Your dentist, like all
other medical practitioners, should not render a diagnosis for an
illness or condition without thorough examination of the symptoms and
other elements like samples of your blood, examination of your gum
tissue, an x-ray of your teeth, etc. This meticulousness should be
banked on by all their clients and patients.
However,
there are times when your dentist makes a call that might get you
wondering if a second opinion should be sought. For instance, a
diagnosis of a major condition such as oral cancer or a chronic
periodontal disease might find some people second guessing. Also, the
patient might be having some issues regarding the reliability of the
dental professional
or the efficiency of his work.
In
cases like this, seeking a second opinion isn't always a bad thing.
As a matter of fact, the diagnoses of two different dentists might
even help you get a clearer view with regards to your condition and
thus make a more informed choice. Likewise, getting a second opinion
that ends up proving your primary dentist's diagnosis just might
disperse any cloud of doubt.
There are instances where
you could ask your primary dental health professional if you could
opt for a second opinion, and if he's confident enough about his
work, he just might greenlight it. Get a referral from him, or
contact a local dental school or organization to help you look for a
second opinion.
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