Patient Communication Demo: Crown vs. Filling 1 

This happened to me. I was not comfortable I needed a crown when my filling collapsed. And it only donned on me on my 2d visit that I was going to get that extreme treatment. The doctor on met with me for 15 minutes previously. I was in a panic and really want to get some 2d opinion. If you doctors don't want that to happen to you, you should really take the time to build your case. Show us on the x-rays what the problems are. Even use RU-vid to educate us. Don't just talk talk talk. It's like my mechanic trying to explain to me why I need expensive repairs when they have a sign that says I can't go on the shop floor.

Dentists are trained to push crowns because they make them more money. Don’t let them. Always go somewhere else and get another professional opinion and don’t feel pressured. Obviously this is difficult if you are in immediate pain. Saving as much of the natural tooth is always the best healthiest option. Root canals are essentially dead teeth that hold bacteria and cause tonnes of issues in your body in time and crowns require most of your healthy tooth enamel that’s left to be removed. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Ask for a partial onlay instead. And always make sure the dentist shows you your X-rays and explains what he/she is seeing. If you don’t understand ask them to explain. IT IS YOUR MOUTH AND YOUR MONEY! 🦷🚩

The dentist is cute!

I don't think it's a wise decision to remove a perfectly fine silver filling in a molar, period. Now I'm in the minority here, but I'd rather have less "pretty" teeth that last me a lifetime as opposed to all white fillings, crowns, veeners, their upkeep and the increased root canal risk. If we keep going at this rate with aggressive cosmetic dentistry many now 20-40 year olds will end up with implants, or dentures in their 60's and 70's simply because of their cosmetic work they had done.