A couple of weeks ago I asked if I needed to return to my dentist after an extraction. I had some really good replies. I rang my dentist up and he told me that because the part of the root he had left in was so far up, it was virtually impossible for it to be the part of the root he'd left in and was more likely to be bone. He told me that it should come out within a few days. It didn't and was painful, so today I went back. I had got some bone protruding (as I knew) which he removed without me feeling it, however when he said there was a larger piece and was having difficulty removing that (as if I wasn't aware by how painful it was and how long it was taking him) surprise, surprise he told me I'd a fourth root which he removed.
Shouldn't he have known this from either the Xrays or when he was extracting the tooth a fortnight ago?
I go as a private patient and I really have no faith in him anymore. Can I ring Denplan up and just change dentists?
Should my dentist have known this?
no dont if he did the job he can do it but then again he should have known so both ways its good but dont change till you find a trust worthy person to do the job
Friday, May 21, 2010
Should my dentist have known I'd a fourth root?
A couple of weeks ago I asked if I needed to return to my dentist after an extraction. I had some really good replies. I rang my dentist up and he told me that because the part of the root he had left in was so far up, it was virtually impossible for it to be the part of the root he'd left in and was more likely to be bone. He told me that it should come out within a few days. It didn't and was painful, so today I went back. I had got some bone protruding (as I knew) which he removed without me feeling it, however when he said there was a larger piece and was having difficulty removing that (as if I wasn't aware by how painful it was and how long it was taking him) surprise, surprise he told me I'd a fourth root which he removed.
Shouldn't he have known this from either the Xrays or when he was extracting the tooth a fortnight ago?
I go as a private patient and I really have no faith in him anymore. Can I ring Denplan up and just change dentists?
Should my dentist have known I'd a fourth root?
As I stated the last time you ask a question about this tooth and dentist; you need to find a new dentist. The fourth root isn't always visible on an x ray "but" should have been realized upon examination of the extracted tooth and "should have been" removed at that time, not later. If an x ray had been taken post op, it would have been visible then as well. This dentist lack of professionalism and concern for his patient is reason enough not to go back to him. Find a new dentist and report this one. So sorry this happened, not all dentist are like this one. Good luck!
Additional information: I don't think your being overly sensitive or paranoid about your teeth or your dental situation, and this is "not" a common mistake. Find a new dentist, chalk this one up to just a bad dental experience being grateful that it could have been worse. Don't let this deter you from obtaining dental care elsewhere from an experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate professional that you can put your trust and faith in for many years to come. I wish you only the best in the future and for your dental care. Good luck!
Reply:he should have known and probably did but wanted you to pay more money for the repeated visits. cahnge your dentist.
Reply:He should have known. He should have known by the type of tooth it was -- he would not have even needed to look at an xray to know how many roots it had. All molars have four roots.
Find a new dentist.
I have found that those who practice "General Dentistry" are not always very bright -- to put it nicely. For any extractions, infections, bridges, or replacement teeth, find someone who practices "Oral Surgery" instead.
Shouldn't he have known this from either the Xrays or when he was extracting the tooth a fortnight ago?
I go as a private patient and I really have no faith in him anymore. Can I ring Denplan up and just change dentists?
Should my dentist have known I'd a fourth root?
As I stated the last time you ask a question about this tooth and dentist; you need to find a new dentist. The fourth root isn't always visible on an x ray "but" should have been realized upon examination of the extracted tooth and "should have been" removed at that time, not later. If an x ray had been taken post op, it would have been visible then as well. This dentist lack of professionalism and concern for his patient is reason enough not to go back to him. Find a new dentist and report this one. So sorry this happened, not all dentist are like this one. Good luck!
Additional information: I don't think your being overly sensitive or paranoid about your teeth or your dental situation, and this is "not" a common mistake. Find a new dentist, chalk this one up to just a bad dental experience being grateful that it could have been worse. Don't let this deter you from obtaining dental care elsewhere from an experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate professional that you can put your trust and faith in for many years to come. I wish you only the best in the future and for your dental care. Good luck!
Reply:he should have known and probably did but wanted you to pay more money for the repeated visits. cahnge your dentist.
Reply:He should have known. He should have known by the type of tooth it was -- he would not have even needed to look at an xray to know how many roots it had. All molars have four roots.
Find a new dentist.
I have found that those who practice "General Dentistry" are not always very bright -- to put it nicely. For any extractions, infections, bridges, or replacement teeth, find someone who practices "Oral Surgery" instead.
