Riggs Family Dental

  • SERVING THE AREA OF CHANDLER, AZ
  • Carlos Lopez, DMD
  • 480.566.8349
SERVING THE AREA OF CHANDLER, AZ Carlos Lopez, DMD
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5 Questions You Should Ask a New Dentist

April 1, 2021 By Riggs Family Dental

Seeing a new dentist for the first time can make anyone feel nervous. It’s important to consider beforehand what questions you might want to ask in order to help you learn as much information as possible so that you can decide whether they are the best fit for you or your family. Here are 5 questions you should ask a new dentist.

1. Are You Accepting New Patients?

First and foremost in the list of questions you should ask a new dentist includes whether they are accepting new patients. If you really like a dentist and they aren’t accepting new patients currently, they may have a wait list you can get on, but it’s best not to put off dental care so it’s important to find one who is accepting new patients now.

2. How Long Have You Been in Practice?

Experience is key so don’t be afraid to ask how long your dentist has been in practice. It may also be helpful to ask them how long they have been practicing any specialty they provide to get a better idea of how much experience they have in any dental care or treatment you’re specifically needing such as cosmetic dentistry.

3. Do You Treat Patients with Special Conditions?

It’s also important when interviewing a new dentist to ask about any potential challenges you are concerned about such as unique general health issues, mental, cognitive or behavioral conditions. These may include HIV/AIDS, cancer, autoimmune disorders, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, disabilities or age-related impairments. Of the questions you should ask a new dentist, this may be one that makes a difference from the start in how you work with your new dentist to address the many lifestyle factors that may impact your oral health.

4. Do You Have Experience with my Insurance Plan?

If you have insurance, it may be best to check with them to find out which dentists in your area are within their coverage, but it can also be helpful to ask any new dentist if they have experience with your dental plan so that they can help you optimize use of your coverage and get the most of it.

5. What is Causing my Problem and How Much Will it Cost?

If you’re visiting a dentist because of a concern or condition, your dentist should help you to feel as comfortable as possible and that includes giving you as much information as they have available. Don’t be shy. Questions you should ask a new dentist should absolutely include any questions you can think of! So go ahead and make a list of all your questions beforehand, the right dentist will appreciate your thoughtful investment in your oral health.

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Finding the dentist who is the best fit for you or your family can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where to start. If you’ve moved to a new town, asking new neighbors and coworkers for recommendations can be a great place to begin to find one who has earned a good word of mouth reputation. An online search engine can also be a great place to start so you can read helpful reviews from other patients. When you find one that sounds good, call to make an appointment for a consultation so you can visit the office and meet the staff in person. Trust your gut, when you find the right fit, you’ll know it!

Call our Chandler Dental Office to make an appointment with a dentist who may be able to help you find out more about this topic, and improve your oral health.

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What a great experience from the Front Office to the Back. I felt very cared for and Hygienist Donna was superb. Very personal and thorough. Meeting Dr. Lopez a very friendly man and a good listener. I Will look forward to my next visit in 6 months! I have found my forever Dental Office. Thanks to all employees and Dr. Lopez.

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~Dorothy M.

Have been going to Riggs Family Dental for almost 5 years now and have always had great experiences. Appointment are on time and the entire staff is friendly and caring. I have had different procedures done with almost no pain. I have recommended friends to Dr. Lopez in the past and will continue in the future.

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~Vincent P.

If you are looking for a friendly, professional, and honest dental office, Riggs Family Dental is the one for you! Dr. Lopez has all the latest technology to be able to provide patients with the highest quality when it comes to their dental work. He and his staff have superb bedside manor and make patient comfort a priority. I love that when me or my family come to our appointments we are greeted with a welcoming smile and checked in right away and we have never waited more than 5 minutes to be taken back to our appointment. The entire staff and office environment is one of a kind at Riggs Family Dental!! Oh, and they play the best music there! =) You won't be disappointed!

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~Crystal V.

EXCELLENT first visit!!!! Front desk staff very welcoming and friendly (in a truly authentic way). Donna, the dental hygienist, is extremely friendly and incredibly thorough in her evaluation. Dr. Lopez is also extremely thorough and handled my complicated predicament with the utmost efficiency, confidence, and assertiveness. I'm impressed with the state-of-the-art equipment and warm, inviting atmosphere. Looking forward to receiving continued quality care at this office in the future.

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~Sue J.

My first visit at a dentist's office since 10 years ago and I was not disappointed! The staff is very friendly and accommodating, the office is super clean and relaxing. And most importantly they did a great job on my cleaning. I will definitely be recommending to family and friends!

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~Samantha L.

Riggs Family Dental is the best dentist office I have been to in Arizona and Dr. Lopez is the best dentist in Arizona!! Dr. Lopez is a fantastic dentist...very knowledgeable, very skilled, very gentle, and very kind. I feel like I can trust him to tell me what the best plan is for my teeth/mouth, but then he leaves it up to me to choose what I want to do based on my personal needs/time-frame/finances, etc. The rest of the staff is great also! They are also very skilled, helpful, kind, and friendly. It's never fun to have to go to the dentist, but if I HAVE to go...Riggs makes it the best experience possible. Thank you, Dr. Lopez and staff!! We appreciate you!!

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~Wendy H.

Riggs Family Dental is by far the best dental office in the East Valley!!! I travel quite a distance so that Dr. Lopez can take care of my teeth. I wouldn't trust anyone else. If you need a good dentist, I highly recommend that you make an appointment with Riggs Family Dental.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

 

We hope this message finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward
to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your health and safety.

Our office follows recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may
be issued. We do this to make sure that our procedures are current and adhere to each agencies’ recommendations.

You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:

• Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
• We will take each patients temperature prior to the appointment.
• We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed.
• You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
• Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
• We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.

We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our
practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at (480) 566-8349.

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends

  • Areas Served
  • Emergency Dentist
  • COVID-19 Update
  • About Us
    ▼
    • Meet The Doctors
    • Meet the Team
    • Testimonials
    • Blog
  • Services
    ▼
    • General Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Restorative Dentistry
    • Orthodontics
    • Dental Crown
    • Dental Implants
    • Wisdom Teeth Removal
    • Smile Gallery
  • New Patients
    ▼
    • New Patient Portal
    • Financing
  • Special Offers
  • Contact Us