How To Find A Good Dentist 

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My old dentist gave me so much anxiety I avoided the dentist for two years. I always felt that he wasn't thorough for my actual concerns. Once, i went with an obvious cavity (there was some visible decay) and he completely ignored it. I went to a new dentist today and finally learned what a dental hygienist was and got my plaque scraped for the first time ever as well as my first ever fluoride varnish

I had a dentist who left two cottons inside my two teeth while doing fillings, and I ended up developing cysts, infections, and lost both of my teeth. I immediately got dental implants to avoid my teeth from closing the gaps & bone loss. My parents filed a lawsuit against the dentist.

For me chainging dentists was the best decision ever. My old dentist never discussed anything, he just took the decission. I had several fillings without numbing, and he didn't seemed to care about the pain. He almost never took x-rays, and staff was chanching very quickly. I always felt everything was about money. Also I was very anxious and too shy to say anything. Luckily I moved and found alovely new dentist. She is very kind, explains everything and takes me into the decissionmaking process. Altough I had a lot of fillings done, I now am only a little nervous and taking very good care of my teeth because of their instructions. Wished I made a switch years ago!

I just started seeing a new dentist and was really surprised by the first appointment. The hygienist was the one to show me around the office, full tour. From exam room to X-ray\mri room to the sanitation room, even the dentists personal office! It was the longest dentist appointment I had ever had! The hygienist was so thorough as was the dentist! They even caught the fact that the previous dentist had flipped my X-rays and marked the wrong teeth for root canals! I am a week post surgery now (quite a lot of work to be done because of everything my previous dentists had done to me but she was able to save so many teeth that had been marked for extraction or root canals!) and my teeth feel great! I have a two more appointments till my teeth are at 100% but for the first time in my life I’m not scared to go see my dentist!

I am a hygienist turned general dentist. I have done all of my own hygiene for almost 30 years. I refer out endo, placing implants, most extractions, ortho, perio surgeries - things I don't enjoy doing. I do bondings, crowns, bridges, restore implants..... I have a small office and I don't make a lot of money. Just bc you are a dentist, it doesn't mean you have to do every single dental procedure out there. I enjoyed hygiene and wanted to do more. But once I learned more, I found I don't enjoy every single aspect of dentistry. So, I stick to what I like doing and let the specialists do their thing.

1- do they have a dental hygienist 2- gum checks 3- how long does a typical cleaning appointment last? 4- how often do they take x-rays 5- infection control (ask for tour of sterilisation area) Do they do procedures in office or get referrals? Referrals are important. Find someone who is informative.

I miss my old dentist. He retired (after 50 years i believe) but he was a master of his craft and an awesome upstanding individual. I never had a BAD expereince with him and his team for the 19 years I went there. I have to find a new dentist now :(

Thanks so much for your channel. You are so much more competent than some dentists out there. I've had very bad experiences with a handful of them.

I was very happy with my dentist and after 12 years, he left that practice and went somewhere else for a couple of years. Then my hygienist retired early. I stayed there for about 2 more years and then found that my original dentist opened his own practice and I went back to him. I was so happy he came back. I trust him implicitly and he is honest about any diagnosis there might be.

I'm watching your videos and I love em all! 🥰 Thanks for sharing the information I needed!

Man! That is great advice!!! Thank you so much- I have been a deer in the headlights w/ going forward w/ crowns, dentist… thx😊

My old dentist didn’t wait for the numb stuff to kick in during filling, they rudely judged my teeth when I was 12 and they were very rough and impatient. And they only talked about money and never discussed decisions with me and what I’m comfortable with

Yes thank you it all make sense now everything u just said I heard it before but I just ignored it.thanks to you everything came back to me and I’m much more educated about my teeth thank you again for your quick response I will keep u up date thanks again

Such good information!!! Thank you Whitney! Your website looks fantastic!

im finally 10 months into my dental hygiene program and we are about to get our operatories and start seeing patients very soon. So excited. At Fortis college fyi

would love more videos on children's dental needs and pediatric dentistry. My kid is having an iv sedation procedure at a dental office and would love to know how experienced you are with this! thanks for all your videos

Great video! Education is key for the patient 💖

My doctor is from India living in the US and she is the best! So sweet and always lays a light hand on my shoulder to check I’m okay or if I need numbing! Love her and the staff, I really lucked out 💜✨

