Basically, people go to the dentist when they have a problem with their mouth or teeth, which is completely wrong.

Chut When you go to the dentist at this time, your work may be out of date, or your teeth may not be maintained, or your treatment may be expensive.

Therefore, it is recommended to choose a good dentist as soon as possible and see him for examination and initial treatment plan. At this time, ask your dentist to tell you all the things you need to do for your oral health or the so-called initial treatment plan (which is automatically done for free at Arka Dental Clinic) and Then do them as soon as possible.

Next, see your dentist every 6 months for periodic checkups to keep your teeth healthy and your mouth healthy.

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There are several ways to find a good dentist in order of priority:

1. Ask friends, acquaintances and colleagues you trust. Those who are satisfied with their dentist or have good treatment experiences will definitely recommend their doctor to you.

2 – Search the Internet, with a simple search on the Internet you can find an office or preferably a dental clinic that is preferably close to home or work and go there. And meet closely with the dentist. Remember that office and dental hygiene is also very important.

3- Search in virtual networks such as Instagram and…. This is the last surefire way to find a good dentist. But it has its disadvantages and advantages in every direction.

1- Dental environmental health is the main and first pillar in choosing a dentist.

In the first place, look for an office or clinic where you can be sure that the infection is not transmitted and know that the sterilization operation is done well.

2- Having different and separate departments from each other is another criterion for choosing a good dentist. These sections are:

• waiting room
• Admission section
• Treatment department
• Sterilization section

3- Having up-to-date equipment and facilities in the world

4- Having caring and skilled personnel

5- Having compassionate, experienced and ethical dentists (preferably in all fields)

6- Existence of radiology (single tooth) inside the dental space

7- Tariff commensurate with the quality of dental services

8- Proximity to your home or workplace or at least ease on the way to and from the dentist

• The first characteristic that a good dentist should have is that he enjoys helping others. The main task of any good dentist is to help people protect their teeth and reduce the pain and problems caused by oral diseases. A dentist should not only be interested in the money he receives for providing services, but also put helping people at the top of his agenda. The ability to enjoy helping people is very important because a person who only reads for dental money will not only get a bad dentist, but will most likely not get the money he or she is looking for.
• The second characteristic of a good dentist is that he must behave in a reassuring and trusting manner. Many patients do not like the thought of going to the dentist and some are even afraid of it. This fear is the result of people’s hatred of doing the operation inside their mouths. But if the dentist behaves reassuringly and confidently, it can alleviate the patient’s fears and make him or her feel more secure and comfortable in his or her office.
• The third characteristic of a good dentist is having a set of social skills. While working, the dentist should not only make the patient comfortable and distracted, but also explain the type of illness he or she is suffering from and what action he or she will use to address the problem, and ultimately the patient. What should he do to avoid this problem in the future?
• The fourth characteristic of a good dentist is the willingness and ability to follow the principles of work. The dentist is required to follow a set of standard principles to care for or repair patients’ teeth. Any deviation from these principles not only endangers the patient’s health, but also increases the likelihood of a dentist complaining to legal authorities.
• The fifth characteristic of a good dentist is accuracy in work and attention to the smallest details. The dentist is expected to identify and correct the smallest problems that may be hidden from the patient’s own eyes.
• The sixth and final characteristic of a good dentist is skill in working by hand. This is one of the most important features because the dentist works by hand and to correct dental problems it is necessary to make very precise movements in the patient’s mouth. A small slip can cause irreparable damage to the patient’s mouth or teeth.

• Is the clinic environment completely hygienic and suitable?
• Is complete medical equipment available?
• Do experienced specialists work in the same clinic for different treatments and dentistry?
• Are quality materials and equipment used?
• Does the dental environment have the comfort needed for a treatment facility?
• Do staff and dentists treat each other well?
• Do dental services in this area have appropriate tariffs?

Finally, it is not advisable to choose the cheapest offer for your teeth treatment, because your teeth are a valuable asset and not worth the risk to save just a little. On the other hand, we should also think about the offices that have a lot of advertisements and give strange guarantees.

Many patients wonder what the difference is between a dental office and a dental clinic. Here are some of the differences:

• Basically, a dental office is a place where a dentist works with an assistant in a room and a unit (dental chair). The dentist provides only a specific part of the dental services and in other non-specialized areas, the patient is referred to other out-of-office colleagues.
• A dental clinic is a place where all dental services are provided by different doctors at the same time and the patient no longer needs to go outside for some of his dental services. It is like having several dental offices in one place and having all the dental specialties in one place.
• Dental clinics on a larger scale, usually public, are called dental clinics, which have their own characteristics.

The best choice among the above are dental clinics that offer dental services in an office.

It is as if you have visited a dental office with the same characteristics, but with more dentists and units and equipment so that you can meet all the needs of your dental services in one place.

The fact is that many of us are unaware of the difference between a specialist and a general dentist. This is while the general public is more or less familiar with medical specialties, but often do not have enough information about dental specialties. Most of us do not know about dentistry and its branches and we do not know which patients should be treated by which of these specialties.

The general dentistry course is a six-year course in which some dentists, after the end of this period and in continuation of the specialized residency admission exam for three to five years, and after acceptance, become specialists in one of the relevant fields.

