Can a dentist send your x-rays to another dentist for a second opinion of braces?

Question

I went to one dentist who told me I'd only have to wear braces for one year. Insurance information was taking too long (dentist fault for mailing papers, we're talking two months no progress). I went to another and he's saying two years minimum. So I'm wondering can i just get the dentist to send the x-rays and measurements to another dentist for a second opinion and skip having to get another x-ray and prolong me finally getting braces

Answer 1

Under the new HIPPA laws, you must write a signed request to have your records forwarded to another DDS., and if your x-rays are paid in full they must forward them. If an account is not paid then the office still owns the records.

Answer 2

I work in the dental industry as a practice manager in Indianapolis but have been an assistant who places the fillings for 12 years. I would suggest a second opinion. It is normal for each tooth to have it's own filling and price. The previous answer said to check out a dental college. They do good work (checked constantly) and it takes more time but they generally have their fees set at about half of the norm of dental offices and some offer payment plans. You can always get the work done somewhere else and go back for the Invisalign.

Answer 3

You should be able to have a copy of all of that sent to your new dentist. Go to the old dentist office and request this information be sent.

Answer 4

you can sign to release records but it is up to the new dentist whether he will use them - there may be a fee to transfer them and you will be asking the new dentist to give up some profit so wish you luck

Answer 5

you can ask for your xrays and bring them yourself.