Do Dentists Lie About Cavities?

The answer is not always. Unfortunately, a cavity can be deceptive. It can hide and be obscured by old fillings, location, or just not be obvious by eye or X-ray. Many times I see a small cavity in a tooth that I think will be small and find after drilling that it is much, much bigger than originally thought.

Do dentists fill cavities unnecessarily?

In short, the answer is no. Dental fillings are used to treat cavities because a dentist tends to want to remove the decayed part (the cavity) and fill it to stop any further damage from occurring. While there aren't ways to remove a cavity without using a filling, there are ways almost to reverse the decay.

Should you get a second opinion on cavities?

There is no hard-and-fast rule about which dental procedures shouldn't be done without a second opinion, but it isn't necessary to have multiple dentists look at every little cavity or other minor dental health problem, says Dr. Price.