Moving to a new city can be overwhelming. Amid the chaos, it can be easy to forget about the simple measures we typically take to ensure our well-being—for instance, routine dental cleanings and exams.
To prevent this type of “life happens” stuff from developing into a pattern of neglect that threatens long-term oral health, the sooner you can find a quality dental care team after moving to a
new area, the better. Move quickly and decisively, and you can avoid missing even a single bi-annual cleaning. Plus, finding a family or cosmetic dentist promptly after relocation ensures that you and your family are covered in the event of a dental emergency.
It can be challenging to figure out where to start when looking for a dental care provider in a new city. Fortunately, technology makes it easier than ever to find, research, and confidently select a new dental practice that’s suited to your specific needs and those of your family.
We’ve compiled a list of some simple tips to make choosing the right dentist easier. Employ a combination of these online and in-person research methods to help you make an informed and assured decision!
Ask Around Your New Community
Ask your new neighbors, coworkers, and other locals in your life about their experiences with nearby dental offices. This will provide you with a good starting point in your search for a new dentist. As it can sometimes take time to make acquaintances in a new area, you’ll also want to consider making connections via any neighborhood/community social media platforms. This will allow you to leverage the knowledge and experiences of your new community even if you’re not yet on “in-person meeting” terms with any of the locals.
Make the Most of Your Online Resources
An online search for a new dentist includes consideration of a few factors. Chief among these for many individuals is confirming insurance compatibility. Most dental insurance providers offer search tools on their websites to help patients find nearby dental offices that accept their specific insurance plan.
Once you’ve found the dental practices in your new area that accept your insurance, consider hours of operation, experience, and credentials of the dentist and their team, and read as many reviews as possible from actual patients on third-party review websites and local social media to help inform your decision.
Consider Convenience
Most of us don’t need to be reminded just how quickly our typically busy schedules can spiral out of hand. The busier we get, the more likely that important commitments slip through the cracks. Without a bit of care, this can easily include dental exams.
To maximize the likelihood of both scheduling and actually attending appointments at your dentist’s office, make sure to consider convenience. In addition to a practice’s hours of operation, make sure you take into account the location of the office and its proximity to your new home, office, school, or all of the above.
To this end, Dentistry of Fishers is located at 12750 Parkside Drive in Fishers, Indiana. Our location is right next door to Alphabet Academy Childcare, seconds down the road from Texas
Roadhouse, and just five minutes up the road from Topgolf and the intersection of Indiana 37N and Interstate 69.
We pride ourselves on the fact that every visit to our office is convenient and treats you to the scenic beauty of the area just north of Indianapolis. If you’re coming to us from the west, picturesque Allisonville Road provides a direct route, passing by the serene Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. Alternatively, approaching from the east along East 131st Street offers a charming drive with easy access to the popular Cheeney Creek Natural Area.
If you’re coming to us from downtown Indianapolis, head northeast on I-65 N, merge onto I-465 E. Take exit 37 for I-69 N/Indiana 37 N toward Fort Wayne, taking exit 205 toward 116th St. After turning onto E 126th St at Cumberland Road, go straight until you see Dentistry of Fishers on E 126th St.
Stop By for an In-Person Consultation
Once you’ve narrowed your search down to one or two dental practices, schedule an in-person visit to help you make your final decision. During this visit, you’ll typically get a tour of the office and a consultation with the dentist. This will allow you to get a feel for the environment and the dentist’s (and their team’s) “chairside manner,” which can significantly impact your experience. This is also a great time to ask questions about the practice’s expertise and the treatments and services offered.
A Kind, Caring Cosmetic Dentist in Fishers, Indiana
If you’re new to the area and looking for a dentist in Fishers, IN, with the experience and expertise to meet all of your preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry needs, do your homework and ask around. You’ll find that no practice in the area is better prepared to meet all your needs than dentist Dr. Jeremy Jones and Dentistry of Fishers!
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