Choosing a Dentist

Your dental health is an important aspect of your overall health. But you might be putting off a visit because you’re worried about how to choose a new dentist if you’ve recently moved, have a new insurance network, or are just unhappy with your current dentist.

We’re here to help you understand what to look for and what’s important in locating your new Rockland, Maine dentist.

1. If you have dental insurance, you'll want to start by talking with the company about in-network dentists in your area or how payment works for out-of-network dentists. Most plans will still pay for out-of-network dentists to do preventative visits like a cleaning, exam and X-rays. But you don't want billing surprises so have this conversation upfront with your insurance company and dentist of choice.

2. Ask your family, friends and coworkers. Coworkers are an especially great group to ask as they'll likely share your dental insurance and therefore have recommendations for in-network Susan DellaRipa DMD dentists. If you're new to the area, your neighbors can also be a great resource to share about their experience with local dental offices.