I just completed a comprehensive exam, X-rays and probe depth measurements with my dentist at over $200. They prescribed deep cleanings. I was considering a second opinion and pricing from a new dentist so I had all my records, exam results and X-rays sent. Today they said they would not do a deep cleaning for me unless they did their own exam. Does that seem necessary?
Exam and Second Opinion.
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Dr M
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Yes, the dentist can not be sure that the measurements made by the other dentist is accurate. They might use different instruments or probing methods.
I do this as well, though I do not necessarily charge for any x-rays that I might take, if the patient brought recently taken x-rays.
I do this as well, though I do not necessarily charge for any x-rays that I might take, if the patient brought recently taken x-rays.