In Iran, specialists approved by the Ministry of Health and the Organization of the Medical System indicate the word “specialist” in their medical seals.

Specialized fellowships are courses that dentists take and become more proficient in one of the dental specialties, but they will not receive a specialized degree, although they may, like a specialist, perform specialized dental services.

1. Choosing a dentist

Undoubtedly, the quality of dental services in different dental clinics is not the same. Even in a dental clinic, there may be good, skilled, ethical, and quality dentistry.

Look for a dentist before you immediately need a good dentist! Finding a good dentist is recommended for people who have a fear and phobia of dentistry, because visiting a familiar environment and face can play a major role in controlling their anxiety.

You can get help from family and friends experience or Google search to find a good dental clinic or dentist. You can also randomly visit several dentists and choose the best one.

2. Your peace of mind is more important than anything else

It is recommended that you relax before going to the dentist and even get some sleep if possible. Fatigue and stress can negatively affect your treatment process. Fatigue can lower your pain tolerance threshold or interfere with the process of numbing your teeth.

Listening to music and thinking about enjoyable experiences can help control your stress. If such a provision is not provided for you in the dental environment, bring a music player and headphones with you and listen to music before and during treatment.

3. Brush

Dentists have a famous saying: Your mouth is a sign of your personality!

In fact, the condition of your mouth and teeth and the degree of attention to oral hygiene show an overview of your individual and social personality. Unfortunately, some people not only do not pay attention to their oral health and do not pay the slightest attention to the dentist who will examine their mouth and treat their disease.

That is why they consume fragrant foods or smoke until the last moment before meeting the dentist and sit under the dentist with a smelly mouth full of food particles. Maybe if you put yourself in the dentist’s place once and he encounters such a situation while examining your mouth, you will definitely brush your teeth before going to the dentist!

We also recommend flossing, because flossing is very good for the health of your teeth.

4. Do not forget the insurance booklet

Although dental services are not usually covered by most health insurance policies, and except in special cases you have to pay for your treatment freely, it is necessary to have an insurance booklet with you.

Because sometimes it is necessary for the dentist to write a diagnostic photo or test for you to better diagnose, or if he / she deems it necessary to take certain medications to complete the dental treatment. So do not neglect to have an insurance booklet to avoid rework and return to the dentist!

5. Keep your medications and medical history with you

Your dentist should be aware of your medical history when deciding on your treatment. He needs to know what your illness is and what medications you are taking.

Because dental treatment has limitations for some patients, special precautions must be taken before starting dental treatment, or dental medications may interfere with the medications you are taking for others.

Infectious diseases (such as hepatitis), diabetes (diabetes), high blood pressure and heart disease, and of course the possibility of pregnancy in women are among the most common diseases and problems that dentists must change the treatment conditions for patients with them or Prescribe certain medications for them before treatment.

6. Only take medicine if diagnosed by a doctor!

Some people have to take antibiotics one hour before seeing a dentist because of problems or illnesses. Because there is a possibility of infection and bacteria transmission in the blood, and some dental treatments such as tooth extraction and gum surgery are associated with bleeding.

It is up to your dentist and doctor to diagnose this condition. People with heart and kidney problems are among those who may need to take antibiotics before dental treatment due to the condition.

7. Bring your previous photos and dental records

If you are seeing a new dentist who does not have a history of your previous treatments, it is a good idea to make a copy of your dental record and provide it to him or her. Also, if your old diagnostic photos are available, take them with you when you go to the dentist.

In many cases, reviewing old photos eliminates the need for new diagnostic photos, or comparing these photos with new diagnostic photos can help the dentist assess the progression of a disease and choose the right treatment plan.

8. Do not be thirsty or hungry

If you have an appointment to have your teeth treated, do not go to the dentist on an empty stomach. Thirst and hunger can reduce your pain tolerance threshold and increase your anxiety. If your blood sugar is low, you may experience hypoglycemia in the middle of treatment and you may feel dizzy or change your mood.

On the other hand, your dentist may advise you to abstain from eating and drinking for a few hours after treatments such as gum surgery, dental implants or tooth extraction. Take into account all these possibilities and eat before meeting with the dentist.

However, it is not a bad thing to remember to brush your teeth before going to the dentist.

9. Arrive at the office before treatment time arrives

Being on time at the treatment site, in addition to being a diagram of your personality and respect for the dentist, can lead to unnecessary stress such as trying to find a parking space and running up the stairs or arguing with a secretary over delays and waiting until empty. Prevent becoming a dentist.

We said above to relax! Each of these events can impair your comfort while sitting under a dentist and make the experience of dental treatment more difficult than it should be.

In some clinics, we see that it is written on a text sheet with the subject: Your visit time is just the time of your presence in the clinic!

Dental treatments do not have a specific time and may occur during the treatment process that will make your time in the clinic more or less. This is normal and in most cases has nothing to do with good dentist skills or how the clinic staff manages and schedules.

10. Carry with you if necessary

If you are anxious to get dental services, or you want to have a complicated and complicated treatment such as gum surgery or dental implants, it is not bad to ask a friend or family member to accompany you to the dentist. Having a companion can reduce your anxiety and calm you down.