{"id":418,"date":"2019-02-17T13:01:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-17T13:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=418"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:13:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:13:38","slug":"dentist-in-the-capital-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/dentist-in-the-capital-district\/","title":{"rendered":"Need a New Dentist in the Capital District? 10 Factors to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_138466618-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"attractive couple looking at laptop in kitchen\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_138466618-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_138466618-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_138466618.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Are you looking for a new dentist? With so many in the area, it can feel like a big task to narrow your list down to just one. Keep the following list in mind to make it easier to pick your new dentist in the Capital District!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">1. Advanced Training<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">For the very best care, you want to make sure your dentist has benefitted from advanced training in their field. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Dr. Erin Page is committed to continuing education and an active member in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Esthetics AAFE, the American Dental Association ADA, and the NYS Dental Association NYSDA. Dr. Page holds an additional license to administer intravenous IV conscious sedation and are certified in advanced cardiac life support ACLS.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Sedation Options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If the thought of visiting the dentist makes you feel anxious or afraid, you will need to find one who offers a full suite of sedation options. At Capital Smiles, you can have your needs taken care of in one well-managed appointment choosing from nitrous oxide sedation, oral sedation, or even IV sedation. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">3. A Kind and Caring Team<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You\u2019re not just visiting with the dentists themselves when you have a dental appointment. You want to make sure that you feel at home with a warm, friendly staff of hygienists, assistants, office managers, and other dental professionals. Our team goes above and beyond to make you feel right at home!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Multitude of Treatment Options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Your life gets easier when you can have all your dental needs met from the comfort of one office. At Capital Smiles, we offer a full range of treatment options, from the placement and restoration of dental implants to Invisalign, full smile makeovers, family checkups and cleanings, and everything in between. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Flexible Payment Options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Affordable dentistry means having flexible payment options. We make the process easy by pre-determining any out-of-pocket costs prior to treatment &#8212; so there are never any surprises. For patients without dental insurance, we work with 3 creative financing groups so you can make payments at the pace that suits your budget best. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">6. Whole-Body Approach<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Your mouth does not exist in a vacuum &#8212; and your teeth and gums can greatly affect or be affected by your overall health.\u00a0 Dr. Page look not only at how your oral health impacts your entire body, but also at systemic causes of issues and inflammation, like TMJ and sleep apnea. These conditions can cause dental issues or at the very least more bacteria and inflammation &#8212; and they need to be identified and controlled as promptly as possible. The doctors make use of their advanced training to provide smart solutions for dental problems, like the use of BOTOX for TMJ.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">7. State-of-the-Art Technology<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Dental technology is constantly changing, and you want to make sure that your dentist stays on top of the game by regularly investing in the right tools and materials. Capital Smiles is pleased to provide comfortable, quality dental care that stands the test of time using tools like digital X-rays, the intraoral camera, <\/span><span class=\"s3\">digital impressions, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">air abrasion for painlessly treating small cavities, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">8. Decades of Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Dr. Page have decades of experience providing quality dental care. They combine their skill sets and knowledge to offer truly superior dentistry for patients of all ages and stages of life. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/smile-gallery.html\"><span class=\"s4\">Smile Gallery<\/span><\/a> to get an idea of the transformational results that are just part of what we do here at Capital Smiles. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">9. Late Appointments Available<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Busy professionals, parents with kids, and anyone else that keeps a tight schedule needs a dentist with flexible office hours. At Capital Smiles, you can enjoy the ultimate in convenience with appointments available until 7pm on Mondays and Wednesdays! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Ready, Set, Go! <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">This list makes it easy to narrow down your dentist options to the leader in the area: us here at Capital Smiles! With a professional, courteous team and the experience to create healthy and beautiful smiles that last, we go above and beyond to offer true excellence in dentistry. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><span class=\"s4\">Contact us<\/span><\/a> to request an appointment today. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a new dentist? 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