Good dentists don't balk when patients ask questions or seek a second opinion, Underwood says. One of the most complex things we do in dentistry is come up with a treatment plan. You can have two or three ways to do it. If any of my patients don't feel comfortable, I encourage them to get a second opinion. The last remnants of pain from the surgery only recently subsided.
Most people just go along with what they are told about their teeth.
That experience taught her to be more assertive, however. She was ready to ask questions last week when she went to see Dr. Carter, who was going to place a device on her upper gums to fix a fracture from a car accident. She overheard someone mention extractions, and thought they were referring to her case. I try to give alternative treatment plans. You can have a Cadillac treatment plan and a Volkswagen treatment plan that's less expensive, but does not sacrifice quality or function.