After watching this, I realised how terrible my dentist is! When I go for my cleaning and general check up, I’m done in around 5 minutes, the worst part is, I have never felt any rinse and suction when I’m with him. He gets the mirror and scaler and scrapes a bit of the plaque off. I’m 19 years old and I’m dating a 29 year old dentist but he isn’t my dentist, and I’m thinking to go to him. I’m currently in dental hygiene school (because of you, Whitney!) and I’ve even noticed at 2 years into dental hygiene school how bad he is. Whenever I come home from the dentist, my boyfriend always checks my teeth in case he didn’t do it properly and for as long as I can remember, my.p boyfriend practically cleans my teeth again after I come home because of the terrible job he did. I’m transferring to my boyfriends office now! My first dental appointment with him is on this coming Tuesday! Wish my luck, haha. 🙌

Thanks so much for this. I went to the dentist for the first time after the pandemic and was glad that my appointment was short. I thought that my visit was strange only after I left. The dentist only looked at the X-rays (I think)and did not actually look in my mouth like most dentists do. He just asked if my teeth hurt and that I had a weird hook-shaped cavity. He also criticized the root canal and crown that I got previously. Something about one root still being there. The dental hygienist numbed around my tooth line with a topical gel while cleaning which I was grateful for but that was it for my visit. I was out in fifteen minutes after being told I needed to get a root canal on the tooth. I don’t think he’s wrong but I also don’t trust that I don’t have other issues. I’ll be checking with my insurance but I think I will pony up for second opinion.

Definitely time for a new dentist, my dentist is always saying I have like 5 million problems and gave me a crown at 17.... I really don’t think I needed a crown.... he also is very impatient with any kind of filling app and doesn’t wait until you’re completely numb and also uses a prophy jet which I absolutely hate because I’m sensitive and I tell them I don’t like it and they don’t care

One thing I am looking for is if the dentist and workers don’t yell at you or scold you. I don’t need to be scolded. I need help getting my mouth healthy. That is one reason I haven’t been to the dentist. That and insurance. Lol! Now I have insurance. Praise God! :)

If the receptionist doesn’t smile red flag 🚩

Ms. Lady 🌹 You are always spot on 👌👍🙏 I just Love your channel 👏 👌 😉 Always great tips on keeping my mouth healthy 👉 Thank you You're the best 😘 PEACE 🌹

I love when my patients ask me about how we sterilize our instruments.

I been going to the same dental practice all my life, and seen a number of dentist, as we can either go NHS or private in the United Kingdom , the dentist I see been seeing for 13 years, and she has owned the practice for 10 years, always talks us through our x-rays , does x-rays every 12-18 months unless we have problems before.

My old dentist didn’t take X-rays on me for 15 years.... I made the switch :)

AWESOME! I will never understand the dentists that do not have dental hygienists! I had one from day one! Soooooo important! Every "routine cleaning" with my hygienists is 1 hour. Scaling and Root Planing can be much longer. And the Hygienist' also have assistants available to them for many things (charting, x-rays, etc., etc.) As always great job!

Thank you...

Thank you for the great info You do great

Perfectly said, I’m a rdh but will still send this vid to friends and family haha ❤️

Thank you. I know this question have nothing to do with this video. But I was just wondering can I get zoom whiting after I got my varnish fluoride treatment? I am scared that if I got the zoom whiting it might affect my varnish fluoride treatment. Thank you

Thank you 😀😀😀

I couldn't have found a better dentist for me than the dentist I go to now. There are two dentists in the office, but the dentist who owns the dental office always sees me because of my severe gag reflex. He is so sweet, kind and caring. Although I think he gets frustrated with me sometimes. I love that he wants to get to know his patients and asks me if I went for my walk before the appointment. The hygienist is great to. A few dental hygienists I went to previously were so rough, but she is always gentle with me while cleaning my teeth. They always do all the things you mentioned. They are the only dental office that could actually get dental x-rays from me. Sometimes the right dentist makes all difference. My teeth are cleaner than they ever have been. I used to shake, and my teeth would chatter before a dental appointment. But not anymore. I can't say enough good things about Dr. G and Nancy. I can't imagine going anywhere else.

I finally found a dentist I really like, however, he does not have same day crowns in his office. I need several crowns done and waiting 2 weeks with temps on doesn't sound like fun. What are your thoughts on this TTT?

wow this is great to know

Hi what mouthwash would you recommend after tooth extraction? Its not bleeding anymore for day 2 but just wanted to prevent infection. There’s still swelling in my jawline.

Thank You. This is very much needed. Now I have to find affordable and who my insurance co. will cover for the small amount they do pay.

