Did you know that the average American will spend almost 39 days brushing their teeth over the course of their life? When it comes to your teeth, proper care is important. Keeping your teeth clean is important for health as well as appearance. Did you know that 99% of people say that smiles are an important social asset? If you are looking for a new dentist, there are several things you should keep in mind.

1. Where You Can Find Them

There are thousands of dentists working in the U.S., so you should be able to find several local possibilities without too many problems. Ask family, friends and co workers if they have recommendations for area dentists. You can also look up dentist reviews online. These will give you an idea of what experience local people have had with different dental services. After you receive dental care, you yourself should review dentists online in order to help other people conduct their searches.

2. Check Out the Facilities

If you want to be extra sure that you are going to be making an appointment with a quality dentist, visit their office beforehand. Is everything clean and organized? Are the staff all wearing gloves, and appear to be sterilizing all their tools? Are the front room employees helpful and knowledgeable? All these things are indications of a practice that cares about the quality of care their patients receive. Dental office reviews are also available online.

3. Be Wary of Questionable Services

If you talk to your new dental office and one of the reasons you like them is that they are very low cost, be wary. Of course, it could mean that they just charge less for services, or have a lower overhead than average. But it could also mean that they cut corners in the care they provide, such as using low quality materials and tools. Dental schools are sometimes a way to get decent, low cost dental care.

When you review dentists, what do you look for? Let us know in the comments!