Communication is the key to receiving the best dental care. 

1) Communicate with your dentist. The dentist will sometime talk in dental terms you may need help understanding. They assume if you are not asking any questions, it is because you understand what is being told to you. If your dentist is suggesting dental services that you need help understanding, ask questions until you do. If you are unsure why you need a suggested dental service, feel free to ask why.

2) If you speak a different languish, then you may want to bring someone with you who can help translate and make things more straightforward for you to understand.

3) When booking a dental appointment, let them know you may have questions for the dentist and for them to book in the added time necessary.

4) Keep your dentist in the loop. Many dentists will have you fill out a medical health form. You must complete it and be upfront about any medical conditions. Such as, if you have heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, the dentist needs to know this since gum care will be extra important to maintain.

5) If you have dental fears, let your dentist know ahead of time. That way, they can take the time needed to address your fears.