Shaughnessy Dental

Choosing a dentist is a lot like choosing a family doctor: most people want someone close to home who knows them. Shaughnessy Dental practices at 2256 Elgin Ave in Port Coquitlam, in the central part of the city, and its name nods to the street that anchors the old downtown. A practice on this side of town sits within reach of several neighborhoods at once, which turns a twice yearly habit into an easy one.

The work of a general practice follows the rhythm patients know: examinations and cleanings on schedule, radiographs when they are due, and repairs when something chips or aches. Dentists also spend a fair amount of time on prevention, talking through brushing, flossing, and the small decisions that keep a mouth healthy between visits. When a case needs more than a general practice offers, a referral to a specialist keeps the care moving without the patient losing the thread.

Families thinking about a switch usually want to know whether a practice is accepting new patients, how far out appointments run, and what happens when a tooth will not wait for the next opening. No phone number or website is shown, so confirming those details may take a visit to the Elgin Avenue office or a call arranged through the directory. Bringing records from a previous dentist helps the first appointment along.