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Originally Posted by m3thods
To add to this as my wife is in the industry-
Dentist competence levels really do vary. Don't be turned off by a general dentist who refuses to see you and just refers you out to a specialist. That _can_ tell you that he understands that your case isn't worth the hassle if he's not 100% certain he can fix it. Of course they can just be lazy, but as much as dentists love the $$ they hate complaining patients even more.
Also, while choosing an option that saves a tooth or the general structure (implant) is great in theory, be aware of the risks. I outlined one in my previous comment regarding implants, but as with any procedure be prepared to deal with the worst-case scenario.
Do as much due-diligence as you can spare (depending on how much in pain you are) to ask around for opinions and prices. Check online for reviews if you can. I used to treat my teeth like shit but after a few scares there are now few things I take more seriously health-wise than my teeth.
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Great post and 100% agree.
I also use to treat my teeth like shit but man...never want to experience that pain of a crack root canal that wasn't capped or cavities in general. Not to mention, poor dental hygiene can but rarely but happens, can cause death.
Only got one set...