Is my dentist a crook?
I had never had a cavitiy in my life, and went a couple of years with no visit. Then went to the dentist on my husband's insurance and was told that I needed a deep-perio cleaning and had 6 cavities! It cost a total of $1,200!(I had to go with white composite filligs because I was pregnant) I just went in for my "perio-maintenence" which is basically a cleaning and they check your gum line recession. Then I was told that I had 3 more cavities-which were NOT pointed out on my x-rays, she just pointed to them in my mouth. She told me I also needed to have some tooth-brush abrasion filled in(which is true, I can at least see that).
During this entire consultation with the dentist she had the finance lady standing right beside her like a vulture, adding commentary and confirming what she said. Then I was whisked away by this finance lady to tally up what it would cost for all of this-$1,200 more!!!!
I felt like I do at the auto-repair shop! Is this ordinary for a dentist?
Is my dentist a crook?
It is always your right to have a second and sometimes third opinion. The periodontal maintenance visits are par for the course when you have periodontal disease. As such it is to your benefit to see the dentist four times per year (or hygienist) to keep this condition from getting worse. We do this in our office and it is not always covered by insurance. Most patients gladly pay out of pocket for this service because they don't want to lose their teeth to perio disease. You can also get cavities very quickly esp. if you have not been seeing a dentist reg. to monitor your teeth and gums. Sometimes dentists will "watch" a tooth that looks like it may have an area that is weak in the enamel. They will do this because the cavity or weakened area may not be bad enough to fill yet, however if it gets worse, eg. through the enamel layer, then they will fill it before it gets worse. If an area of decay goes through the enamel layer, then it can spread very quickly because the layer under the enamel is softer, which means the decay can spread very quickly into the pulp chamber which holds the nerve of the tooth, causing even more problems, such as an abscess, tooth ache, and ultm. a root canal to save the tooth, or an extraction. Many dental offices have a financial coordinator. It is up to them to let you know the cost of your treatment, what your insurance will and won't pay for, and how you plan to pay for your treatment. If you felt rushed, or like you weren't getting good service then by all means find another dentist that you are comfortable with. This dental office sounds like it was/is on the up and up about your treatment needed, however it does sound like you were rushed in and out. I worked at an office like this and hated it. It did indeed feel like we were rushing people in and out, and I left after two years because I felt like I could not give my patients the best care and compassion because we were so rushed. Not all dental offices are like this, so find one that you don't feel like you are being pushed out the door.
Reply:find a new dentist
Reply:I had my dad's union plan dentist do something similar to me, so the next time, I went to a plain jane dentist with no fancy office, just an honnest guy, he told me I had no cavities and no wisdom teeth emergency, cleaned my teeth and I walked out for $95.00. This dentist was an honest Catholic who had acceptable, equipment that was not the newest, he knew his trade. Ask around for an honest dentist.
Reply:It is very common for people to have many cavities without knowing. It is also common to find cavities that you missed in the initial exam while you're getting a cleaning. Overall, if you don't feel comfortable with your dentist or you're having second thoughts it might be good to get a second opinion. If you go to another dentist and he agree's with your last dentist then you can feel at ease knowing you weren't being ripped off.
Reply:It's gonna be like pulling teeth to get your money back. ;-)
Reply:No I have never had a dentist have the finance lady right there. Get a second opinion from another dentist.
Reply:yeah find a new dentist and report it to ur insurance cause the company with ask for the proof and they have to provide it.I had the same thing happen to me and the dentist was doing this to allot of people to make up the lost's in other areas.My insurance for free paid for me to see someone else and get anything I need if I needed anything.I did not have any cavity after all I just need my wisdom teeth out and i was fine.
Reply:yes they are!!! and almost all of them are like that... then they will be asking you to come twice a year making it sounds like you'll gonna lose all your teeth if you didn't go for a check up. Then they will make you wait for an hour or so just to get your teeth check for less than 10 minutes. The heck with these dentist. I stopped seeing a dentist 6 years ago and my teeth are still fine; no cavities, no tartar, nothing at all.
Reply:I had this EXACT same thing happen to me...I had to pick a new dentist b/c I moved to a new state. It was time for my 6mo. checkup (I saw my old dentist every 6mo for cleanings, etc). This new guy told me that I had 5 cavities and needed a root canal done, which he wanted to do right there on the spot! I said no. He finished the exam by sending the slick, fast talking financial person into the exam room (never had that happen before), who promptly gave me an invoice for THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to have the work done!!!
