We all know that you should see a dentist twice a year for basic cleanings.
If you regularly brush and floss, you may not need other dental work.
Dentists can’t increase their income doing just basic cleanings.
Some practices are trying to up sell you into procedures you may not need.
Over at Mother Jones they examine the “creative diagnosis” some dentists come up with.
These diagnoses require thousands of dollars of treatment without warning.
Second opinions by mainstream dentists find nothing wrong and no treatment necessary.
Some dentists are on the level and only suggest treatments in your best interest.