I recently cracked a small piece of my tooth (above the gumline). I moved to a new city less than 6 months ago, so I had to find a new dentist to look at my tooth. I basically picked someone close by who could fit me in asap. He told me that I need to get a porcelain crown. This dentist was nice, but he seemed pretty low tech compared to my last dentist. My new dentist has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years. Do dentists require up-to-date training? I am just a bit nervous that I will end up with something outdated in my mouth. Has dental crown "technology" changed very much in recent years? Maybe I'm just being paranoid.
2007-03-12 11:36:06 · 4 answers · asked by Madelaine 1 in Health ➔ Dental
If you feel that uncomfortable with the new dentist, you may want to find another dentist that you DO feel more comfortable with.
2007-03-12 15:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by ladydi_1987 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MADELAINE,
YOUR DENTIST WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE'S CO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
SOME DENTISTS HAVE HAD YEARS TO BUY ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES THAT DENTISTRY HAS T OFFER.
JUST ASK THE DENTIST FOR A BEAUTIFUL CAPTEK CROWN. THIS IS THE BEST CLINICAL CROWN FOR THE MONEY WHERE IT MAY BE SEEN FROM OUTSIDE OF THE MOUTH.
FOR A BACK TOOTH YOU MAY WANT TO GET A FULL-GOLD CROWN. I'VE HAD PATIENTS WHO'VE HAD THESE FOR 30 OR 40 YEARS W/O ANY TROUBLE.
2007-03-12 18:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states require dentists to take continuing education classes.
2007-03-12 18:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a biologic dentist. if you need a list of sites to try and find one, email me.
2007-03-12 18:45:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