Health: Today, I got a root canal. It wouldn't have been that bad if... - FML

By Anonymous - 31/07/2012 16:13 - United States

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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By Fox_Undercover - 30/04/2016 20:33 - United States - Wareham

Today, my dentist pulled the wrong tooth. FML

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By rj - 06/03/2011 05:42 - United States

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

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By Dominique Richards - 20/02/2018 19:00

Today, I went to the dentist to get a tooth pulled. When I woke up I found out they pulled the wrong one. FML

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By hatemydentist - 18/11/2014 17:45 - Canada - Toronto

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

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Strike while the iron is hot

By Hatim - 04/04/2023 08:00 - United Arab Emirates - Sharjah

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

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By GrinningCynic - 14/05/2012 17:55 - United States - Englewood

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

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Bite me

By Anonymous - 30/10/2019 02:00

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

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By fuckalltwitardsintheface - 20/09/2012 21:34 - United States - Lindsey

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

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No pain, no gain

By Anonymous - 29/03/2023 04:00 - Canada

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

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By shubididubbitty - 20/02/2016 18:06 - Canada - Winnipeg

Today, on my way to the dentist, I got rear ended by my own dentist. FML

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MCRaddict15 15

Tuesday 31 July 2012 22:41

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 14

Tuesday 31 July 2012 22:47

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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jordanlite 16

Thursday 2 August 2012 2:09

I second that--it's awesome!

no1hasdisid 2

Thursday 2 August 2012 7:44

More money from the tooth fairy!

Eamon666 3

Tuesday 26 February 2013 12:14

Can you sue someone for that?

BobbyImTheHabbit 7

Wednesday 7 August 2013 14:32

wow ive had one i never want to go though that again! contact a lawer!

randomT 3

Saturday 2 November 2013 22:23

oh wow. I had a root canal once and it was horrible. that doc deserves a punch. fyl

CaroAurelia 12

Sunday 14 December 2014 3:25

My cousin had Hodgkin's Lymphoma (she survived, thank God) and her fuckhead doctors performed chemo several times on the CANCER-FREE SIDE OF HER NECK. Who are they letting through medical and dental school nowadays?!?

SailorSolaris 43

Tuesday 10 March 2015 4:24

Can you say malpractice suit?

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