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Plain-language guides.
Written by a US-licensed California dentist. No fluff, no marketing, no AI — just practical answers.
- Treatment decisions · 6 min readShould I get a second opinion before a root canal?A practical guide to deciding whether to seek a dental second opinion before agreeing to a root canal. What records to bring, what to ask, and when conservative alternatives are worth considering.
- Pricing · 5 min readHow much does a dental second opinion cost in California?A breakdown of dental second-opinion costs in California — in-person, video, and written — with what's typically included, what isn't, and how online options like dentsecond compare.
- Treatment decisions · 5 min readWhen to get a dental second opinionA clear list of situations where seeking a second opinion before agreeing to dental treatment is reasonable — and a few situations where it might not change the answer.
- Patient guide · 6 min readSigns your dentist may be over-recommending treatmentPatterns that sometimes indicate over-treatment in dentistry — and what to do if you notice them. Practical, non-paranoid guide written by a California-licensed dentist.
- Patient checklist · 5 min readWhat to bring to a dental second opinionA practical checklist of records, photos, and questions to prepare before a dental second opinion — whether in-person, video, or written online. Helps you get the most out of the appointment without wasting time on missing paperwork.