How To Tell A Good Dentist From A Bad One

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Have you ever had to find a new dentist on your own or been asked by a someone if you... "Know of any good dentists around here"? Chances are, you probably know, few if any dentists in your area, let alone the good ones.

Well, now there's some help from Consumers Research by way of eight ways you can judge the good dentists from the bad ones. More importantly, you'll feel confident when recommending -or not recommending in some circumstances- the dentists to someone who asks you.

Consumers Research offers these questions for judging a dentist's skills after you have received treatment:

1. How does your bite feel?
2. Is any of the dental work irritating your gum?
3. Does the treated tooth look like a tooth?
4. Does dental floss or your tongue catch on the tooth?
5. Did the dentist take time to polish your fillings?
6. Do you feel pain when drinking hot or cold liquids?
7. Was any debris left in your mouth after treatment?
8. Does the dentist use a water spray to cool your teeth while drilling?

Now, if they can only come up with a way to judge a dentist's skills before you receive treatment!

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