Scott Young, DDS

Your Guide to Choosing the Best Dentist in the Woodlands, TX

Aug 1, 2024 @ 03:47 PM — by Scott Young
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Maybe you don’t exactly look forward to visiting the dentist. But that doesn’t mean you don’t care about the care and treatment you receive. In fact, choosing the right dentist can have a major bearing on your oral health, overall health, and peace of mind.

As leading dental practitioners in The Woodlands, Texas, Scott Young, DDS, and Tej Diah, DMD, are dedicated to offering the most advanced, innovative care for their patients, providing custom solutions focused on helping each patient achieve their unique goals. If you’re on the hunt for your next dentist, these tips can help you find the best one for your needs.

1. Check your insurance

If you have dental insurance, you want to take advantage of all the benefits offered to you. Before selecting a dentist, ask if they accept your insurance. If you don’t have insurance, ask about what payment options are available to make the cost of care affordable for you and your budget.

2. Evaluate services

Ideally, you want a dentist who provides a full spectrum of care, from general dentistry options, like checkups and cleanings, to tooth restoration options, like fillings and root canals, to gum disease treatment and sleep apnea care, to cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening and veneers. And, because oral health problems are hard to predict, it’s also a good idea to look for a dentist skilled in emergency care services. 

3. Check credentials

Experience and skills are essential, but for your peace of mind, it’s also a good idea to check the dentist’s credentials and training. Look for professionals with education beyond their dental degree and special certifications, fellowships, and teaching experience, demonstrating deep knowledge and understanding of their craft.

4. Consider the location

Insurance and payment options are important, but you also want to consider how easy and convenient it is to get to the dentist’s office and keep those all-important appointments. Centrally located in The Woodlands, our practice is also a convenient location for patients in Conroe, Shenandoah, and Spring.

5. Look at amenities

Dental anxiety is a fairly common problem for lots of people, so it’s definitely important to choose a practice that helps you feel relaxed and comfortable. 

Our practice caters to people who feel anxious about their visit, offering private treatment rooms, personalized music selection, noise-canceling headphones, and pillows and blankets to keep you comfortable. Plus, we offer sedation to help you relax and even doze during your treatment.

6. Consider testimonials

Sometimes, the best way to choose a dentist is to hear from the patients themselves. After all, no one can truly testify to the dentist's office experience better than someone in your own position. The testimonials page on our website makes it easy to see what our patients have to say about the care and results they’ve received from our team, and you can read additional reviews on other websites.

7. Choose for the long-term

There’s no way you can predict the future, but it’s always best to prepare for it. When selecting a dentist, don’t just look for one that suits your needs now — ideally, look for a practice that can serve your needs as they evolve over the course of your lifetime.

Having a dentist who’s ready and able to care for your changing needs establishes a deep level of trust and a continuum of care designed to serve your individual circumstances. Because our staff includes an experienced dentist and a skilled periodontist, we’re uniquely positioned to serve all your oral health needs now and in the future.

Optimal care in Woodlands, Texas

Choosing the best dentist might take a little time and effort, but the results are well worth it. To learn more about our practice and how we can help you enjoy better oral health and a more beautiful smile now and in the future, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at our practice in The Woodlands, Texas, today.