What is it that makes a great dentist? Is it a wealth of qualifications? A long track record of successful treatment? Knowing lots of different techniques? The range of services they offer? Or is it more about how they treat their patients – do they explain treatment clearly? Are they kind to nervous patients? Do they work with all age groups and many different conditions?

It’s a mix of all these things and more. And perhaps the better question to ask is not what makes a great dentist, but who is the best dentist in Buckinghamshire for you?

There are many great clinicians out there, but what’s really going to make a difference for you is finding the one that suits your requirements best.

As well as all the above, there’s the logistics and the practical side of the surgery to take into account. Things such as:

• Is the waiting room warm and comfortable? Does it have free wi-fi and refreshments?
• Is there parking and/or good access via public transport?
• Are the reception staff welcoming?
• Does the practice send out email or text appointment reminders?
• Do they offer finance and payment plans for extensive treatments?
• Are there appointments available at evenings and weekends?

All these factors are going to make a difference to your experience of visiting the dentist in Buckinghamshire, so you have to work out what’s important to you.

It’s important to know whether you want a general dentist who will do check-ups and basic treatments such as fillings and root canals, or do you want cosmetic work to brighten up your smile? Maybe you are thinking about braces for yourself or your teenager, or perhaps you or your elderly parent is in need of restoration with dental implants.

Figure out what you need and then you can do online research to narrow down the possibilities. When you have a short list it’s worth popping into the two or three surgeries that catch your eye to get a real feel for the place.

Here at Garden View Dental Care we offer all the above and more. Call in today to find out if we could be the dentist in Buckinghamshire for you.