What a great channel, there's a reason you have so many subscribers! Interesting bit on insurance, I just researched mine and decided to use a denstist that doesn't even take it but i feel will be the best in the area based on reviews and reading. I also love your talks on water flossers, I've found they helped me immensely but most dentists I've seen so far have spoken poorly of them. I lied between appointments and said I flossed normally but actually used a water one... they hygenist said my regimen was great and vastly improved.

Can you review the new Waterpik Sonic Fusion toothbrush? Is it worth it at all?

Yikes... every dentist that I’ve been to have failed the appointment time rule. At first I was suspicious, but when I switched dentists and it still turned out the same, I thought it was just me.

You're the best. My last dentist distroyed my teeth and now my new must fix it. I'm angry because of that.

Bruh my dentist just tells me to sit down and doesn’t even say anything she just tells me when my next appointment is

I don’t know if I should stay with my dentist. I know they mean well and they do most of these things but they have been really bad with communication thinking I’m not going to understand or something.

I'm anxious about my root canal it's just so scary I've never had it before 🤕😭

My dentist does the cleaning and check gums and my last one didn’t even check my gums from a little kid till an adult. My last dentist wouldn’t take x rays and now my new one takes them by routine!!! I’m glad I get to choose what I have now and do what is needed instead of leaving it.

My first dentist didn't give me a treatment plan but said, go and come back when you have money! Like huh? Obnoxious fellow! Never went back when my filling fell off *sigh* and I'm much much happier for it! Got a kick ass dentist now😁

Just got a new dentist and for the first time I had a ultrasonic scalar used on me. The process took forever it hurts and I was scared because my old dentist was for kids and he was just quick and he used a hand scalar and never really cleaned my teeth good

Oh wow I’m looking at this after my apt. I knew that “deep cleaning” didn’t last long enough

I’m currently looking for a new dentist. This is the second time they “clean” my teeth under 5 MINUTES. I work in a dental office and I see the doctor that I work for take so much longer than that sometimes even an hour and a half.

I went to my dentist today and tht was the quickest cleaning I ever had. When I was on my dads insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield I went to a dental office and they were very professional. They did my X-Rays and explained I had some build up and that my wisdom teeth needed to be removed (even tho I didn’t have any pain at all) that for Me was questionable bc Wht wld be the reasoning if I’m not complaining? Then her hygienist? Or dental nurse stayed in the room and held my mouth open with those tools so the other dentist could clean my teeth. I really liked that type of support and wasn’t sure if it was standard. The cleaning it self took some time and when I left I felt like my teeth were squeaky clean. But then my dentist told me I’m at risk for gingivitis and I was shocked and scared like what? How? I can’t remember if she mentioned anything about cavities. But long story short, I ended up nva going back due to fear of getting my teeth removed. So 3-4 years later I age out of my dads insurance and COVID hits. I lose my job and get on government insurance . I find a doctor with pretty good reviews. The office was clean staff was nice. But somethings that were odd 1) she did ask me when’s the last time I been to a dentist , but didn’t request any dental records or XRays 2) we went over the x rays together and she said she didn’t see any cavities she didn’t even see my chipped/cracked tooth on the X-ray (I thought tht was weird cuz my other dentist saw my cracked tooth on the x ray) but she reassured she’s gona check my teeth to be sure . So she said she notice my teeth had some deep ness too them and that she didn’t see tht on the X-ray and if she doesn’t see it on their she won’t work on it? I was soooo confused like huh? 3) she saw my chipped cracked tooth and she said it needed a covering. She said I had a little build up on my bottom teeth. 4) she did all the cleaning by herself no helping hand like the first one. 5) she gave no report on my gums at all and didn’t even mention gingivitis like the first one. 5) the cleaning itself took less thn 10 minutes Idk who to trust who to believe bc the second one got me thinking I take real good care of my teeth when I know when I’m depressed I can go 1-3 days without ever brushing (just being honest) but let her tell it I must be amazing at brushing. I don’t normally floss either and I would think a dentist would be able to see that and make mention. Idk if the first dentist was honest or trying to upsell but I know this other dentist was too fast and that was weird.... Sorry for all my typos I’m using my phone

Q- at my new dental group, I met the dentist once and after that I only see the hygienist. At my old group the dentist always looked at my teeth. I do like the hygienist but wonder why he doesn’t glance.

Can you do a video on allergies from dentist

My hygienist didn't scale between my last molar and my wisdom teeth on any of them. I'm still having issues because of it. Is it an oversight or is that protocol?

Love your vids 💞

Hey I just wanted to ask should I rinse with mouthwash after brushing my teeth before bed?

