ok. i have 2 cavities and i heard that the dentists take away something in your teeth that you need so they can make more money but i don't know if its true. so if you answer me please be a person that went to the dentist!! so should i go???
2006-10-31 10:23:31 · 20 answers · asked by sally 2 in Health ➔ Dental
No. This is not true. The medical field is differant from selling someone a pen, if the pen isn't what you want, you can return it, but a dentist cannot put back enamel that they take away. When it comes to people's health, rip-offs are not common. It is very rare if never to occur that a dentist will do something that doesn't need to be done just for the sake of money. If they try to do a root canal when not needed, they can lose thier lisence to practice. Besides the health industry is to heal, not harm. Doctors beleive original is best, so they would much rather do minimal as possible. Dentists will take away as little enamel when cleaning out a cavity to put in a filling, which is the main reason they push the composite material more than the amalgam. To do a silver filling, more enamel has to be removed under the area so that there is structure to hold the material in since amalgam will become a rock taking the place or removed enamel once completely hardened. Composite can set immediately and has a sticky medacine put in the removed area to hold the material, so less enamel is removed. Dentists do not want to "screw over" a patient, by perfoming unneeded procedures. If you have cavities that need to be cleaned out, then get them done, and have the composite material put in, prevention is best and your dentist will agree. I hope I helped, I tried to explain it as best I could. GOOD LUCK!!
2006-10-31 11:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by afafae25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you are refering to when you say they take away something that your teeth need but guess what? you sure don't need 2 cavities. I work with a dentist and if you don't take care of your cavities now in the long run it's going to cost you a lot more money. in the long run you might be looking at a root canal which starts at $500 so yes you should go to the dentist plus fillings for your cavities don't hurt. I've had them
2006-10-31 21:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by bettygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the dentist if you have cavities, this could lead to something worse as far as the cavity growing. The dentist will always do what is right for your dental care. People say alot of things and most dentists are honest and want to help you. Just go see the dentist and see how you feel about your Dr and how they explain what you need. You will be alright and get the cavities filled.
2006-10-31 19:04:48 · answer #3 · answered by justmmez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should go get the cavities filled. Unfilled cavities will continue to grow, and will eventually cause an absess and severe pain. That means a root canal and crown which cost lots of $$$$$$.
Dentists don't take away anything from your teeth that you need. On the contrary, healthy teeth can help your overall health, and getting little things like cavities filled sooner will save you a lot of problems later on.
2006-10-31 18:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by Katasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have cavities and if you don't want to bear the pain and suffering(it won't take long before you get there) and other more serious consequences of avoiding to take care of this problem, yes, you do need to go to the dentist. Find a dentist who is well known and well respected in your area, all licensed and qualified dental offices have to follow state/federal standards, they are required to explain to you exactly what they will need to do for your conditions. I strongly urge you to learn more about these things from legitimate sources instead of some urban legends. There are definitely bad apples but it would be foolish of anyone to just stop going to a dentist all together.
2006-10-31 18:34:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Yes Yes! Go to the dentist. Cavities do not go away - they get worse. Dentists do not take anything from you in order to make money. There are enough people in the world with legitimate problems to fix that we do not need to 'create' problems. Find one you like. If you're in Dallas area, you can always come see me. http://www.elegantsmilesdentistry.com
Dr. K
2006-10-31 19:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should go. Sounds to me like someone is pulling your leg, or it could be a jealous girl friend that may wish you not to have healthy attractive teeth.
There is nothing a dentist can take away from your teeth that would make them money. If you are really concerned, ask some friends to recommend a dental practitioner in your town that they, and you will trust.
Good question, and get your teeth filled.
Darryl S.
2006-10-31 18:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by Stingray 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dentist takes out the soft part of the tooth (the decay, cavity) its like a apple with a bruise you cut that bad part out and the rest is good. he will then fill it with tooth colored filling and this will help strengthen the tooth from the inside out. it will not guarantee that you wont have to have a crown some day but the least amount of work done on a tooth the better. if you wait you will end up with a crown and or root canal
2006-10-31 21:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by Kimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing the dentist will do is clean the decayed teeth out and fill it in. When you see the dentist ask him "What will you do." We are all cheering you on. GO GIRL!
2006-10-31 19:00:26 · answer #9 · answered by mitteycole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have cavities you need to go. Do you want your mouth to look ugly, anyways people long ago, before there were dentist, actually died because of cavities getting so bad that it cause a bad infection and so fourth you need to get them fixed and in control
2006-10-31 18:28:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