If they manipulate the pix why would I want them sent to the new guy? I guess I just want the new guy to start from scratch. I know it's double expense but it may be worth it. I put out a feeler for another dentist on our nextdoor website (covers a bunch of neighborhoods in N. Raleigh). Getting lots of feedback. I'm trying to avoid the ones who base their dentist selection on how they are mollycoddled. I understand going to the dentist can be traumatic for a lot of people and the stroking, cajoling, and sympathetic tones are valuable to them. It isn't to me. I never minded dental work. Yes, I'd rather be doing something else but I never put up a fuss getting my teeth worked on. I asked for a dentist who was no nonsense, straight-forward, no bull, get to the point...no fancy equipment or peddling cosmetic gimmicky was necessary. One that has my interest is a former navy dentist. The person said he meets my description to a tee. Does what needs to be done...no more, no less. That's what I want. That's how my first dentist was. Kind of a blah personality who didn't talk much. But he did damn good work and just got the job done. You could trust him with your life. Too bad he's 900 miles away.