In Canada, they're essentially running a business, and one which (decades ago) specifically avoided the socialized health system which we have for regular doctors and such now.
I've got pretty good teeth, but am certainly wary of some of the recommendations I've had. Did have to have a molar out (hole all the way to sinus), no doubts there. The regular dentist said, "hey, you should get a bridge!" The specialist who did the removal and bone graft let me know that was the worst possible choice. Better to leave a gap, or get an implant if I want, but a bridge is caps on the adjacent teeth that will eventually wreck those teeth too. So him, I trust.
Making a bridge is considered malpractice now. This is what my younger dentist told me. I had an older dentist in the past who recommended a bridge.
Making a titanium implant or just leave it is the best option. Only if you are over 80 years or have some other issues (making it more risky to do the implant operation) should you go the bridge route instead of making an titanium implant.
To make a bridge you have to destroy (grind down into cones) two teeth adjacent to the bad/missing tooth onto which they glue the bridge. Crazy. On top of that you will forever have issues cleaning below the bridge which probably also causes your other good teeth to decay as more food and bacterias are sticking around.
I've got pretty good teeth, but am certainly wary of some of the recommendations I've had. Did have to have a molar out (hole all the way to sinus), no doubts there. The regular dentist said, "hey, you should get a bridge!" The specialist who did the removal and bone graft let me know that was the worst possible choice. Better to leave a gap, or get an implant if I want, but a bridge is caps on the adjacent teeth that will eventually wreck those teeth too. So him, I trust.