What about a good oral surgeon for wisdom teeth surgery

I had parodentis and i showed to my doctor they said it need some cleaning and they were cleaning but they didn't told me cautions and and about it condition like no extra details idk what to do im searching a lot by myself..

I had a dentist who just looked at my X-ray but didn't look in my mouth and just came into the exam room and just pointed to the tooth that was chipped and my other tooth next to it on the screen. He didn't explain anything to me and told me what he wanted to do. Didn't allow me to make my decision! The two front teeth he wanted to extract both and do implants. When I went to my dentist I have now she looked at my mouth and explained everything to me and discussed my treatment options. She supported my decision not to extract the teeth and do the crown procedure. I was a nervous wreck and at my breaking point. I was so stressed and my anxiety was extreme. Now I am at a dental office who I feel like they care about patients not the money.

I avoided the dentist for over 10+ years and I finally had to get a deep cleaning due to moderate gum disease. I'm so glad that I did because thankfully I got lucky on the first try and found an absolutely amazing dentist and hygienist that's walking distance from my apartment. They did everything right as you suggested in this video (which I've been watching so many since my deep cleaning), and they were even able to deep clean and do laser treatment on my whole mouth during that one appointment. My teeth and gums look completely healthy and white now, and I'm so proud to smile again. I'm actually very excited to go back in 3 months for my next appointment! And thanks so much for this video; you've earned another subscriber! Peace, love, teeth! ;)

I'm 22 yrs old, haven't seen a dentist in a few yrs. I am terrified, and I hope I get through this.

What about if the dental hygienist is right out of school and first job?

I need a new dentist..i have a missing molar and i have been asking for a new tooth..he never gets back to me saying he has to call my dental insurance and checking its covered which it is..and doing a mold..this has been going on for years and i am fed up and looking for a new dentist.!

15 minutes! omg that's giving me anxiety! of course i just graduated and they gave us hours with a patient! i know that's not real life but we were told cleaning appointments need to be 45 minutes in the real world. i dunno if i can do perio charting, oral cancer screening, address chief complaints deposit removal and polishing while giving POH in 15 minutes...

Love my hygentist she always makes sure my goodie bag has a tube of sensitivity toothpaste.

How are the Dental offices chosen based on the “Find a dentist” option on your website?

Wish I could visit you once duhh 😭😭😭

🚩6:00 «What CAN BE done vs what SHOULD BE done”

What if I like my dentist and the staff but they don't have a hygienist? I'm actually not 100% sure whether mine does since I just started going there but I really like the dentist and everyone else who works there. The dentist did my cleaning but it was the first one I ever had (please don't judge, I grew up poor and we couldn't afford dental care) so I'm wondering if she did it because I needed a VERY thorough cleaning. I had a lot of cavities but the dentist has been great with filling them and making sure I'm comfortable and not in any pain. I've had 3 appointments there and I have 1 more to go to have all the cavities taken care of. I know the facility is clean and I've heard the dentist and assistant (or maybe she is a hygienist? I'm not sure, she helps the dentist with the fillings and charting cavities, I don't know the difference between an assistant and a hygienist) discuss autoclaving instruments so I know they're keeping things clean. They are also requiring all patients to rinse with Listerine and wash their hands before they go to the room so that's another layer of cleanliness.

1. Ask if they have a dental hygienist 2. Gum checks (periocharting) 3. Appointment length (needs to be more than 15 minutes) 4. How often do they take x-ray? (At least once every 3 years) 5. Infection control (Clean office, wearing gloves, ask for the sterilization station.) The only acceptable time they're allowed to not wear gloves is if you are a model at p*rnhub. 6. Make sure the professionals give you your options. 7. Make sure you are comfy with your doctor. 8. Places to find good dentist: find local dental map at teeth talk girl, referrals, accredited dental school if you are poor. 9. Always trust your instincts

After seeing many dentist what I consider a good dentist. 1. One who Stitches the wound after a tooth is pulled so that you don't get a dry socket. 2. They use a rubber dental dam to catch the toxic amalgam from going down your throat. 3. They have a good digital x-ray machine. If they show you an x-ray and it looks all blurry, I wouldn't pay for it. 4. If they say you get what you pay for. It's another way of saying we are expensive and if you go somewhere else you will not get as good of a job. 5. If they want to see you right away, or the next day. Red flag. 6. Another red flag is if they don't tell you the price before you go in. They should at least give you rough estimates of a cavity per side, a crown, tooth pulling, x-rays, cleanings. Be careful of the ones they give you the price for a crown, but then charge you for the build underneath the crown. Be sure to ask him if there's a build under the crown you have to pay for that's extra. Ask them how much it would cost to remove the crown or clean underneath it if something goes bad.

