switching dentists?

I want an opionion .I am considering switching dentists and I am not sure if I should .one side of my mouth is harder when ever I have that one side done the crowns get adjusted so many times that It feels like its ruinning the crown.My dentist that I have just started using cerec crowns and I want porclione fused to metal.Well I aready ended up with one cerec and I dont want another one so I was checking out this other dentist and he takes a discount plan.My question is is that a bad thing should I get the discount plan or do you get better treatment without the discount plan .should I go to a dentist that doesnt take a discount plan to play it safe .Is it a bad or good thing to take a discount plan? I have met this dentist once and he seems okay .Any suggetions?

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Few points to add:
Cerec crowns can be very strong because they are one-piece, formed from a solid block as opposed to two materials fused together and cemented over a buildup (a third material). I only worked with them briefly in one office where I did consulting work, but everyone seemed to love the results. Some of the blocks come in a gradiated shade, so the look is very natural.

Also, they are not "new" to dentistry. CEREC has been around for a long time, although recent improvements have made them more user friendly and therefore more widely used than in the past. A dentist could possibly charge LESS for crowns because the individual blocks cost far less than lab fee for a porcelain fused to metal crown. Also less chair time for the doctor, and so less overhead for the practice.

Some dentists take to the design part easily and could do a great job right away.

If you really like this dentist and have been going to him for a long time, you already have a relationship. Rather than changing dentists, why not have a casual, non-confrontational conversation about his new crown method. He spent a great deal of money for this technology, so of course he's going to be very excited about using it. But if you make your feelings known, he might be willing to give you what you want. I'm sure he would rather keep you as a patient if possible.

Don't get me started on dental discount plans. I've done that rant enough.

when it comes to choosing your dentist you will have to decide for yourself.
I'm not really sure what you question is in regards to the crowns (use spell check and maybe restructure sentence) you can either choose porcelain fused to metal or gold crowns as a choice of material, adjustments to those crowns are necessary and normal. BUT...do not go to a dentist who allows discount programs...you get what you pay for in this part of consumerism..i remember seeing many crown's/amalgam fillings done, with decay still under them from bad dentist who give discounts. Good personalities do not mean a well trained and talented dentist that can accomplish good work. Remember, you pay for time, skill and judgment...and also, why is it that a person doesn't have a problem using two weeks salary to make a luxury purchase such as a television, but has a problem with spending that kind of money on their bodies.? Oh, I have worked as an RDA/CDA for 14 years. DEEDEE, WHAT OTHER TYPE ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?? I can't help with suggestions unless I understand what you are asking. Porcelain and ceramic....same thing DeeDee.okay, I get it (duh) personally, we do not recommend Cerec's here in our office, YET.to new to dentistry and the downside: first you need someone VERY skilled (not some new guy practicing with it) its very hard to get natural varient shading with this block of material.so they do not look so natural...AND generally they are never used on anterior (front) teeth. Also, lack of metal for strength on posteriors (molars) is questionable. The only plus is one visit, no impressions....persona. I would go with the porce to metal for now. Did this help?? Also, I wonder.this must be much more expensive to cover the doctors equipment for this type of crown prep....you could try insisting to doctor NO MORE CEREC crowns, if he doesn't do as you wish, then go to friends..anyone for suggestions on a reputable doctor. If this guy doesnt listen, then its a shame if he loses you as patient
Your question seems to be whether accepting a discount plan is an indication of quality of care. Although I do NOT accept any of these discount plans, if I was treating some patients with the plan and some without the plan, I would personally try NOT TO KNOW who had it and who didn't. I couldn't stand the thought of trying to discount my quality to match the discounted fee they are paying. I hope any dentist would feel this way.
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