DOCTOR,
What is the WARRANTY on this?
Root canal—warranty?
Filling—warranty?
Deep cleaning—warranty?
warranty on your joint replacement.
Yet dentistry is expected to provide one.
Why?
Because dentistry is still wrongly seen as mechanical—drill, fill, repeat.
But dentistry is biology.
It is healing.
It is a host response.
It is hygiene, habits, follow-ups, and compliance.
A root canal doesn’t fail on its own.
A crown doesn’t fail on its own.
A deep cleaning doesn’t fail on its own.
Even implants—the most expensive treatments—do not come with a “warranty.”
The longevity of any dental treatment depends largely on the patient:
• Oral hygiene
• Diet
• Smoking habits
• Parafunctional habits
• Regular follow-ups. Treatment is a partnership, not a product purchase.
As professionals, we must stop normalizing the language of “warranty” in healthcare.
And as a profession, we should not encourage it just to appear commercially attractive.
Dentistry is not a commodity.
It is medical care.
It is a responsibility shared by both doctor and patient.
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