Today, I went to the dentist after not being there for 3 years. I was told that I had loads of cavities and that I would need to pay $3,000 for a serious mouth surgery. The reason I hadn't been to the dentist in 3 years: I've been married to a dentist for 3 years that said my teeth were "perfect." FML
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Today, I went to the dentist at 8:30 for a check up. I walked out at 2:00 with a root canal and several thousand dollars in debt. I guess I'm not having a wedding this year or quitting the job I hate. FML
Today, my dentist called and told me that the surgery to remove my wisdom teeth - which I desperately need and saved for a year to be able to afford - will actually cost nearly $2000 more than originally stated. The surgery is supposed to be in three days. FML
Today, in a bid to avoid going to the dentist, my husband decided to have one of his drunk buddies pull his tooth out with pliers. Now he has to have surgery to remove the shards of tooth left rotting in his mouth. It’s going to cost thousands. Thanks babe. FML
Today, I went to the dentist to have two cavities filled. I hate going to the dentist. After he'd started drilling, I heard a "clunk" noise followed by an "Oops." My dentist had cut my tooth in half. Now I have to get surgery to have the tooth extracted. FML
Today, I was able to get dental care for the first time in 4 years. I had been going through all the hygiene motions, but without professional input all that time, no one was there to warn me about the sour candies I had been eating, and how they ruined your teeth anyway. My teeth are well beyond salvageable now. 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 went to my new dentist and before he started looking at my teeth, I told him my previous dentist had never found a single thing wrong with my teeth. After looking around, he chuckled humourlessly and called my last dentist idiotic. I now have a $580 bill and a root canal next week. 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 canceled my dental check-up because I'm getting busy at work. Then, as I was flossing, my finger slipped, I heard a "crunch" from one of my fillings, and I now have a killer toothache. It's costing me double to go to the dentist because it's now an emergency call. FML
Today, I went to the dentist two years after having a front tooth knocked out because I could finally (barely) afford the $4000 bill for an implant. They checked me out and told me that my teeth have shifted to the point that I’ll need braces before receiving an implant, for another $4k bill. I’m sick of looking like a hick. FML
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thinmint 0
WTF ever. dentists lie and say you need all this surgery to get paid! I had 16 cavities once as a teen and did not have effing oral surgery. get a 2nd and 3rd opinion before you waste money and your insurance drop you.
pegasus77 0
You still need to go. They have the right tools to check on your teeth and gums.
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Earths_Venus 25
I saw a dentist for two years who said I needed braces. When I moved I got a new dentist and he says I don't need braces at all, but he did pick up on three cavities the first one missed. There's always one lazy one that ruins it.
THEKAISER 4
my mom is a dentist and she tells me it's called home dentistry and it is illegal
claireful 4
I would definately go for a second oppinion, especially considering your dentist found so many. Its easy to confuse a tooth with a dark center (especially molars) as a tooth with a cavity. It happened to my mum a while back.
29marinewife09 0
That sucks! Get another opinion but that dentist is probably right. I use to work at a dental office and this happens a lot! You should be getting your teeth cleaned every 6 months... Keeping your mouth in good shape is key to staying in good health believe it or not. Dentist charge so much because the equipment is not cheap & insurance companies still don't cover much of the cost;( good luck
redhedsaysrawr 18
OP, im pretty sure the dentist was just looking for a perfect opportunity to make some good cash... you dont go into a dentist office saying "My dentist spouse said I have perfect teeth, so i havent been anywhere else in 3 years..." that just gives them a perfect opportunity to get some cash.
keyofdestiny13 24
I've never been to a dentist
cutieQP 9
just because youre married to a dentist doesnt mean you don't actually need to get your teeth checked by someone in an office. your spouse isnt a reliable resource.
worldclassrager 41
Maybe getting a second opinion wouldn't be a bad idea
bubblemania 16
This is why you never trust your significant other to do a check up on you. Sometimes they'll lie in order to make you feel better or because they can't take care of you for free