If your family dentist tells you to see a specialist...?

Question

... is he supposed to give you a list of specialists, or should you find him/her on your own?

The reason I ask is because my dentist said I should see a TMJ (jaw) specialist. The assistant told me that my dentist said to see Dr. X. I told her I didn't want to see Dr. X because in the past he had not helped me at all, and she said that was the only one she knew. And that was it. I've been looking on my own.

Is this how it should be or not?

Answer 1

FYI HAVE YOUR DENTIST MAKE YOU AN NTI BRUXISM APPLIANCE. SEE BELOW

PS. ANY DENTIST CAN MAKE IT

Answer 2

dentist usually refer their patients to the person they know.if that person did not help you in the past find another one. if you are in the states call 1-800-dentist, so they can refer you to a specialist in the area you live. or call another dentist office to see if they can provide you with some assistance. hope i was of help