My usual dentist is away on holidays so I saw a different younger dentist and I’m feeling a bit doubtful with her findings.
She said I had a couple of cavities and took some X-rays. I didn’t get a copy of the X-rays, but are they very obvious confirming a cavity or should I get a second opinion?
of course, probably go to a completely different clinic - so it is a completely freash assessment
Yes but mention nothing, you don't have a dentist and you don't know anything about the cavity so no bias.
I paid my dentist a visit last month and she found the start of a cavity, it was still very early stage but she still had to clean around and she tried to remove the least amount possible from my tooth, and filled it up.
No nerve was ever touched or anesthesia needed.
I had no pain before seeing the dentist, if you have no pain yet and being a cavity, relax.
Once you see the new dentist, whatever you do, avoid touching the nerves at all cost, remove the whole teeth instead.
A whole can of worms open once you touch the nerve, no solution is great and will just create more problems in the future. Even my dentist agreed, if it was "too late" she would had it removed.
and I’m feeling a bit doubtful with her findings.
I didn’t get a copy of the X-rays, but are they very obvious confirming a cavity
You never get a copy of them as they're all digital these days.
But what really is the issue? You said yourself you have confirm there is a cavity from the xrays. I also assume you saw a different dentist while your normal one was away as you had an issue you wanted looked at.
What are they wanting to do? drill and fill or just apply a seal?
should I get a second opinion?
Wait till your normal dentist is back then?
Lisa needs braces!
You’ve come to the right place for second opinions. Time for dentures.
Can’t think for yourself?
Basically, you're wondering if a dentist is trying to over service you. Perhaps. I've had many dentists attempt to do this. That's why I'm particular to only using my dentist. If in doubt - go back to your existing dentist. You can mention it. Dentistry can be subjective.
A dentist wouldn’t take an X-ray for the fun of it. The idea that a dentist could be scamming you seems a bit ludicrous. Imagine going to that extent to make that up, then have you back to fix the cavity? let the cavity get worse then it will be too late to apply fillings. Then you’ll be in a worse situation when it’s extracted. Seriously.
A dentist wouldn’t take an X-ray for the fun of it.
No but they do it routinely as part of an annual check up even when there is no indication that one is required.
The idea that a dentist could be scamming you seems a bit ludicrous.
Yes because no Dentist has ever been motivated by money.
I would have thought they would have pointed the cavities out on the X-Ray in front of you, via computer screen or whatever? Perhaps wait to talk to your regular dentist when you get back. How often do you visit the dentists? Do you recall them saying "Watch" when checking your teeth the last time?
You paid for the x-ray, common courtesy would have had them in a envelope with the receipt after you paid the bill.
You just paid for them to collect data on you, so they can spam you every couple of months with a warning about your cavities.
Get the x-rays you paid for and email some dentist in Thailand and see what they say and how much.
You might be a 2 week holiday and $500 better off.
Does your health fund allow you to claim a second 'check-up' in a certain period?
Isn't it usually one every sixth months?
Perhaps not surprising
many dentists in Australia, particularly employed dentists (EDs) at corporate clinics, earn a commission on the revenue they generate. This commission is typically in the range of 30% to 40% of their patient billings, after deducting lab costs.
If you have doubts then yes, go ahead. You of course don't have to tell your dentist you sought a second opinion.
A cavity caught early and treated early is less expensive and less painful for you. Some people do leave it too late and cause extra problems for themselves. If a dentist said you need treatment then get a second opinion soon.