Moving to Mankato? Don’t forget that you will need a new family dentist. The time to get a new family dentist is before someone in your family comes down with a dental emergency and not after. Here are some tips on choosing the right family Dentists Mankato MN for you and your loved ones.
Asking for Recommendations
Before your move to Mankato, ask your current family dentist to recommend a new dentist for you. You can also ask your old doctor for help. If you know anyone in the greater Mankato area, ask them for the contact information of their family dentists. If this doesn’t bring any results, ask local pharmacists or neighbors for recommendations.
Checking the Internet
If you cannot get any personal recommendations, don’t despair. You can go online and ask for recommendations or at least a list of family dentists in your area. Good websites to check out include the Minnesota Dental Association, the Minnesota Board of Dentistry and the American Dental Association. You can also check out local online “yellow pages” if your new town no longer gets regular Yellow Pages.
What if You Are Poor?
If you are living at the poverty level, are permanently disabled or are a senior citizen, you may be eligible for low-cost dental care. Check out the Dentists Mankato MN Lifeline Network of Minnesota. If you have children, they may qualify for free to low-cost dental plans run by the state. You can ask your local political representative for help or information on who to contact. You may not get to talk to the actual politician, but to the office staff. They can help you with contact information and any forms you may need.
Visit the Office
It’s best to visit the office of a prospective dentist before taking one on. You can make sure the office is signed clearly, has good parking and can be found even when you are suffering from tooth pain. Take a good look at the waiting room. Are there toys and appropriate sized chairs for children in the waiting room? Is the office staff polite? Is the waiting room tidy and clean?
