Questions for your dentist about dental and oral disease.
Questions for your dentist about dental and oral disease.

You and your dentist are partners in keeping your mouth, teeth and gums healthy. Take the time to ask questions and take notes to help you remember your dentist's advice.

Some questions to ask:

  1. What treatment do you recommend?
  2. Are there other options?
  3. What problem does each treatment solve?


    • How is it done?
    • How expensive is it?
    • How many office visits will it require?

  4. What treatments are most important for my dental health? Which are necessary? Which are suggested for appearance?
  5. What is the cost of treatment and what kinds of payment plans are available?

To learn more:

Five Questions to Ask Your Dentist about Infection Control
(Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures)
This professional organization has prepared a list of five questions that patients should ask their dental care providers about infection control practices.
http://www.osap.org/?Patient_FiveQuestion

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Written by: Judi Berry, B.F.A.
Reviewed by: Michael J. Engel, D.M.D.
Last Modified: Tuesday November 19, 2013 10:28 AM