Free Second Opinion

If you've been recently SURPRISED BY recommendations at your dental visit such as:

- Expensive dental treatments
- Treatments costing over $2000
- Many "new" cavities
- Replacements of "old" fillings
- Costly "deep cleanings" or root planing
- Sudden diagnoses of gum disease
- A suggested crown for a tooth that feels fine
- Doubts or unease about your dentist’s recommendations

Confidence in your dental choices, especially for major procedures, is essential. Understanding your treatment plan and trusting your dentist are key to easing anxiety and ensuring positive outcomes. Sometimes, a second opinion is the best way to gain this trust. At our Dental Office in San Diego, we stand by our patients' decisions to seek a second opinion. We also offer second opinions for those who are uncertain about a diagnosis or treatment plan received elsewhere.

We offer free second opinions in most cases, especially when all required review materials are sent to our team via email and a call or video call is scheduled with the Dentist after review. Some second opinions may require hard costs for review, such as a CBCT X-ray if one is not available, but we will always be transparent about what may have a charge and what those costs will be.

Dr. Taís Trevelin (Lowry) believes that while it's not always necessary to get a second opinion for minor treatments like filling a cavity, there are scenarios where it's beneficial. Consider a second opinion if:

- You're facing a comprehensive treatment plan with multiple procedures.
- You're about to undergo an intensive dental surgery.
- You're unsure about a permanent treatment.
- You've received a serious diagnosis like oral cancer.
- You're uncomfortable with your treating dentist.
- A new dentist suggests expensive and unexpected treatments.
- You feel pressured into immediate treatment without sufficient reflection.

A trusted dentist is invaluable, but don’t let loyalty prevent you from seeking a second perspective. At our Dental Office, we emphasize patient comfort. We fully support seeking a second opinion if it puts your mind at ease.

If you're scheduling a call, video call, or visiting our Dental Office for a second opinion, sending over email or bringing certain documents can expedite the process. The most crucial is a copy of your dental records, which paints a comprehensive picture of your oral health. You're entitled to these records under HIPAA Privacy Rules. Recent diagnostic tests, X-rays, or digital photos can also be beneficial. We strive to provide every second opinion patient with a comprehensive evaluation to ensure they're confident in their dental journey.

Choosing to get a second opinion with San Diego's highly regarded dentist, Dr. Taís Trevelin (Lowry), offers:
- Validation or refutation of your initial dental diagnosis.
- Potential for less expensive treatment options.
- Savings on possibly unnecessary dental treatments.
- Recommendations for self-administered dental treatments.
- Assurance that the recommended dental work is necessary.
- Treatment options that prioritize tooth preservation.

Our second opinion will empower you with:

- Confidence in your treatment choices.
- Information tailored to your needs.
- Treatment options that prioritize you over profits.
- Assurance of receiving the right treatment at a fair price.
- Savings in money, time, and most crucially, tooth health.