Dentists In Seattle

Placing yourself in a dentist's care requires a great deal of trust. Dental procedures can be very expensive, and many are not in a position to investigate their dentists' recommendations themselves. Say a Seattle dentist tells his client that he needs a cavity filled. The average person will have to take the dentist's word for it, since he doesn't have the means or expertise to investigate the diagnosis himself.

This lack of power causes many people to distrust dentists; they feel vulnerable and worry that they will be taken advantage of. This distrust is not wholly unjustified, as there are dentists out there who exploit their clients. In a recent case, an Indiana dentist was charged with felony counts of fraud and attempted theft after diagnosing his patients with cavities, when cavities did not exist; he was eventually found guilty. Cases like this one have helped make some people understandably leery about sliding into a dentist's chair.

Dentists in Seattle and the Viper Cam

Some Seattle dentists have harnessed technology to give their clients more power. Lance Timmerman DMD PS is a Seattle dentist who uses a tool known as a Viper Cam to involve his clients in their diagnoses, effectively turning a diagnosis into a "co-diagnosis."

The Viper Cam is a tiny camera that is inserted into your mouth to take photographs of your teeth. By using this device, Dr. Timmerman is able to show clients exactly where their problems lie. After all, seeing is believing. If you're evaluating Seattle dentists, be sure to choose one who respects you enough to invest in technology that will help him earn your trust.

Lance Timmerman DMD - Providing cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers and porcelain veneers to the Renton and Seattle, Washington areas.

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