I started laughing, I thought it was a joke, and then got into a fight with this guy- I have great dental insurance and have never had to pay more than $100 for ALL the work I've ever had done. I left the office and called my dental insurance co. They told me to not go back and gave me a list of other dentists...when I read the list of procedures on the invoice to the ins. co, they told me the dentist was basically screwing me over- charging me $50 for each novicane shot per filling and billing the ins co $80 when it is 100% paid for by insurance. It was inconvenient to go find someone else but it was worth saving 3 grand, turns out I had one cavity. There are honest dentists out there, I guess you just have to seek them out!!!!!
Reply:Get a second opinion. You shouldn't be pressured into things.
Reply:Dentistry is expensive. Perio fpr quadants can be 300x4 which is 1200. The composite filling is your choice. Tell them to note they told you and do the cheaper amalgam. There is no real hard evidence of danger from amalagam. Composite does however hold a tooth that has a large cavity together. You can try to floss properly daily, rinse with a perio rinse, brush gently four times a day and use a tooth pick around your gums and inbetween your teeth to reduce inflamation. They will charge you again for another perio probing. Sometimes with pregnancy you get inflammation. Work hard at it by yourself, but if you had 5-6 mm pockets you must work hard it and continue to do so.
Reply:Wow, This is definitely weird....I would go to another dentist for a reference and see what he/she says.
Those prices definitely sound OUTRAGEOUS!
I hope you can get all this worked out.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Reply:Ask another dentist to check you're teeth.
During this entire consultation with the dentist she had the finance lady standing right beside her like a vulture, adding commentary and confirming what she said. Then I was whisked away by this finance lady to tally up what it would cost for all of this-$1,200 more!!!!
I felt like I do at the auto-repair shop! Is this ordinary for a dentist?
Is my dentist a crook?
It is always your right to have a second and sometimes third opinion. The periodontal maintenance visits are par for the course when you have periodontal disease. As such it is to your benefit to see the dentist four times per year (or hygienist) to keep this condition from getting worse. We do this in our office and it is not always covered by insurance. Most patients gladly pay out of pocket for this service because they don't want to lose their teeth to perio disease. You can also get cavities very quickly esp. if you have not been seeing a dentist reg. to monitor your teeth and gums. Sometimes dentists will "watch" a tooth that looks like it may have an area that is weak in the enamel. They will do this because the cavity or weakened area may not be bad enough to fill yet, however if it gets worse, eg. through the enamel layer, then they will fill it before it gets worse. If an area of decay goes through the enamel layer, then it can spread very quickly because the layer under the enamel is softer, which means the decay can spread very quickly into the pulp chamber which holds the nerve of the tooth, causing even more problems, such as an abscess, tooth ache, and ultm. a root canal to save the tooth, or an extraction. Many dental offices have a financial coordinator. It is up to them to let you know the cost of your treatment, what your insurance will and won't pay for, and how you plan to pay for your treatment. If you felt rushed, or like you weren't getting good service then by all means find another dentist that you are comfortable with. This dental office sounds like it was/is on the up and up about your treatment needed, however it does sound like you were rushed in and out. I worked at an office like this and hated it. It did indeed feel like we were rushing people in and out, and I left after two years because I felt like I could not give my patients the best care and compassion because we were so rushed. Not all dental offices are like this, so find one that you don't feel like you are being pushed out the door.
Reply:find a new dentist
Reply:I had my dad's union plan dentist do something similar to me, so the next time, I went to a plain jane dentist with no fancy office, just an honnest guy, he told me I had no cavities and no wisdom teeth emergency, cleaned my teeth and I walked out for $95.00. This dentist was an honest Catholic who had acceptable, equipment that was not the newest, he knew his trade. Ask around for an honest dentist.
Reply:It is very common for people to have many cavities without knowing. It is also common to find cavities that you missed in the initial exam while you're getting a cleaning. Overall, if you don't feel comfortable with your dentist or you're having second thoughts it might be good to get a second opinion. If you go to another dentist and he agree's with your last dentist then you can feel at ease knowing you weren't being ripped off.
Reply:It's gonna be like pulling teeth to get your money back. ;-)
Reply:No I have never had a dentist have the finance lady right there. Get a second opinion from another dentist.
