Homemaker Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 We recently had to switch dentist due to insurance changes. My 6 year old daughter, who loves going to the dentist, had her teeth cleaned today by the new dentist and he said she has 8 cavitities! I was shocked! She has gone every 6 months since she was 3, never had ANY issues and the main things she drink are water and milk, juice is rare and sodas are never and we eat mostly food I make from scratch and I am trying to cut out processed food. She NEVER went to bed with a bottle or cup or juice or milk. So I was shocked and disappointed to hear she has 8!! My husband went for his cleaning and he suddenly has work costing $1400 out of pocket to done too. So, how common is it for a child to develop 8 cavities in 6 months??? And he wants to drill all of them over 4 visits costing almost $1200. Really??? Is all that necessary? I was impressed with anyone in that dentist office. ughhhhhh.... Someone please advise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I'm no dentist, but i'd get a 2nd opinion. That seems hinky to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 It is possible but I would get a second opinion since there have been reports of unethical dentists whom I hope are an extreme minority:(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I would not trust that assessment and would look elsewhere. When you look in your DD's mouth, can you see the cavities? When my DS had a cavity I was able to see it in his mouth - it was so obvious. Same goes for when I had a cavity. There is no way your DD could need over 1K of work in her mouth without your being able to clearly see it IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I agree with all the other posters. My kids hadn't been to the dentist in 2 years (yea yea don't say it :P) and they have ONE cavity each. ONE. After 2 years. So 8 is 6 months? I think not. Go to another one, before you step foot back in that other office. Matter of fact I would just quit the other office all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 My parents are in the dental business (not dentists, but work with). You are right to be suspicious. Sadly, there are some unethical dentists who are rather like unethical mechanics. You know how you bring your car in for an oil change, and next thing you know they say you need new brakes, a new radiator, and your shocks are bad? Same thing, only it's cavities and gum disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemaker Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thanks everyone for you responses. I was still so shocked and disappointed. I even asked the hygentist if all this work was necessary for baby teeth and she acted like I was the worst person ever for asking that. I have an uncle who is a dentist a few states away and I emailed him for his opinion. Good grief for $2500, I would rather us all travel to him and him do the work for a discounted rate, even THAT would be cheaper. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_midori Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Funny about your Uncle - I was just thinking that we had such huge problems with trust issues in dentists that I had my hubby drive 4 hours away to hook up with my dad (who is a specialist dentist) and use only the dentists for work up there that he recommended. Sad, huh? In a city of probably thousands of dentists I decided I could trust... none? Sigh. Too many horror stories growing up, and working as a dental office mgr/asst for awhile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Well, I think probably PPs are right and this is very suspicious... but on the other hand, I think there are often areas that some dentists will 'watch' and others will move to fill right away... I did get a 2nd opinion for my own DS, but the 2nd dentist actually agreed with the first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'd definitely go for a second opinion. Is there someone who could recommend another dentist in your area? If you find out that the first one was a quack, I'd definitely file a complaint with your state's BBB. The only complaint I've ever filed with the BBB was with a dentist. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I agree with getting a second opinion. I had a dentist lie to me about cavities. I had many fillings done until he slipped up and I realized he was lying. I went back to my old dentist and he said I had no cavities. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I agree with all the other posters. My kids hadn't been to the dentist in 2 years (yea yea don't say it :P) and they have ONE cavity each. ONE. After 2 years. So 8 is 6 months? I think not. Go to another one, before you step foot back in that other office. Matter of fact I would just quit the other office all together. :iagree: and report him to your insurance company for fraud!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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