{"id":2327,"date":"2023-01-11T11:06:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T11:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2327"},"modified":"2025-02-12T06:36:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T06:36:28","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Like most people, the first essential you will look for in a dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/a> is the range of their professional qualifications, And rightly so. Relevant professional dental qualifications are non-negotiable if you are to receive proper dental care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But there is so much more to modern dentistry today, a dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong> should be more than just a health\npractitioner treating a problem. In addition to this, there should be desirable\npersonality traits in a dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>\nthat encourage a more positive and pleasant patient experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Aura Dental<\/strong>, we\ntry to exceed patient expectations by approaching dental care with a\npatient-centred philosophy and outstanding quality dental care born of\nexperience and a deep well of knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good dental experience can be life-changing. In this post, we uncover all\nthose special qualities to look for in a dentist that increases the likelihood\nof a great patient experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualities in a dentist that raise the likelihood of a positive patient experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chances are that you will not want to hop from one dentist to\nanother for different types of dental care so it is best to choose a dentist\nthat offers a full dental service menu (preventive care, general dentistry,\northodontic, restorative and cosmetic). It is also preferable that you would be\nable to receive emergency dental care at your chosen dental practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a dentist affiliated to regulatory bodies like the\nGeneral Dental Council (GDC) and Care Quality Commission (CQC). Proof of these\nregistrations indicates that the dental practice supports high standards in\ndental care and patient experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A forward-thinking dentist will make sure to invest in the\nlatest dental technologies and equipment to provide efficient and efficacious\ndental care as well as quality results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a nervous patient who gets anxious in the dental\nenvironment or at the thought of receiving dental care then choosing a dental\npractice that accommodates the needs of nervous patients will ensure you don\u2019t\nskip out on your dental appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it is good to prioritise factors such as qualifications, experience and dental technologies, it is also a good idea to pay attention to the personality traits of a dentist. You will want to choose a dentist who is pleasant and approachable, willing to listen and with the patience to educate you on oral health matters. If you feel intimidated or awkward speaking to the dentist providing oral health care, you are less likely to be open and honest about your concerns or your needs and goals. Such a dentist-patient relationship cannot offer you a satisfactory patient experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking care of your teeth and gums does more than just promote good dental health \u2013 it is good news for your general physical health as well. Visiting our dentist regularly ensures that you keep on top of your oral hygiene which means you get to keep your beautiful smile. There is also less chance of bad oral bacteria escaping the mouth to wreak havoc on the cardiovascular or respiratory systems.  To keep your dental health in optimal condition, please contact us at Aura Dental<\/strong> for a check-up. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Like most people, the first essential you will look for in a dentist St John\u2019s Wood is the range of their professional qualifications, And rightly so. Relevant professional dental qualifications are non-negotiable if you are to receive proper dental care. But there is so much more to modern dentistry today, a dentist St John\u2019s Wood … Continue reading How to choose the right dentist<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2328,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"How to choose the right dentist | %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dentists"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2327"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2327\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}