How do you trust dentist when you get different opinions by different dentists is something that many of us have asked at one point or another about any service. But when its your dentist you'd assume that they would know what they are talking about. We may not like going to the dentist but its something that is essential and we aim for as simple a process as possible.

So if you go to the dentist and they tell you that the surgery or procedures that need to be done are lengthy or expensive you may want to get the opinion of another dentist. Never be worried about telling your dentist this, if they're genuine then they have nothing to worry about. By doing this you'll also be able to make a more informed and hopefully wiser choice about what really needs doing to your teeth or gums, if anything at all.

Off you go to another dentist then only to get told that the procedure you need to have done by the first dentist doesn't have to be that expensive or even worse that it doesn't really need to be done at all. Now you're wondering who to believe but there is usually a good reason for the differences. Some dentists may think that an uneven bite merely doesn't look nice whereas another may feel that it could have a negative affect on the health of your teeth or gums in the long run.

So this is where it boils down to opinion, dentist number one may feel that getting braces will just make your teeth look nicer and isn't necessary but if the unevenness does start to give you problems physically then they will do something about it, dentist number two may err more on the side of prevention and want to stop any chances of those problems ever occurring.

And now you're at a point where you need to make a decision, read up and do some research, look online or speak to people who have had similar procedures done. Ask both dentists the same questions, why does it need to be done? Can it be done cheaper or in another less invasive way? You should judge them on the answers they give you and if you feel they are being truthful or if what they say really makes sense or if it sounds like they're going for the most expensive options.

When you see a second or subsequent dentist that gives you different answers never be afraid to point out to them that another qualified dentist has told you something different. Explain what they said and ask that particular dentist if they can help by explaining why their opinion differs.

Unless it seems very obvious that a dentist is merely out to get your money the main reasons that dentists opinions may differ is that they may have been to different colleges or universities where the training was different. They may even prefer one technique over another such as preferring to use metal braces as opposed to using thin veneers.

So make sure to ask questions, do research and ask others who may go to the same dentists, did they feel like they were being pressurised into spending more than normal? If the answer is yes then its best to avoid that dentist.