These include:
Location – when looking for a dentist in any area, location can play a big factor in how easy it is for you to attend. Often a practice in close proximity to work and home will ensure that you are best able to attend for your regular dental appointments.
Accessibility - It is also important to check that the practice has disabled access, ground floor surgeries and disabled toilet facilities. Unfortunately not all practices in the UK have disabled access simply because of the building they might find themselves in.
Opening Hours – dentists are no longer restricted to only working 9am-5pm. Many are now able to offer evening and weekend dental appointments to best fit in with today’s modern lifestyles. You will also often be able to book appointments so that the whole family can attend together reducing the need for repeated visits to the dentist.
Experience and Qualification of the Dentist and Team: All dental professionals in the UK by law must be registered with the General Dental Council and must abide by the code of conduct of the council. Dentists are trained very well these days to give you the best care possible however an experienced dentist would have treated more cases and is probably well placed to deal with your particular dental problems.
Infection Control Procedures - all dental practices are bound by the Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. The staff should be able to explain all the protocols and procedures put in place to ensure that all instruments are sterile and the surgeries fully cleaned in between each patient. Most practices will have an onsite decontamination room which some may be willing to show you.
Dental Services – when looking for a new dentist it is also important to consider the range of services available. Over the past few years there has been a much greater focus on preventive and cosmetic dentistry. Many dentists are now able to offer a wider range of treatments in house, such as dental implants, teeth straightening (Six Month Smiles) and teeth whitening but it is important to find out where you would be referred should you need any additional treatment.
Dental Fees – when searching for a dentist, the dental fees charged for treatment should be considered last. Although the cost of private dentistry may seem expensive, the above factors may mean that the cost is justifiable. Many practices are also able to offer dental payment plans to help you spread the cost of your routine dentistry.
West Wickham Dental Practice your local experienced dentist in West Wickham, Croydon and Bromley is a private dental practice conveniently located on West Wickham High Street with parking available on surrounding streets. The practice is all on a ground floor and easily accessible by all patients. We offer late night appointments on a Wednesday and Saturday morning appointments. We will always endeavour to find a time that is most suitable for each and every patient. Should you experience a dental emergency we also offer an out of hour’s dental service. For our current fees and affordable payment plans at West Wickham Dental practice please see our private dental fees page.
To learn more about West Wickham Dental Practice, and to book your consultation appointment do not hesitate to contact the surgery today on 0208 776 1188
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