People often avoid or put off going to the dentist due to anxiety. This anxiety is perfectly understandable. Allowing someone to inspect, modify, or repair your teeth requires trust. You want to know the person doing the job is qualified, skilled, and has your dental health and appearance as their top priority.

Here are some of the qualities that you will want your dentist to embody.

Your Rigby Dentist Should Have Your Best Interests In Mind

A good dentist will make the interests of their patients their top priority. This is not merely limited to their oral health, but extends to their mental well-being throughout the procedure as well. Your dentist should be willing to listen to your concerns, and address them appropriately, arming you with the information you need to feel confident about your dental procedure.

This also means providing you with the information you need following your procedure as it relates to maintaining your teeth, and avoiding dental problems in the future. A good dentist understands that the best treatment is prevention, and will give his or her patients the instructions and information they need to avoid costly or complicated dental procedures in the future.

Your Rigby Dentist Should Be Utilizing Up-To-Date Technology

Over the years, dental technology has come a long way, allowing what were once risky and complicated procedures to be completed safely, cleanly, and quickly. Your dentist should be up to date when it comes to the dental technology that they utilize, as this will ensure quality dental work with minimal pain or anxiety.

Your Rigby Dentist Should Have A Staff That Is Friendly And Willing To Communicate

A good dentist understands the importance of communication, and will hire a staff that is friendly and helpful. A dental staff should be willing to listen to any concerns you might have as they relate to financing, anxieties regarding the procedure, or anything else.

Your Rigby Dentist Should Be Up-To-Date On Recent Information, Procedures, & Techniques In Dentistry

The techniques and procedures of early dentistry were relatively static compared to the modern day. Technology is constantly improving, and with this improvement comes innovation in the field of dentistry. Your dentist should be staying informed on the latest developments in their chosen field.

Dr. Quinn Mikesell

Dr. Mikesell has been practicing dentistry in Rigby, Idaho since 2005 following graduation from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Since 2010, Cedar Creek Dental has been expanded into a new, spacious facility that comprises leading dental technology, allowing for:

• Conscious Sedation
• Intraoral Photography
• Digital X-Rays
• Cerec Same-Day Crowns

Dr. Mikesell is a member of the Rigby Area Chamber of Commerce, and his ability to speech fluent Spanish allows him to communicate with and provide dental services to a wider range of people in his community.

Dr. Mikesell embodies all of the qualities you need in a dentist, so that you can rest assured your dental work is being provided by the professional you can trust.