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What I Would Ask If It Were My Tooth

Good dentistry survives questions. These are the ones worth asking before any significant treatment, and any dentist should be able to answer them without defensiveness.

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Before agreeing to treatment

What happens if I do nothing?
There is always a "no treatment" option. Knowing its likely consequence is how you judge the others.
What are the alternatives?
And why is the recommended option preferred over them for me specifically?
Is this reversible?
Some treatment removes tooth structure permanently. That is worth knowing before, not after.
How many visits, and over what period?
Time is a real cost.
What maintenance will this need?
Every restoration has upkeep. Ask what yours will be.
What could change the plan mid-treatment?
And what would that mean for cost.
Will a specialist be involved?
If so, at what stage and for what part.
What is my share of the cost?
Before treatment starts, in writing.

Bring them with you

You can add these to the "Questions for my dentist" list on this site — it saves to your own device and you can copy or share it at your visit. Nothing you add is sent to us or stored anywhere else.

Writing questions down beforehand tends to work better than remembering them in the chair.

A note on second opinions

If you have been given a large treatment plan and want another view, that is a normal part of making an informed decision. A second opinion is not an accusation. What we will do is examine you ourselves and tell you what we see — not critique a colleague we have not spoken to.

Come with questions

A consultation is a conversation. Bring the list and we will work through it.

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General information reviewed by Mankirat Gill, DDS · August 2026. This page does not replace an in-person examination. If you have severe pain, spreading facial swelling, or trouble breathing or swallowing, call us or seek emergency care now.