How many unnecessary procedures are performed in the dental industry on an annual basis?

If you are going to a dental professional who has his/her patient's best interest in mind, then the answer is zero. If you question what your doctor is doing, just ask. Any laymen can be shown a cavity "sticking" with a dental instrument called an explorer. Or if a tooth needs a root canal, this is indicative of an abcess or infection, which is also evident if pointed out on an x-ray. And YES it is necessary to put fillings in primary (baby) teeth if they are decayed. Decayed primary teeth if not treated can affect the development of the permanent teeth. Not only to mention a primary tooth can also abcess just like a permanent tooth. Why take a chance for a child to experience the severe pain that an abcess brings? Also, if a child needs treatment, and the parent refuses to comply, in some states this can be reported as neglect.

How many unnecessary procedures are performed in the dental industry on an annual basis?
probably alot especially on those kids that have medicaid because they cant sucker those who have to pay out of their pocket.
Reply:Oh my god, that never cross my mind.


Now I'm really freaking out, I need to


get a root canal done this Saturday.


My dentist told me I need to get it


done, this is my first root canal!
Reply:A regular check up from the age of 18 will not be a problem.


Any check by Dentist in his procedure whether necessary or not depends on the doctors oath to his profession and expertise.
Reply:seven
Reply:Every root canal...fillings on baby teeth...