Reply:yeah find a new dentist and report it to ur insurance cause the company with ask for the proof and they have to provide it.I had the same thing happen to me and the dentist was doing this to allot of people to make up the lost's in other areas.My insurance for free paid for me to see someone else and get anything I need if I needed anything.I did not have any cavity after all I just need my wisdom teeth out and i was fine.
Reply:yes they are!!! and almost all of them are like that... then they will be asking you to come twice a year making it sounds like you'll gonna lose all your teeth if you didn't go for a check up. Then they will make you wait for an hour or so just to get your teeth check for less than 10 minutes. The heck with these dentist. I stopped seeing a dentist 6 years ago and my teeth are still fine; no cavities, no tartar, nothing at all.
Reply:I had this EXACT same thing happen to me...I had to pick a new dentist b/c I moved to a new state. It was time for my 6mo. checkup (I saw my old dentist every 6mo for cleanings, etc). This new guy told me that I had 5 cavities and needed a root canal done, which he wanted to do right there on the spot! I said no. He finished the exam by sending the slick, fast talking financial person into the exam room (never had that happen before), who promptly gave me an invoice for THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to have the work done!!!
I started laughing, I thought it was a joke, and then got into a fight with this guy- I have great dental insurance and have never had to pay more than $100 for ALL the work I've ever had done. I left the office and called my dental insurance co. They told me to not go back and gave me a list of other dentists...when I read the list of procedures on the invoice to the ins. co, they told me the dentist was basically screwing me over- charging me $50 for each novicane shot per filling and billing the ins co $80 when it is 100% paid for by insurance. It was inconvenient to go find someone else but it was worth saving 3 grand, turns out I had one cavity. There are honest dentists out there, I guess you just have to seek them out!!!!!
Reply:Get a second opinion. You shouldn't be pressured into things.
Reply:Dentistry is expensive. Perio fpr quadants can be 300x4 which is 1200. The composite filling is your choice. Tell them to note they told you and do the cheaper amalgam. There is no real hard evidence of danger from amalagam. Composite does however hold a tooth that has a large cavity together. You can try to floss properly daily, rinse with a perio rinse, brush gently four times a day and use a tooth pick around your gums and inbetween your teeth to reduce inflamation. They will charge you again for another perio probing. Sometimes with pregnancy you get inflammation. Work hard at it by yourself, but if you had 5-6 mm pockets you must work hard it and continue to do so.
Reply:Wow, This is definitely weird....I would go to another dentist for a reference and see what he/she says.
Those prices definitely sound OUTRAGEOUS!
I hope you can get all this worked out.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Reply:Ask another dentist to check you're teeth.
Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Had all my teeth (32) cleaned by dentist. Charged me $70 which I paid without complaining. This is my complaint: My wife also had her teeth cleaned by same dentist (Because she wears full and partial false teeth, she only has 6 real teeth which were the ones cleaned.) and the dentist charged us $70 for her cleaning. Reason: His schedule does not differentiate for number of teeth cleaned.
Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Most dentists do not change the fee based on the number of teeth that a patient has.
Sorry, I know that is not what you wanted to hear, but honestly the only time that a difference in fee is made based on the number of teeth, is on a deep scaling, and then the fee (and a different code) is used for 3 or less teeth in a quadrant.
You could try and call around, but I have never seen a dentist change his fees for a cleaning based on how many teeth a patient charges. WHY??? Well, in all honestly, the over head cost for each patient really doesn't change depending on how many or how few teeth they have. The hygientist still opens a sterilized pouch of instruments, therefore they have to be resterilized, she still uses a prophy cup and a prophy angle to polish the teeth, she still has to go through the same disinfection protocal for the room she used regardless of how many teeth that she actually cleaned. I have actually seen patients will only a few teeth, have a dirtier mouth than someone with a full mouth of teeth, so usually they just have a single set fee for a cleaning.
Reply:They schedule X # of cleaning per time period. Your wife reserved a slot. So you are paying for that time slot.
Reply:Are you for real? Rhetorical. The price was MORE than reasonable. I usually pay upwards of $125.00 for cleaning and X-Rays. You are paying for the dentist's time, NOT THE NUMBER OF TEETH! Geesh!
Reply:you shoud come to the UK....$70!!!!!!!!! for a scale and polish...
Reply:You are paying for the appointment more then the work done. Unfortunately even though the dentist had a much easier job with the work he did on your wife, he still scheduled her for the same process as you.
