Today, I got a root canal. It wouldn't have been that bad if the dentist hadn't performed it on the wrong tooth. FML
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Today, my dentist pulled the wrong tooth. FML
Today, I went to the dentist after 24 hours of severe tooth pain. They did an emergency root canal. After the anesthesia wore off, within minutes, the pain returned only worse than before. Called the dentist, I had to return, only to find they had done the root canal on the wrong tooth. FML
Today, I went to the dentist to get a tooth pulled. When I woke up I found out they pulled the wrong one. FML
Today, it was the fourth time I've had major dental work done, because my dentist messed up my root canal. After almost a dozen needles, three missed work days, over $1,000, and 2 broken tools, I only have a tiny, barely-successful filling to show for it. FML
Today, I had an appointment with my dentist to check for cavities. He told me that most of my teeth have cavities, and that I may need a root canal. In fact, I ended up actually getting a painful root canal. FML
Today, I was told I need two root canals. This is because my previous dentist did such a bad job on one of my teeth that the decay went through and transferred to its neighbor. FML
Today, after two root canal procedures done on the same tooth in last two years, the tooth had been acting up for a few days, so I went in to get it checked. Turns out, it got infected AGAIN and I gotta get a THIRD root canal done on the same tooth. FML
Today, I went to a new dentist because I've been experiencing occasional toothache. Upon seeing my x-rays, he noticed something odd. Apparently, during a root canal a while ago, a piece of an instrument broke off, and has been lodged within ever since. FML
Today, I went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. The numbing medication didn't work, so I felt everything. I was in so much pain that I accidentally bit down on the dentist's finger, causing him to yell in agony. Now, I have to find a new dentist. FML
Today, on my way to the dentist, I got rear ended by my own dentist. FML
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MCRaddict15 15
He didn't notice it was on the wrong tooth? Don't they usually have an x-ray of your teeth? I hope you can get a refund.
br0ccoli 15
Wrong tooth?! "Hm, should I take out this foul-smelling brownish-yellow one or this white, shiny one? Ernie, meenie, minie... Shiny one it is!"
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Comments (89)
Jessj958 19
No wonder everyone hates going to the dentist!
kimg0885 23
Maybe he was hitting that laughing gas before he worked on you. Sorry op
shireman97 6
Your picture goes perfect with your comment hahaha
kennaem1 11
Watch him suck up that gas OH MY GOD Oh that hurts I'm not numb! Ah shut up open wide here I come! I am your dentist!! And I enjoy the career that I picked I am your dentist and I get off on the pain I inflict! (Little Shop if Horrors) XD
Minna_fml 14
Please get a new dentist. The dentist really has no excuse unless all your teeth are nasty. He better not have charged you. And maybe find a lawyer? That seems like some malpractice action.
wowthatissad 9
Sorry op, I've had bad experiences at the dentists too. They told me I have 12 cavities!
raraisbang 12
Brush them raunchy teeth? ;D
outoftown 27
#46, Or greedy dentist proposing unneeded work to jack up the bill. Second opinion time.
perdix 31
At least he was close, it was a tooth. If your dentist was a real ****-up, you could have ended up with a circumcision. Anywho, look at this as a practice run for the real root canal. With a good run-through, the actual operation ought to go off without a hitch! Accentuate the positive, I always say!
brianax36 14
Sue that dentist! Obviously not paying attention to what he was supposed to do
mikara08 17
If you don't sue him, you'd better complain like hell to get the correct root canal for free, and no charge on that one. Root canals are super expensive.
sarahlouise0506 10
£48 on the NHS
CustardAndPie 13
#27, OP is in the United States. They don't have the NHS.
KiddNYC1O 22
I see a decent settlement in your near future.
mossdeep2 4
No more back alley dentist for you.
AwesomeSkySky 1
I hate people -_-