{"id":570,"date":"2016-01-11T10:11:07","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T10:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drbobbycarmen.com\/?p=570"},"modified":"2016-02-25T19:20:59","modified_gmt":"2016-02-25T19:20:59","slug":"general-dentist-norman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/general-dentist-norman\/","title":{"rendered":"Find the Best General Dentist in Norman in 4 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000022533721_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"general dentist norman\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000022533721_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000022533721_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000022533721_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>One of the worst decisions you can make for your oral health would probably surprise you. It\u2019s also something too many adults do &#8212; hop around from dentist to dentist, choosing a new one for each checkup or procedure. Developing a good dentist-patient relationship does more for your oral health than you\u2019d think, and adults and families who have a dentist to call their own enjoy stronger teeth as a result. So if you\u2019ve looked but still haven\u2019t found the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Norman that\u2019s right for you, we encourage you to renew the search in 2016! You can find an excellent dental team in just four steps. Keep reading to learn how.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four Steps for Choosing Your New Norman Dentist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep this checklist in mind during your dental search and feel confident you\u2019re making the most informed dentist decision. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Narrow down your location<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best dentist is one you\u2019ll visit again and again &#8212; and the chances of that are greatly reduced when the office is difficult to reach. Make things easier on yourself and your whole family by narrowing your search to dental offices that are near work, the office or school. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: But don\u2019t limit your service options<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure you\u2019re choosing a dentist who has plenty of experience performing a variety of dental treatments. Sure, you may not need dental implants or gum disease treatment now, but you never know when you or someone in your family will. And when that day comes, you certainly won\u2019t want to start your search all over again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Check for continuing education<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good dentists value growth and education throughout their career, so verify that your dental team engages in plenty of continuing education. Additionally, are they involved in any dental associations, like the American Dental Society? You can find this important information on the practice\u2019s website, or by calling the office directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Listen to your first impression<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of calling the office, that first impression can be very telling. When you speak with the receptionist, what sort of vibe do you get? Rushed? Cold? Or warm and inviting? That can be a big indicator of the entire practice\u2019s attitude. You want a dental team who has time for your and your family\u2019s needs &#8212; so choose one that proves they will from the very beginning. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And Then Call Bobby J. Carmen, DDS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your search for the best Norman dentist is sure to lead you right to the office of Dr. Bobby J. Carmen, DDS. Our dental team provides the quality care you need, with the compassionate touch you want. This year, see for yourself the difference having an excellent dentist can make in your life. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><b>Click here to book your appointment online today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the worst decisions you can make for your oral health would probably surprise you. It\u2019s also something too many adults do &#8212; hop around from dentist to dentist, choosing a new one for each checkup or procedure. Developing a good dentist-patient relationship does more for your oral health than you\u2019d think, and adults [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[93,232,233,235,234,6,194,82],"class_list":["post-570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry","tag-bobby-j-carmen-dds","tag-choices","tag-choosing-a-dentist","tag-continuing-education","tag-dental-services","tag-dr-carmen","tag-general-dentist","tag-norman"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=570"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":572,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/570\/revisions\/572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}