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Choose Us For Your Restorative Dental Needs

Restorative dentistry involves the performance of aesthetically enhancing oral treatments that can improve both the appearance and the function of a patient’s smile. The procedures that fall under “restorative dentistry” are performed to restore the patient’s smile to a more natural state.

If you find yourself wondering what your smile could look like with a few oral health treatments, restorative dentistry might be the right solution for you.

4 Things To Look for When Searching For a Restorative Dentist

There are many details you should focus on when finding the right dentist for your restorative procedure. Below are some tips to help you narrow down the best dentist for you, as well as the best procedure to help prepare for the issues you may have with your teeth.

Education

When you look at the education of possible dentists for your restorative needs, this doesn’t necessarily mean look for a dentist who went to an Ivy League school. Although that form of education might be nice, what we are looking for here is extended education after general dentistry. If the dentist wants to specialize in restorative dentistry, he or she must attend more schooling in order to receive a certificate that proves they’ve had for their education in these procedures.

In addition to this, you also want to find a dentist who continues his or her education years after their degree. The dental industry is ever-changing and growing. Therefore, every dentist should maintain their education by staying up to date on all of the new advances, both technologically and in procedures. You can always ask your dentist or a potential dental office for this proof before deciding on whether or not to choose a specific dentist.

Experience

Although it may seem tempting to opt for a dentist whose price is in the low range, it may not be the smartest choice. However, you must also take into account the number of years the dentist has been in this particular industry. Be sure to ask your potential restorative dentist for before & afters of patients and ask which restorative services he or she performed. The dentist should always have proof of his or her work, as it is the only form of portfolio a dental professional has. When looking for a dentist for your specific needs, look for a dentist who has at least 10 to 15 years of experience.

Reviews/Recommendations

A great way to hone in your results and search for the perfect dentist is by asking for recommendations from a family member or a trusted friend. A recommendation can be a great way to skip a few steps while knowing that someone you trust has already tried the services of the specific restorative dentist. Again, it’s still beneficial to ensure the experience and education of dentist for deciding to take the big leap.

If you do not have any recommendations for a dentist, and you can find your own recommendations from strangers using the internet by reading reviews! Reading reviews online for a restorative dentist is a great way to eliminate dentists with lots of negative reviews. There are many ways to find reviews online using tons of different platforms. Yelp is a great platform to read the reviews as well as check price points on certain dentists in your area.

You can always visit the dentist’s personal website and check up on reviews that have been left by previous clients as well. Sometimes, if the price point is a bit too high, but the reviews are perfect along with great experience, and education, you get what you pay for and that just might be great quality!

Office and staff

If you think you found the perfect dentist or have at least narrowed it down to two or three dentists, you can always schedule a consultation with the dentist as an interview process. When a patient enters a dental office, he or she can immediately tell if they feel comfortable in the office just by viewing the aesthetics and by meeting the front staff. In order to fully decide on a dentist, scheduling a consultation can be a great way to chat with the dentist before any procedure has been done. Besides, if the dentist is rude to you at any moment, I can be a great way to decide right and then and there to eliminate the dentist from the list. Finding the right dentist is the first major step in ensuring a great procedure!

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Meet Dr. Tracey Nguyen

Dr. Tracey Nguyen received her Doctor of Dental Surgery, Magna cum laude, at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Nguyen is trained in all phases of implant dentistry, and has received extensive training in cosmetic dentistry. She is also a manuscript/review editor for the Academy of General Dentistry.

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We are located in Leesburg, VA but proudly serve Lansdowne, Reston, Broadlands, Ashburn, Sterling, and all neighboring communities.