Second opinions are interesting. Six months ago the dentist in Brentwood told me I needed $8K worth of dental work--and I know that did not include one tooth that will need a veneer. Today's dentist, in Culver City, found two small cavities, but otherwise said that there was nothing urgent. Her prices are LESS THAN HALF that of the dentist in Brentwood. A question regarding treatment occurred to me this afternoon. I phoned her office, asked the question, and was immediately handed over to the dentist herself. The Brentwood dentist charges $110 in 15-minute increments for questions. I am amazed/aghast that there is so much difference in price when the two communities are really only a few miles apart. I've always been willing to pay a bit more for better quality, but I really must question whether there IS a difference in quality here.
