I wouldn't spend that amount of money with only that guy's word.

I have a drop foot and it only affects my big toe. The first doctor wanted to remove the joint at the big toe and tie the tendon. I went to a second doctor, who diagnosed the drop foot and said all that can be done is a brace. Big difference in life value and pain, etc. for a procedure was unnecessary.

But hearing possible veneers spiraled me. He said worst-case-scenario is 32k. May be 25k. Still.

Yes, I made an appointment. Not sure if I should bring the first treatment plan

Its $300 for a consult, and it sounds like they'll want tests etc, so I feel like I'm wasting more money. Super depressed and feel trapped

Have you ever heard of dry needling? It works to unlock muscles and it is quite effective. If you have a dentist or doctor to refer you to a physical therapy clinic that offers that, you might want to try it. I only know it has really worked for me.

It mechanically has to be placed back. Thus splints and restorative dental work. But finding out I may need veneers upset me. I just don't have the money. To make this worse, bad orthodonturr and mouth guards made this worse

but the jaw is out of place because the muscles are so taut. Releasing the muscles that surround the jaw would be helpful? But you've got this.

Is just a waste of money. They want my current scan from the current dentist. I don't want them knowing I'm going for a 2nd opinion

the dentist will never know.

Be able to get the original scans.
Imagine if I spend all this money and still have issues?

My aggressive sister does not. Weve stopped speaking over this. She told me a pillow would cure my jaw. She's an asshole I'm no contact with. My cousin thinks I'm being ripped off. This makes me doubt my judgement. I already have issues with self esteem.

so you are the only one who really matters.

Consider asking the second office "Can you tell me if your office ever requires a patient to receive cosmetic dentistry?" Maybe they'll answer that perfectly reasonable question over the phone without you having to pay for a visit. Just a thought.

That's a con. Report them: https://www.ftc.gov/

And look for a different specialist if you can. This may be horribly sexist but look for a woman. Too many male doctors, dentists, shrinks, and specialists still have god complexes. Mix greed in with that and they become avaricious parasites.

I'm searching that site. Is there something there specifically for dental scams? Ty for replying.

Unfortunately I've never gone through the process. Just been very tempted. Medical practitioners pushing unnecessary procedures is like salt in the wound.

Is there any reason at all they have for suggesting the necessity of veneers?

My ex had dental work years ago and the dentist she preferred (the only one offering nitrous) kept pushing procedures to the point it ended up costing about $1,500 per tooth (out of pocket). Veneers was one of the things they insisted on. I eventually convinced her to try a different dentist and the price dropped to ~$200 a tooth for the exact same work minus the veneers. We were insured and that was ten years ago so the situation may not compare.

It's predatory and the people who capitalize off those in need of healthcare need to smoke a turd in purgatory.

Now I see why