I like your thoughts and insight. I would agree that it is nearly impossible for patients to tell which are good dentists. This is often done by word of mouth from existing happy clients.
Its not however just as simple as "if it ain't broke don't fix it". Aprox 95% of dental problems give no pain whatsoever. If everyone refuses to have anything done it will have quite serious repercussions at a later date.
I agree that elective dentistry should not be undertaken lightly, but know that when executed well the results can be outstanding and last an extremely long time. I'm 29 years old and would have no hesitation to have veneers put on my own teeth (by the right person, of course!).
My primary concern is with regards to those having these procedures done on the cheap or abroad. I spend a significant amount of time correcting substandard work. Some of it is superb but I don't often see that.
With regards to the luxury pratices, I have one. I believe its a good idea for quite complex reasons that I won't get into. My emphasis is to undertake the highest quality work and reduce the number of clients I see.
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