General Dental Practitioners & Dental Specialists

There are clinics trying to enforce the need or benefits to always see a specialist for every single case stating phrases like “compare Apples with Apples” or other strategies. Going to see a specialist straightaway will usually incur on higher dental costs which obviously NOT ALWAYS needed. These websites can give the impression of been independent blogs but will always have links to their own clinics.

Registered Australian Dentists are highly trained to perform a great majority of all Dental Treatments including Dental Implants and Wisdom Teeth Removal. Many general dental practitioners also limit or restrict their practice to only one field like Dental Implants or Wisdom Teeth. These dentists can become extremely experienced and specialized in some specific fields and are capable to offer excellent treatment and value.

These professionals are well aware and capable to refer complex or more difficult cases to a Dental Specialist if needed. It is always better to see a general practitioner first then if necessary see or request a referral to see a specialist.

If referred, always ask yourself: Is this referral to an Independent Specialist with a good reputation and a good record or to a specialist providing the services at the same clinic where you are having your first consultation? Any indication that the specialist is working in the same clinic is possibly enough to become alert and ask the dentist to see another INDEPENDENT specialist.

Dental Costs in Australia are usually very high incurring hardship to the general population that struggle to afford good Dental Health.

Again it’s advisable to discuss all your options with the dentist first and if appropriate ask for a referral to see an Independent Specialist with his or her own clinic, not one that works in the same clinic.