Is there something you want to ask about dentistry? There’s no need to be embarrassed; we’ve worked with all kinds of patients, and we’ve had the opportunity to hear and answer all kinds of interesting inquiries. If there’s anything you need to know that could help you protect your smile, all you have to do is ask! The following FAQs contain a number of questions that many people seem to have regarding their dental care.
How Do I Get Emergency Dental Care?
Our knowledgeable and caring dental team is ready to help if you ever find yourself suffering from a severe toothache or another type of dental emergency. If you call our office, we can schedule an emergency appointment for you; in many cases, we can schedule said visit on the same day as your call, thus ensuring that you will be able to get the care you need as soon as possible.
Of course, certain severe oral health issues are best handled by the emergency room. Call 911 if you have a fractured jaw, oral bleeding that won’t stop, oral bleeding that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, or any other sort of issue that could put your life in danger.
How Do I Find the Best Place to Get Dental Work Done?
Make a list of traits that you definitely want your new dental practice to have so that you can start looking for a candidate that fits. Here are some examples of traits you might look for:
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The practice accepts your dental insurance plan.
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The practice is in a location that is easy for you to get to.
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The practice offers a variety of services that could benefit your smile.
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The practice has received positive reviews online from other members of the community.
How Much Does a Dental Checkup and Cleaning Cost in Milton, MA?
If you want to know the average cost of a dental checkup and cleaning in the US, the answer is somewhere between $200 and $350. But when it comes to the amount that you’ll personally end up paying, the location of the practice you go to, the current state of your smile, the coverage offered by your current dental insurance plan, and other factors all need to be taken into account.
What Level of Education is Required to Be a Dentist?
Becoming a dentist in the United States involves the following steps:
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Earning a bachelor’s degree, ideally one with an emphasis in math and science.
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Being accepted into dental school. (There are currently 67 accredited dental schools in the country.)
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Completing dental school and earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS).
Dentists who want to specialize in a particular field will need to complete additional years of dental school. On top of that, for a dentist to remain licensed, they must dedicate themselves to pursuing continuing education.