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Originally Posted by BoatRatKat
I too go to Dr. Jerkins. No only is he an excellent dentist but he is completely honest and never tries to upsell anything. He's a nice guy too as is his entire staff. So happy to have found him after going to one of the scammer dentists around here for just a cleaning. Prior to moving down here I had been to my dentist who assured me all was great. Six months after moving here I went for a cleaning at a well known dentist in TV, now I needed 4 crowns! I don't think so. Found Dr. Jerkins who assured me all was well with my teeth.
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What I think I know. They no longer fill teeth with amalgam which we thought of as silver but is really a combination of silver an mercury. We were putting mercury, outlawed for thermometers, blood pressure machines, clocks etc into our mouths. The amalgam could fill larger cavities than the new adhesives they now use.
Perhaps a partial explanation why more crowns. In terms of money. Crowns are one of the most profitable procedures for a dentist. Perhaps, another reason for more crowns.
In many cases there are alternatives. Simply pull the tooth. A false tooth. False teeth.
Implants. All have problems. I had a tooth that was filled. Latter a root canal and a crown.
It cost me a small fortune. I suppose it lasted 40-50 years. Was it worth all the money?
Did I get my monies worth? I think so. Teasing- when it was pulled go figure, it cost me for that too.