Reply:Although its unfair, he's entitled to this. Dentists tend to set their charges to earn a set amount per hour, working from the amount of time it takes them to do the procedure, like a time basis system.
However, all the dentists I've worked for have halved their prices or worked out a more reasonable fee if they are only treating a localised area, e.g lower teeth only.
I've known patients to pay £45 for a cleaning, often up to £150 in London but I'm not sure how this translates into US dollars. I'm afraid I can't relay my own charges as I dont, I treat patients for free on the NHS as part of my course.
Reply:Not unreasonable at all. As a matter of fact, if you have no dental insurance and all you paid was $70 per cleaning, I think you got a great deal. When people make appointments for cleanings, they don't ask questions like - 'how many teeth do you have', or 'how dirty are your teeth'. Some people take a little time, some take a long time, the bill is the same.
Reply:Sounds right. When my husband was a general surgeon, he charged $75 for an office visit. It was $75 whether the patient was there for 5 minutes or 45 minutes.
As with many physicians, dentists mostly charge by the procedure done, not the amount of time it takes to perform it. Many have price lists that they have made up %26amp; that is what the receptionist goes by to charge patients.
Reply:He is right to charge for the same as full mouth person. Seen a barber giving a discount to people going bald?
Reply:Dentists rip off everyone. If you dont have insurance its worse. I wish I was only charged $70 to even walk in the door of a dentist office.
Reply:Dentists absolutely do NOT "rip off everyone."
They are trained professionals who charge for helping patients keep their teeth healthy and pain-free for a lifetime.
If you resent what you pay at the dentist, keep your teeth clean, brush and floss often, and give the dentist no reason to "rip you off."
Reply:The fee of $70.00 is a very good one for teeth cleaning, most dentist charge over $100.00 for that service. The Dr gave you a fair fee.
Reply:Your wife may had reserved a time slot, but a shorter time slot since she was only having 6 teeth cleaned as compared to you. Dentists will take all the $$ they can and some do shoddy work.
Therefore you had 26 more teeth cleaned than her and took more time.
Reply:He's a dentist, not a mechanic. Dentist is in the clear.
Reply:Personally, I would charge less for 6 teeth - most of the time. However, SOME people's 6 teeth are harder to clean than some OTHER people's 32 teeth! If she is down to 6 teeth, it suggests that she might not be as good at maintaining her teeth as you are and she might have a lot more tartar on her teeth.
Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Most dentists do not change the fee based on the number of teeth that a patient has.
Sorry, I know that is not what you wanted to hear, but honestly the only time that a difference in fee is made based on the number of teeth, is on a deep scaling, and then the fee (and a different code) is used for 3 or less teeth in a quadrant.
You could try and call around, but I have never seen a dentist change his fees for a cleaning based on how many teeth a patient charges. WHY??? Well, in all honestly, the over head cost for each patient really doesn't change depending on how many or how few teeth they have. The hygientist still opens a sterilized pouch of instruments, therefore they have to be resterilized, she still uses a prophy cup and a prophy angle to polish the teeth, she still has to go through the same disinfection protocal for the room she used regardless of how many teeth that she actually cleaned. I have actually seen patients will only a few teeth, have a dirtier mouth than someone with a full mouth of teeth, so usually they just have a single set fee for a cleaning.
Reply:They schedule X # of cleaning per time period. Your wife reserved a slot. So you are paying for that time slot.
Reply:Are you for real? Rhetorical. The price was MORE than reasonable. I usually pay upwards of $125.00 for cleaning and X-Rays. You are paying for the dentist's time, NOT THE NUMBER OF TEETH! Geesh!
Reply:you shoud come to the UK....$70!!!!!!!!! for a scale and polish...
Reply:You are paying for the appointment more then the work done. Unfortunately even though the dentist had a much easier job with the work he did on your wife, he still scheduled her for the same process as you.
Reply:Although its unfair, he's entitled to this. Dentists tend to set their charges to earn a set amount per hour, working from the amount of time it takes them to do the procedure, like a time basis system.
However, all the dentists I've worked for have halved their prices or worked out a more reasonable fee if they are only treating a localised area, e.g lower teeth only.
I've known patients to pay £45 for a cleaning, often up to £150 in London but I'm not sure how this translates into US dollars. I'm afraid I can't relay my own charges as I dont, I treat patients for free on the NHS as part of my course.