At my old dentist I didn’t get an x-ray till I was 16 that’s bad

i just got some braces done and these dentists didnt advise me or my dad on anything. didnt tell me anything about hygiene or advice or anything at all practically. just the typical 'eat soft foods and wash your teeth' like ok? i feel like they didnt share enough information and my dad didnt really know what to really ask. besides that they didnt explain to me how the braces were going to shift my teeth into the right direction and how to take care of them or anything of that sort,ive been on youtube browsing trying to find an explication myself. they also didnt do any cleaning before applying my braces. so what do i do?

I have a question. Should my dental appointment still be longer than 15 minutes if I'm a teenager?

Quick question. Will the waterpik cause my gums to recede?

Is it normal for an ortho to recommend the extraction of two healthy teeth (both premolars in the upper mouth) in order to facilitate braces?

It can be difficult

I wish everybody would watch this!

Is it bad that my dentist seems like he always has temps for hygienists? Not that they do a bad job (kind of slow since they don't know where everything is) but it seems kind of sketch. I guess he's trying to save money by not having them on insurance or something, plus he's in his late sixties so maybe hygienists don't want to commit to working for him? Follow up vid suggestion would be how to you tell if you don't have a good dentist? I think a lot of people wouldn't know unless there was something really egregious.

there is no suh thig as adental hygienist in my country

Is it true that there is a trend that a "spit bowl" is no longer used in newly established dental office. I find it to be a deal breaker that I can't rinse out the gunk right away because it is so uncomfortable and I could risk swallowing it accidentally. Thank you very much for your professional advice on this dear Teeth Talk Girl.

i had the best dentist i could ever imagine. he remembered things i told him during the first appointment, even though it wasn't tooth related conversation, let alone he was very professional. that really made me confident about him. unfortunately, he left the clinic and moved to another city. the one i was sent to instead of him couldn't even remember my name, neither the reasons for my appointments. she had all the data in my file, on the screen just in front of her eyes. she is the worst dentist i've ever been to. definitely going to switch for another one the next session.

You are so so so so pritty and your voice is so sothing thanks

Make a video on how to become a dental hygienist

Teeth Talk Girl ... How does one sterilise one's own dental tools? The dental mirror especially. (UK)

I am happy to say that I found my perfect dentist. It seems like me and the hygienist have developed a bit of a friendship when it comes to talking about dental health. She also allowed me to bring noise canceling headphones to my appointment. Because the sounds drive me crazy. I would like your opinion on some things that happened at a previous dentist. The hygienist scaled my teeth, but she did not polish them. Would anyone consider this a red flag?

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you know your dentist is bad when you are getting a prostate exam..

I just realized I went to 3 different dentists and can't remember being periocharted once

Very interesting to see you in the dentist chair 😂

My dentist is a terrible communicator. Im too scared to go back

Does it normal that the dental filling takes 1 hour? My recent dentist filled my one teeth for 1 hour and 30 minutes. And it's my first time to experience that.

I ask u about were to find a good dentist is because I love to ride my skateboard and one day going home from work going to my car wasn’t paying attention I ran over a crack on the sidewalk I flew and landed on on my face it happened so fast my head was spinning and my mouth was bleeding my upper left side tooth broke off then my dentist move my insurance sucks didn’t have luck with finance a whole year then Covid 19 happened I was even more messed up WTF!!!!!!!!

You are informative as well as gorgeous.

In the UK, under NHS treatment we tend to see the hygienist straight after a perio chart by the dentist of which the hygienist has comprehensive access to patient records and charts. On my last visit, on entering my hygienists room I was greeted by two thumbs up and '1s and 2s....brilliant'!! Ps, I prefer my hygenist to my dentist. My dentist is competent and I have no professional complaints, he's very dry and 'matter of fact' but my hygenist is golden and takes the time to explain everything she is doing, gives good, trustworthy advice and isn't afraid to contradict the dentist based on her patient observations on custom advice.... She advised me so much more effectively based on my personal needs compared to my dentist 'scripted advice' ☺

Looking for good dentists is really hard 😭😭😭

By the way, who cleans your teeth?

my dentist told me i had to get 3 teeth removed, it scared the hell out of me

Hii Mam i have been following you since a while..iam a trained dentist from India and wanna work as a dental hygienist in florida pls help me through it would be great help for me