Do I request cleaning or scaling?
Any chance that the "new" dentist wanted to make certain you were committed
to maintaining the support and foundation for this tooth before you invested
lots of time and money into fixing the inside of the tooth????
Normally, I would have opened the tooth on the spot and removed enough
inflamed/infected soft tissue from inside the tooth to get you comfortable
while we evaluate your periodontal condition. But,,,,,, not having been
there, I can't say I would have treated you differently.
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Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
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This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you
in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will effect
your health.
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Quote:
> I recently visited a new Dentist because of a hot/cold sensitivity. That
> sensitivity turned into a root canal. But during the initial visit, the
new
> Dentist would not treat the pain until I committed to root scaling. As you
> can
> understand, I returned to my regular Dentist and was treated for the
initial
> problem. But I am curious what the scaling involves and how it differs
from
> a
> traditional cleaning. Several friend in the past had scaling and were
> miserable for days afterward. Please, I don't want that. But why do I want
> scaling versus cleaning? Is there a difference in fees charged?
> Rick