Reply:Not unreasonable at all. As a matter of fact, if you have no dental insurance and all you paid was $70 per cleaning, I think you got a great deal. When people make appointments for cleanings, they don't ask questions like - 'how many teeth do you have', or 'how dirty are your teeth'. Some people take a little time, some take a long time, the bill is the same.
Reply:Sounds right. When my husband was a general surgeon, he charged $75 for an office visit. It was $75 whether the patient was there for 5 minutes or 45 minutes.
As with many physicians, dentists mostly charge by the procedure done, not the amount of time it takes to perform it. Many have price lists that they have made up %26amp; that is what the receptionist goes by to charge patients.
Reply:He is right to charge for the same as full mouth person. Seen a barber giving a discount to people going bald?
Reply:Dentists rip off everyone. If you dont have insurance its worse. I wish I was only charged $70 to even walk in the door of a dentist office.
Reply:Dentists absolutely do NOT "rip off everyone."
They are trained professionals who charge for helping patients keep their teeth healthy and pain-free for a lifetime.
If you resent what you pay at the dentist, keep your teeth clean, brush and floss often, and give the dentist no reason to "rip you off."
Reply:The fee of $70.00 is a very good one for teeth cleaning, most dentist charge over $100.00 for that service. The Dr gave you a fair fee.
Reply:Your wife may had reserved a time slot, but a shorter time slot since she was only having 6 teeth cleaned as compared to you. Dentists will take all the $$ they can and some do shoddy work.
Therefore you had 26 more teeth cleaned than her and took more time.
Reply:He's a dentist, not a mechanic. Dentist is in the clear.
Reply:Personally, I would charge less for 6 teeth - most of the time. However, SOME people's 6 teeth are harder to clean than some OTHER people's 32 teeth! If she is down to 6 teeth, it suggests that she might not be as good at maintaining her teeth as you are and she might have a lot more tartar on her teeth.
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
The dentist was not my usual dentist and she filled my tooth. When she had finished, she told me that she had drilled the tooth beside it and put a dressing on as she said it had an abcess. I had no problems with this tooth before this and later, it started to really hurt. I went back to my normal dentist, who drilled it and drained the abcess and temp filled it for me to go back in 3 weeks time to get a root filling. Later I started to get a throbbing pain and had to go to the A%26amp;E dentist. When he was drilling the tooth, the drill slipped slightly. Nothing happened then, he drained the abcess and gave me a'biotics and temp filled it again. the next day half of the tooth broke off due to the drill slipping. I went yesterday to get the filling, but as the was only half a tooth, I asked for it to be took out as it was a back tooth. Dentist said no and filled it. When he took the brace away, more of tooth broke and now he tells me I have to pay for a crown? The tooth is still throbbing.
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
How did you know the drill slipped? Maybe the tooth that has fallen apart was already cracked or had fractured. If I was you, I'd get a 2nd opinion, if theres really not much left its possibly best to get it out. Also, he can't make you get a crown (you'll prob. need root canal treatment also) - tell him you want to know why exactly you can't get it extracted. I've worked with quite a few money grabbing dentists and a crown will get them much more cash than an extraction. Hope you get it sorted asap - nothing worse than toothache!
Reply:wow.............what bad luck,,,,,,,these things happen
Reply:My advice would be to get a 2nd opinion as Claire D has suggested.
The tooth breaking probably had nothing to do with the drill slipping, but probably because it's been drilled into 3 times in a short period of time and all you have been left with is just the shell of the tooth leaving it fragile and vulnerable to breakage.
There is a chance that the tooth can be saved by crowning it, but if you dont want it crowned and just want it removed then that's your choice and not the dentists.
As Claire has quite rightly pointed out some dentists will and do steer you in the wrong direction to line their own pockets, an extraction under the nhs will cost you £43.60, a crown will cost you £194, big difference.
Get a 2nd opinion and hopefully the next dentist will listen to what you want instead of chasing the £ signs!
Good luck
Reply:It sounds as though you may have a potential dental claim against both dentists that treated you....
Did the first dentist drill your tooth without your knowledge or consent? if so, s/he should not have done this and this is a clear breach of the GDC guidelines on getting proper consent to treatment before starting.
If the second dentist slipped and caused damage to your tooth, then you may be able to claim for this, but more investigations will be needed.
Contact me on the link below for free advice.
clogs
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
How did you know the drill slipped? Maybe the tooth that has fallen apart was already cracked or had fractured. If I was you, I'd get a 2nd opinion, if theres really not much left its possibly best to get it out. Also, he can't make you get a crown (you'll prob. need root canal treatment also) - tell him you want to know why exactly you can't get it extracted. I've worked with quite a few money grabbing dentists and a crown will get them much more cash than an extraction. Hope you get it sorted asap - nothing worse than toothache!
