Okay, here's a legit post for this thread: I went to the dentist to get some use out of my dental benefits before they expire. In one day the Dentist went from "Doesn't look like you have any cavities" to "Actually you have nearly a dozen, all hidden between your teeth - we're going to literally max out your dental coverage*."
* This will still cost me $400-$500
Yay.
Yeaaaaaah I'd go for a second opinion on that one.
I don't trust any physician but dentists especially get to make up shit that's wrong with you that you can't see or feel and can create all the holes they want.
Well, several reasons against getting a second opinion.
1) These guys are actually really good. It's not just that I got a good recommendation on them from a very trustworthy source originally, but I can tell when I'm there that they know their shit (as compared to other dentists I've had).
2) The difference between Wednesday and Thursday was their getting my X-Rays developed, so it's not like they're just saying that based on eyeballing things.
3) I couldn't get a second opinion unless I paid for all new X-Rays. and I have no time before my benefits run out anyway. Soooooo...
That's the way it goes.
It's not like I trust any dentist implicitly, or that the same thought you had didn't cross my mind, but on balance of probability, I'm going to accept things at face value.