Looking for a New Dentist

If you're looking for a dentist in Derby, you're spoiled for choice (unlike some parts of the UK where patients are forced to wait long periods for dental appointments). In addition to general dentists in the Derby area, you can find a whole host of cosmetic dentists, orthodontists, and paediatric dentists, together with several nationally recognised experts who specialise in areas such as oral surgery and periodontics.

There are currently 85 different dentists listed in and around Derby and, if you're prepared to drive for just 20 minutes or so, you can find even options available in nearby Burton-upon-Trent and Nottingham (both are within 15 miles). With so many dentists to choose from in the Derby area, many local dental patients can feel overwhelmed by the sheer choice available. In these situations, many people simply choose the nearest dentist, the cheapest, or one that a friend or family member recommends.

Yet with such a golden opportunity to find exactly the type of service you're looking for, it just doesn't make sense to go with the easiest option. By walking through the simple process below, you'll be able to ensure that you find the right dentist for you and your family, whether you live in the centre of Derby or the surrounding area in Ashbourne, Belper, Ripley, etc.

To ensure you make a sound decision and find the best dentist in Derby, you need to do three things: 1. work out what you're looking for, 2. develop a list of prospective dentists in Derby, and 3. narrow down your list to just one or two dentists that you'll book appointments with.

The first step in the process is to work out what you're looking for in a dentist. Ideally, the best way to do this is to sit down with a pen and paper for a few minutes and list everything important to you.

One of the main things to consider is whether you'd like to choose a private or an NHS dentist for your treatment in Derby. NHS dentists are typically cheaper than private ones and there are plenty of these available in the area (check the Derby NHS Choices website for a full list). As in other parts of the UK, there may be times when you have to wait to get an appointment with an NHS dentist, although this should be less of a problem in Derby than in more isolated areas of the country. Additionally, the range of treatments available on the NHS may be restricted, so this is something else to consider when you're thinking about your budget for dental care.

Once you've thought about whether an NHS dentist or private one would suit you better, the next thing to focus on is whether you are looking for particular skills or specialities from your dentist. These might include such things as specialisations in orthodontics or paediatric dentistry (for your children) as well as cosmetic dentistry, or dealing with nervous patients if that is a priority for you. As mentioned above, you can find specialists from all of the main branches of dentistry in Derby, as well as several visiting specialists who offer appointments in the area regularly.