Reply:wow.............what bad luck,,,,,,,these things happen
Reply:My advice would be to get a 2nd opinion as Claire D has suggested.
The tooth breaking probably had nothing to do with the drill slipping, but probably because it's been drilled into 3 times in a short period of time and all you have been left with is just the shell of the tooth leaving it fragile and vulnerable to breakage.
There is a chance that the tooth can be saved by crowning it, but if you dont want it crowned and just want it removed then that's your choice and not the dentists.
As Claire has quite rightly pointed out some dentists will and do steer you in the wrong direction to line their own pockets, an extraction under the nhs will cost you £43.60, a crown will cost you £194, big difference.
Get a 2nd opinion and hopefully the next dentist will listen to what you want instead of chasing the £ signs!
Good luck
Reply:It sounds as though you may have a potential dental claim against both dentists that treated you....
Did the first dentist drill your tooth without your knowledge or consent? if so, s/he should not have done this and this is a clear breach of the GDC guidelines on getting proper consent to treatment before starting.
If the second dentist slipped and caused damage to your tooth, then you may be able to claim for this, but more investigations will be needed.
Contact me on the link below for free advice.
clogs
Will my dentist think I don't take care of my teeth?
Okay, first off, I am twenty years old. During my childhood, I had lousy dental care, and in middle school my dentist was a quack. He gave me a root canal and never filled it so part of my tooth broke off and it's hollow! Not only that, I have 2 visible cavities and my wisdom teeth are coming in!
I'll admit that in elementary school I didn't take care of my teeth the best that I should, but once I got to middle school, I tried really well, and started brushing 2 or my times a day once I turned fourteen.
I don't eat a lot of sugar, I'm vegetarian, and only drink water (I NEVER drink soda). I think I just have week anamel(?) or something.
I'm going to the dentist soon, and I'm worried that he/she will scold me and accuse me of not taking care of my teeth when I do. I guess it's my fear of dentists that's getting to me, and I haven't been since I was about thirteen...
Any ways to overcome this fear?
Will my dentist think I don't take care of my teeth?
I was actually in that same situation.
I was afraid to go to the dentist, I only went when I had a severe toothache.
By the time I finally ended up going to the dentist I was so embarrassed. I think after awhile that's what kept me from going. I ended getting two root canals and 3 teeth removed AND braces.
It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, the dentist actually told me "You're getting it taken care of now, so don't worry." That's the part that matters....
Good Luck!!!
Reply:they will understand your fear, its been a long time scince you have been, but at least you are going.
Reply:The only way to get over your fear is to go and face it. It wont be as bad as you remember as a kid! Most dentists are really good at dealing with nervous patients, and will have seen far far worse teeth than yours.
You are paying for the dentist so there is no reason to worry about him scolding you. Just tell him the truth, if he make you feel uncomfortable, take your money somewhere else.
Reply:When I was in college, I went about 5 between visits to the dentist. Then, I decided it was time to go. I was nervous too. Nervous about what he'd have to do for my teeth, nervous about getting yelled at for not coming the dentist in a long time. But, my dentist was really cool. I think they understand that going to the dentist isn't most people's priority. Especially if they're poor or have bad teeth. For me, I was a poor college student and paying a lot of money for a painful experience didn't sound good to me.
I guess my advice is take that first step. It's the hardest but once you're there and find out what needs to be done, you'll feel much better. Plus, dentists see all kinds of problems and people much worse than you.
The one person who did kinda ***** at me was the hygienist. But, it was just to make sure I'd come back more often which I've done.
Reply:Don't worry about that. Ask around and get the names of dentists from people you know. Call the office and speak to them. The front desk people are the "window" into an office. If they are accommodating and kind, you can bet so is the doctor and staff. I'm a hygienist and see people like you often. I don't scold, yell, or intimidate. I help, recommend treatment and teach. If a provider yells at you; you should leave!!!!!
I'll admit that in elementary school I didn't take care of my teeth the best that I should, but once I got to middle school, I tried really well, and started brushing 2 or my times a day once I turned fourteen.
I don't eat a lot of sugar, I'm vegetarian, and only drink water (I NEVER drink soda). I think I just have week anamel(?) or something.
