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)
chujel1302 1
Lawsuit?
shireman97 6
At least a pelican didn't fly into the window and scare him so bad he ripped the tooth out!
animalsalways 6
Props for Nemo reference.
taylorrbaby333 6
Sue him.
melij99 5
Best profile pic I've ever seen! Lol
unknown_user5566 27
See, THIS is why I'm terrified of the dentist. I always think about all the things that can go wrong, and now I have another to add to the list. *shudder* Hopefully you don't have to pay for either root canal since s/he ****** up. Be sure you ask for some good pain killers, too. Root canals hurt like hell.
bronsrawr 1
No they don't. They are slightly uncomfortable and take a long time to complete, but they don't hurt much.
unknown_user5566 27
Everyone has a different pain tolerance. My root canal hurt.
hipsterrkid 2
Lawsuit worthy.
BrittneyDea 5
Yeah, I would definately sue the Dentist. Now you'll have 2 fake teeth.
CustardAndPie 13
I feel your pain, OP. My dentist was supposed to remove a wisdom tooth which hadn't come through properly, and instead removed the molar furthest forward. You know, the one that's kind of needed for chewing. The only reason I'd gone to the dentist's in the first place was because of a completely different tooth (on the other side of my mouth) which was broken and painful, to have it repaired or replaced. Never happened. So now not only is my smile ruined forever, I can only chew using my incisors. Dentists these days, eh?
Paco_el_Taco 17
That's what malpractice insurance is for. To cover his ass if he ever makes a mistake like that. I would let him know and see if he will fix it and do the right tooth, no charge. If not, you get a nice settlement.
slicknick38 4
Lawsuit?!