What to Look for When Choosing a Dentist in Benfleet

Choosing a new dentist can be a difficult task. You need to make sure their practice is aligned with your own goals so that you can feel confident in their care. If you have young or older family members to consider, this will be another factor to consider. Ideally, you want to be able to visit the same dentist with the whole family so that you aren’t making multiple visits.

And finally, there’s the personality fit. You want to get along with your dentist, and you want to know they’ll be great with your kids. Not every dental practice is equipped to deal with nervous patients, or those who need a little extra support around their appointments. This is why it’s essential to shop around and to make sure you’re asking questions during your initial consultation.

In this month’s blog we look at the key factors to consider when choosing a new dentist in Benfleet:

1. Location

The location of your dental practice is very important as it will determine the ease with which you will be able to attend for your regular, routine appointments. It is necessary to consider the location in relation to home, work and school.

Benfleet Dental Centre is easily accessible by car, rail and bus. Parking is also available close to the surgery, helping to make sure your journey to see us is as stress free as possible.

It’s not uncommon for patients from surrounding towns to travel to visit our practice, as they find our service meets and exceeds their expectations. Since we are a private practice, we can treat patients from any area. If you are travelling to visit us, you’ll find we are conveniently located for car, rail and bus.

2. Opening hours

At Benfleet Dental Centre we understand that trying to juggle work and home commitments can make it difficult to find a suitable time to attend for dental appointments. We are therefore pleased to be able to offer both evening and weekend appointments to ensure that we can find a time for your appointments that fits with your other commitments.

We can also offer longer appointments so the whole family can attend together, ensuring that no-one’s oral health is forgotten. Longer appointment times will also be available for very nervous patients so that they don’t skip appointments due to fears.

3. Infection Control

All dental practices are governed in the same way as hospitals by the Care Quality Commission and are bound by the rules of the Health Technical Memorandum 01-05. This provides strict rules and guidance on how all instruments are sterilised in between patients and how surgeries are cleaned to ensure that there is no risk of cross contamination.

You can see the results of our latest CQC inspection online. During your initial consultation, you can ask questions about procedures and we would be happy to talk you through anything that is unclear. This can give you confidence that your needs are being heard.

4. Range of services

Here at Benfleet Dental Centre we are able to offer a wide range of preventive and cosmetic dentistry including teeth straightening, dental implants and teeth whitening. Whether you are looking to maintain your natural teeth for as long as possible or are looking to improve the health and appearance of your teeth and smile, the team at Benfleet Dental Centre will be able to put together a treatment plan to meet your needs.

Choosing a dentist that offers multiple services under one roof can be a huge advantage, as it means that you won’t have to travel to access the treatments you want. And when you aren’t limited by the services offered, you can guarantee that your dentist is giving you advice based on what is right for you, not just what is available.

Many patients start out looking for a dentist that can support their routine, preventative needs, but they soon start to explore other options such as restorations or cosmetic work. Choosing a dentist that can do more than just routine checkups and fillings will therefore give you access to the best possible service.

5. Fees

Benfleet Dental Centre is a private practice and our current list of fees can be found on our website. We believe in transparency when it comes to dental care, as this is the best way to ensure that you are able to make an informed decision about your dental care.

We are also able to offer 0% finance and Membership plans to help you spread the cost of your dentistry, ensuring that your perfect smile is within reach. With payment plans, membership plans and transparent pricing, you can access the care you want without compromise.

Next steps

So, what are you waiting for? The team at Benfleet Dental Centre are ready and waiting to help craft the beautiful smile you desire! Do not hesitate, call today on 01702 557766 and book an appointment.

During your initial consultation, we will carry out a full examination of your teeth, including X-rays (if you haven’t had one for a while). We’ll also ask you questions about your lifestyle and your oral health goals.

So whether you are looking to take control of your oral health, or you want to kick start a smile makeover upgrade, we can help you to achieve these objectives.