I read an article a few years back that really opened my eyes to what dental patients around the country go through. What do you do when you go to a new dentist and you aren’t confident that you “need” the treatment they are recommending? The author of the article had moved to a new area; she needed to find a new dentist. She went to a recommended dentist expecting to get a cleaning and nothing more. She was then given a treatment plan that included replacing her existing fillings and doing a root canal on a tooth. She wasn’t even in any pain. Her estimate for the “needed” work was $3000. What was she supposed to do?
This is where secondopinionsmile.com can hopefully help. Anytime a patient is unsure with what they are being told by a dentist, they should get a second opinion. But getting a second opinion can be uncomfortable, time-consuming, and expensive. Secondopinionsmile.com is a way for a patient to submit an x-ray, photo, and/or simply a narrative of symptoms and suggested treatment, and within 24-48 hours you can get a second opinion from a licensed, practicing dentist. The more information you can provide, the more detailed a response you will get.
It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s affordable, and hopefully it will give you the clarity and peace of mind that you are looking for. Dentists aren’t as trusted as they used to be. We’re hoping to bring that trust back.