Question 1

Is it worth getting a second opinion on a dental treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes — especially when the quoted plan involves crowns, root canals, extractions, implants, or several thousand dollars in work. Studies and consumer reporting have repeatedly shown that dental treatment recommendations vary significantly between offices for the same imaging. An independent review that has no financial stake in the outcome is one of the few ways to know whether a plan is on the conservative or aggressive end of what's clinically reasonable.

Question 2

How is an online dental second opinion different from going to another dentist in person?

Accepted Answer

A second in-person exam usually costs $75–$250 just for the visit, requires new X-rays (more radiation and cost), and the reviewing dentist has a financial incentive to propose their own treatment. DentalVerify uses the X-rays you already have, is fully independent of any treating office, and delivers a written and video review you can keep and share — for a flat $149.

Question 3

Who reviews my case?

Accepted Answer

Every case is reviewed by a Texas-licensed reviewing dentist. Reviewers have no financial relationship to the office that quoted your treatment. AI is used only for radiographic triage — the licensed dentist makes every clinical judgement and records the video walkthrough personally.

Question 4

What do I need to upload?

Accepted Answer

Your most recent dental X-rays (JPEG, PNG, or DICOM) and the treatment plan or written quote from your dentist. If you don't have the X-rays, you can request them from your dental office — under HIPAA they must provide a copy on request, usually within 30 days.

Question 5

How long does the review take?

Accepted Answer

48 hours from the time your case is complete. If we miss the 48-hour window, the review is free.

Question 6

How much does a DentalVerify second opinion cost?

Accepted Answer

$149 flat, one-time, per case. There are no subscriptions, no add-ons, and no upsells. That one fee covers AI radiographic triage, the licensed reviewer's video walkthrough, and a downloadable annotated report.

Question 7

Will DentalVerify tell me my dentist is wrong?

Accepted Answer

We don't take sides. The reviewer tells you what they actually see on the imaging, whether the quoted procedures line up with those findings, and what questions to bring back to your dentist. Sometimes the original plan is confirmed as reasonable; sometimes it's flagged as aggressive; sometimes the reviewer suggests a more conservative alternative worth discussing.

Question 8

Is my information private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Uploads are encrypted in transit (256-bit TLS) and at rest. Access is scoped to your account and the assigned reviewing dentist. Handling is HIPAA-aligned.

Question 9

Who is DentalVerify available to right now?

Accepted Answer

Currently Texas residents only, because our reviewing dentists are licensed in Texas. We're expanding to additional states.

Question 10

Is this a replacement for going to the dentist?

Accepted Answer

No. DentalVerify provides an independent radiographic review to help you make informed decisions. It does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and is not a substitute for in-person diagnosis or treatment.

Dental second opinion — frequently asked questions

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