Kavya Iyer Kavya Iyer Asked 4 months ago

Do dentists lie about cavities?

A friend recently told me that some dentists exaggerate or even lie about finding cavities just to get more money. This made me a bit suspicious. Do dentists really lie about cavities often, or is this just a rare occurrence?

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Vijay Sawant Vijay Sawant Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Most qualified dentists are honest, but if you have doubts, you can always ask for the X-ray copy. Just like checking your BP regularly, keeping a record of your dental reports is good practice.

Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Well, they aren't all villains in a movie! But yes, some might point out 'watch areas' that aren't full cavities yet. If you think they are exaggerating, just ask them to show you the mirror!

Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Actually, some corporate clinics do try to push extra treatments, yaar. Best option is to go to a trusted family dentist who won't recommend unnecessary fillings.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I had a similar experience where one clinic told me I had four cavities, but my regular dentist said they were just stains! Always go to someone trusted or ask for a second opinion before getting work done.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, kuch business-minded clinics aisa karte hain na. Par saare ek jaise nahi hote. Agar shak ho toh kisi dusre doctor se second opinion le lo.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

This thought makes me so anxious every time I sit in the dentist's chair. To feel safe, I always ask them to point out the cavity on the digital X-ray screen before they start drilling. It really helps calm the mind.

Shalini Sen Shalini Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I panicked when a new dentist told me I needed three fillings immediately. But when I got it checked by another doctor, they explained those were just tiny surface shadows that didn't need drilling yet. It is totally normal to double-check.

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