I have had cleanings and dental exams every 6 months, so I was very surprised when I became a patient of Dr. Thomas' and he developed a very extensive "treatment list" including multiple crowns, a root canal and multiple fillings. I did have two crowns done and several of the fillings when my insurance company refused to pay for one of the crowns. The claim was submitted 3 times and then required a dentist to dentist consultation. I contacted the insurance company and in discussing the issue and the "treatment list" it was suggested to me that I may want a second opinion.
During my first visit with Dr. Thomas I did get a copy of the "treatment list" for my records. Prior to getting the second opinion I did get copies of the X-rays that were done by Dr. Thomas' office staff.
The dentist I went to for a second opinion came highly recommended by my orthodontist. I had an exam after he looked at the X-rays from Dr. Thomas' office. He assured me that I needed no dental work to be done. I then gave him the "treatment list" and he looked at what had been done and the proposed care to be done. He reexamined my teeth and again assured me that there was no need for more crowns, fillings, or a root canal.
Dr. Thomas' work is painless, but I have concerns and even doubts if the work that I had was necessary. The rest of the proposed work I am being told is not needed.