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re: OT Dentists: Question on Kids' Fillings
Posted on 4/18/14 at 7:56 pm to rlp
Posted on 4/18/14 at 7:56 pm to rlp
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. Too many dentists out there worship the dollar.
This. You can make a great living without screwing people. Charge a fair fee, give people options and answer their questions honestly, take care of THEIR needs/desires.
My wife and I aren't aggressive treatment planners. Especially with children. Watch & wait is a very common pediatric treatment plan in our practice. Of course there are circumstances where things absolutely have to be done.
There is a good use for SS crowns in Pedo patients. They are widely over used though. I haven't done one since dental school. And can't think of but maybe 5 patients that I've sent to have one in 12 years of practice.
An interesting note. composite resin fillings don't bond to primary teeth nearly as strong as permanent teeth. Although its still a pretty good treatment modality for a quick 2 year solution.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 8:10 pm to RingLeader
I've gotten to the point where I don't trust dentists at all. I haven't been to one in years, even for a regular cleaning. Dental insurance basically going to waste. My old dentist used to be on the up and up, but at some point in the last 5-10 years, his waiting room and office started having more pamphlets and posters about cosmetic treatments than true dental heath.
I get the same feeling of distrust with some doctors, especially pediatricians. I feel like some of them prey on parents who are willing to do and pay anything to keep their kid from having the sniffles another day.
I get the same feeling of distrust with some doctors, especially pediatricians. I feel like some of them prey on parents who are willing to do and pay anything to keep their kid from having the sniffles another day.
This post was edited on 4/18/14 at 8:11 pm
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