1-800 Dentist

Have any of you ever used 1-800 Dentist? I see advisements for this on television all the time. I was just curious to see if anyone actually uses this service or have had any experiences with it.

is it okay if I put up an animated avatar on my profile?

Hrm. Anyone buying this?

better off to search your provider directory on your insurance website...

I basically was referred to a dentist that was technically certified and competent, etc., but he was kind of a jerk. I ended up finding a good and nice dentist through a friend's referral. Ask friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. ... JMO.

[mariahfromchicago]

I was referred to an ortho by a friend of my mom's and he was HORRIBLE! So glad I moved This time the referral from some friends was MUCH better.
Make sure the person giving you the referral is someone you trust

[Sunny]

I found my own orthodontist and used this process a lot like a job interview.

In Australia we pay for consults, but I saw this as an investment in the future of alleviating my jaw pain and therefore well worth the money.

I had questions to ask the orthodontists, some of these were asked during my initial phone calls. I then choose some orthodontists to consult with, and finally I re interviewed a couple and then choose the people I now work for. ... I wasn't working for my orthodontist when I chose him.

My advice to all our patients, is choose a person you can communicate easily with. The type of brackets they use will not affect how your teeth move, but how you feel about them will have a huge affect on how you feel about your treatment. The spin off is, that people who aren't happy with their treatment generally don't follow the instructions their ortho's give them, and therefore their treatment will often be slower and less satisfactory.