I’ve had several patients in the last few months that have approached me with the following questions:
“Dr Zidile, I’d like you to recommend a dentist for me”, or
“Doc, do I really need this crown my Dentist recommended”?
One of the advantages of asking a a dental specialist for a referral or a second opinion (It could be an Endodontist, Periodontist, or Oral surgeon) is that they typically don’t have any “skin” in the game. And by that, I mean, since they typically limit the practice of dentistry to one specific area, there’s no financial conflict of interest and the advice given can be viewed in an objective way.
If you have a dental problem and aren’t sure who to see – visiting a dental specialist may be a great place to start!