I'm going to the dentist soon, and I'm worried that he/she will scold me and accuse me of not taking care of my teeth when I do. I guess it's my fear of dentists that's getting to me, and I haven't been since I was about thirteen...
Any ways to overcome this fear?
Will my dentist think I don't take care of my teeth?
I was actually in that same situation.
I was afraid to go to the dentist, I only went when I had a severe toothache.
By the time I finally ended up going to the dentist I was so embarrassed. I think after awhile that's what kept me from going. I ended getting two root canals and 3 teeth removed AND braces.
It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, the dentist actually told me "You're getting it taken care of now, so don't worry." That's the part that matters....
Good Luck!!!
Reply:they will understand your fear, its been a long time scince you have been, but at least you are going.
Reply:The only way to get over your fear is to go and face it. It wont be as bad as you remember as a kid! Most dentists are really good at dealing with nervous patients, and will have seen far far worse teeth than yours.
You are paying for the dentist so there is no reason to worry about him scolding you. Just tell him the truth, if he make you feel uncomfortable, take your money somewhere else.
Reply:When I was in college, I went about 5 between visits to the dentist. Then, I decided it was time to go. I was nervous too. Nervous about what he'd have to do for my teeth, nervous about getting yelled at for not coming the dentist in a long time. But, my dentist was really cool. I think they understand that going to the dentist isn't most people's priority. Especially if they're poor or have bad teeth. For me, I was a poor college student and paying a lot of money for a painful experience didn't sound good to me.
I guess my advice is take that first step. It's the hardest but once you're there and find out what needs to be done, you'll feel much better. Plus, dentists see all kinds of problems and people much worse than you.
The one person who did kinda ***** at me was the hygienist. But, it was just to make sure I'd come back more often which I've done.
Reply:Don't worry about that. Ask around and get the names of dentists from people you know. Call the office and speak to them. The front desk people are the "window" into an office. If they are accommodating and kind, you can bet so is the doctor and staff. I'm a hygienist and see people like you often. I don't scold, yell, or intimidate. I help, recommend treatment and teach. If a provider yells at you; you should leave!!!!!
Can nhs dentist insist you see private hygienist before carrying out necessary treatments?
My husnband visited the dentist today knowing he would be making further appointments for fillings. He has paid the appropriate nhs charge at level 2 for the forthcoming treatment however the dentist is refusing to do the work until my hubby has seen the hygienist (not available on nhs at the dental practice) at a further cost of private consultation..... anyone know if this is allowed, everything i found so far says that cannot impose conditions on treatment or refuse treatment to registered patients, i feel this is what the dentist is tring to do...
Any thoughts?
Can nhs dentist insist you see private hygienist before carrying out necessary treatments?
Get a 2nd opinion from another dentist. They can't make you see a hygeniest before doing treatment.
Reply:Report the dentist and the hygienist to their respective disciplinary committees at their professional licensing colleges. Write the committees a letter that says exactly what you just wrote to Yahoo Answers.
A dentist is NOT allowed to coerce you to recieve treatments that you do not want to consent to. A hygienist is not allowed to render treatments that you do not consent to.
You CAN have restorations done by a dentist without consenting to a dental cleaning and examination at the hands of a hygienist.
A dentist CAN diagnose, and subsequently remove and restore, decay without a patient submitting to the services of a hygienist first.
Your dentist SHOULD be reported. I hope you do the right thing. You will not be involved in the investigation after your report is submitted.
Reply:ya get a second opinion if the cleaning is very bad he should be able to do it himself.
Any thoughts?
Can nhs dentist insist you see private hygienist before carrying out necessary treatments?
Get a 2nd opinion from another dentist. They can't make you see a hygeniest before doing treatment.
Reply:Report the dentist and the hygienist to their respective disciplinary committees at their professional licensing colleges. Write the committees a letter that says exactly what you just wrote to Yahoo Answers.
A dentist is NOT allowed to coerce you to recieve treatments that you do not want to consent to. A hygienist is not allowed to render treatments that you do not consent to.
You CAN have restorations done by a dentist without consenting to a dental cleaning and examination at the hands of a hygienist.
A dentist CAN diagnose, and subsequently remove and restore, decay without a patient submitting to the services of a hygienist first.
Your dentist SHOULD be reported. I hope you do the right thing. You will not be involved in the investigation after your report is submitted.
Reply:ya get a second opinion if the cleaning is very bad he should be able to do it himself.
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