Available in California · residents only

A second opinion,
before you decide.

Send a photo of what's bothering you, or upload x-rays and whatever your dentist gave you. A US-licensed dentist reads your case personally and writes back in 12–24 hours. No AI. No subscription.

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Case example · Tooth #19, sensitivity

Thank you for the photo and the timeline you described. What you're describing is consistent with mild sensitivity from a small area of gum recession near #19, not an active cavity.

Nothing here looks urgent. I'd mention it at your next cleaning so your regular dentist can take a closer look in person.

A few things worth keeping an eye on between now and your next visit, along with a couple of questions that could help guide that conversation…

Excerpt · full opinion continues in your account
Dr. Kim, DDS
CA Lic. #61590 · 15 yrs clinical
Reviewer
Licensed DDS
not AI
Typical
12–24h
written reply
Privacy
Encrypted
in transit & at rest
How it works

Three steps to a second opinion.

Built for the moment between “something feels off” and “am I really being told the right thing?”

  1. 01
    Share your case
    Photos, x-rays, a short history. Encrypted end-to-end.
    ~5 min
  2. 02
    A US-licensed dentist reviews
    Reads everything personally — never AI, never outsourced.
    12–24h
  3. 03
    Get a written opinion
    Plain-language observations and considerations, delivered to your account.
    Yours to keep
Your dentist

Reviewed by a real person.

Every case is read by one of our US-licensed dentists, verified through dentsecond's in-person credentialing process.

Currently reviewing
Dr. Kim, DDS
15+ years of clinical experience · California licensed · General & restorative
VerifiedMet and credentialed in person by our team — never just a license check.
What you receive

A real document.
Not a chatbot transcript.

Every opinion is signed, dated, and tied to the reviewing dentist's license number. You can save it, print it, or hand it to whoever you want.

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  • A signed written opinion
    Read directly in your account, 1–3 pages typically. Plain English, not jargon.
  • Specific call-outs per tooth
    Whether the proposed work appears justified, conservative alternatives, what to ask.
  • Reasoning, not verdicts
    What the dentist saw on each x-ray and why it leads to their take.
  • Follow-up messaging
    You can ask one round of clarifying questions in-app at no extra charge.
  • A document you can share
    Bring it to your original dentist, an in-network provider, or your spouse.
From the inbox

People came in worried.
They left with a paper trail.

Illustrative examples of the kinds of cases we review. Names and identifying details are not shown.

Peace of mind
“I noticed a dark spot on my back tooth and didn’t know if it was urgent. I sent a photo, got a real written reply the next morning, and went into my appointment with the right questions to ask.”
Patient · Bay Area, CA
Submitted: photo of a tooth
Clarity before deciding
“My dentist proposed a few crowns and I just wanted a second set of eyes. The written opinion walked through what looked justified and what was worth a follow-up question. No pressure, just reasoning.”
Patient · Los Angeles, CA
Submitted: x-rays + treatment plan
Fast turnaround
“I sent it on a Tuesday night and had a signed opinion in my account by the next afternoon. It’s nice to have a written record to bring to my next appointment.”
Patient · San Diego, CA
Submitted: symptoms + photos
What dentsecond is, and isn't

An honest second opinion. Not a diagnosis.

Reviewing dentists work from the materials you upload. We're an opinion service — we don't prescribe, we don't treat, and a written opinion does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you're in pain or have an emergency, see a dentist in person today.

Privacy
HIPAA-aligned
Your records stay encrypted in transit and at rest.
No selling
No data sales
We don’t sell or share your records with anyone.
Promise
Refundable
If we can’t match you with a reviewer in 48h, full refund.
Why dentsecond

No subscriptions. No guesswork.

One flat fee per case. A real dentist. A written reply you can keep and share.

US-licensed dentists

Verified through our in-person credentialing process.

Encrypted & private

End-to-end encryption with strict access controls.

Fast turnaround

Typically within 12–24 hours of submission.

One flat fee

Pay per case. No subscriptions. No insurance needed.

Questions

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Common questions about turnaround, photos, refunds, privacy, and more. Read the FAQ.

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A written reply from a US-licensed dentist, typically within 12–24 hours.

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