spend more time with each patient to identify the cause of symptoms or thoroughly examine your mouth during a routine hygiene exam. We restore your teeth using biomimetic restorative dentistry, which takes more time than traditional techniques. Still, we think a little extra time in the chair is worth the added years of use patients get out of their restorations.
At the Alleman Center, we want patients everywhere to have access to the highest level of care. This is why we train doctors worldwide to practice like we do here in Provo, UT. You can schedule an appointment with us at our office, find a doctor we have trained near you or contact us with any questions.
You might still have questions.
If I have traditional fillings, crowns or teeth that have had a root canal, can my teeth be treated with biomimetic dentistry? (Short answer: Yes! Biomimetic principles can be applied to any case.)
Do you offer same-day restorations? (Short answer: In most cases, yes! We need a little more information to know for sure, so contact us with more information about your concerns and treatment history.)
We’ll write about these topics and more in future blog posts, or we’re happy to talk about the work we do any time. Reach out at office@allemancenter.com or (801) 717-9860 any time, or ask us at your next appointment.
