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How to
Choose the Right Dentist - Some Pointers For the Dental Patient
By Ruma Sen
I
once had the unpleasant experience of undergoing immense torture at the
hands of a dentist, who thought he was an expert. It was not until after
several moments of agony did I realise that the person trying to help me
out of a severe tooth problem, was, in fact, ill-equipped to deal with the
wisdom tooth extraction.
Experience has taught me never to walk blindfolded into a doctor or
dentist's chamber. Always see if the clinic is reputed, the dentist is
well qualified, has a great number of clientele, and has hygienic and
modern amenities. Also, always check to see if the doctor is in a hurry to
get over with a particular operation or surgery. If he is, you could well
avail the opportunity of having a second opinion to judge your case.
Another warning point is when you see the dentist in question, struggling
overmuch. Quickly recognise his ability or disability to deal with your
problem, once you see that he is trying to give you cold comfort with
words, when, in reality, he is unable to tackle your particular problem.
In my case, the dentist had hurriedly assured me that I needed a wisdom
tooth extraction as soon as possible. Like any other ignorant person, I
had agreed, since I thought it might become a problem later. However, this
dentist, neither gave me a prior medication course to be followed prior to
the extraction, nor did he take an X-ray of the afflicted area.
The damage that can be done at the hands of an under qualified medical
professional can be profound. One can be made to lose a tooth in an
unnecessarily painful way, the repercussions of which could last for weeks
or even months. Half-baked dental surgeons, like mine, can even leave the
patient in the lurch, when they see a situation going out of their
control. Invariably,the excuses given for this are: " you are not able to
handle this pain", or "come back tomorrow", or, "I have never seen a tooth
structure like yours".
Experts will never undertake a surgery on impulse. The patient is
prepared mentally and medicinally to go through the next course of action.
The clinic will have a reassuring air of professionalism, with an array of
senior and junior doctors/dental surgeons. Power back up, in the case of
power outages, will always be present, as well as any kind of emergency
facility. There will also be a set of trained junior nurses to help the
doctor in his care of the patient. Instinct should also guide you to know
what kind of doctor is treating you. If he seems in a panic or helpless
situation, you may sense danger in store for you.
Last but not the least, always study the doctor or dentist's
credentials before agreeing for any kind of advanced treatment. Generally,
the norm is that any medical professional will have his educational
degrees and qualifications framed and placed prominently on the wall. The
best advice of what kind of dentist to approach would also come from
sensible sources, from your friends' circle.
This article is an original one. The contents have been garnered from
various sources, online, books and real life experiences. In case the
reader wishes to add any new dimension to this, I would welcome it.
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