Charlie Oster via MedKB.com wrote:

> Don't take it personally, but you are years of university away from
> understanding the theory and application of the "blue paper", simple

as it

> may seem.
>
> I meant full-body exercise. Meaningful (not a 3-mph stroll), 30 min

x 4

> day min.
>
> The next thing you need is a diagnosis. The appliance/follow-up was

part

> of my statement of what I would do if I made a particular diagnosis,

which

> may or may not apply to you. You are jumping much too far ahead.
>
> Copy and print out my initial reply. Take it to your dentist and ask

if it

> applies to you.
>
> If he/she does not seem convincing, knowledgeable or sincere to your
> satisfaction then seek another opinion. They may have an explanation

that

> will help, or you may continue to be frustrated.
>
> And they may make a referral. Good dentists have no problem when the
> patient tells them they're seeking another opinion. Regardless of

where

> this ultimately takes you (appliances, crowns or not, equilibrations)

you

> must, first, find a dentist competent in this area (I'm not stating

that

> your first dentist is necessarily not so.)
>
> Doesn't have to be a specialist. Ask around, commercial dental
> laboratories can be a good resource, or ask your friends whether they

have

> confidence in their dentist. You need - if you don't already have -

a

> dentist that is conservative, knowledgeable and honest. This

describes

> most dentists. The odds are with you.
>
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thanks for all of the above, it's very helpful.

now I just have to get up the nerve to bring your response for him to
read (I'm seeing him on Thursday...).

Charlie via MedKB.com wrote:

> Nerve, schmerve Shemp. Sorry, but I have to ask this: where's Moe,

Larry

> and Curley?
>
> Ahem, I must be in a mood. I AM taking your concerns seriously, and

I am

> qualified to be giving counsel, honest!

Hey, if I'm going to use an internet moniker like "Shemp" I gotta be
ready to take some ribbing, no?

And, of course, the last name -- McGurk -- is from the Hope/Crosby
"Road" movies...but I'm sure you knew that...

>
> Like I said, if your dentist takes offense, that's one more reason to

seek

> another opinion. On the other hand, he/she may surprise you.
>
> Good luck.
>
> p.s. if you decide to seek a second op. and get stuck, you may want

to let

> this forum know what area you live in so we can brainstorm a possible
> referral for you.
>
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