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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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 got a root canal. It wouldn't have been that bad if the dentist hadn't performed it on 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 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 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 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 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, I was having drilling work done on my teeth. My dentist slipped and drilled a hole in my cheek. I said mistakes happen, but that I didn't expect to pay for the work. They still billed me for it and sent me a prescription that I had to go and get (and pay for) in case it got infected. 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, 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
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caseystick18 17
That really sucks, maybe you should get a new dentist...?
CrAzYELF4 26
I am reading this as Im am sitting in the Dentist. Im scared as hell now.
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caseystick18 17
That really sucks, maybe you should get a new dentist...?
lew_eeez 7
And sue them
marulicko 19
I'm sorry this happened to you, OP, but you kind of deserve it. Why would you keep going back to the same person?
BigLatchZatch 14
I agree with #21. OP should've found a new dentist and said see ya to the old one.
aruam365 24
#11- While I agree, cases against dentists/dental practices are almost never won. It's not like medical malpractice, which still are fairly difficult to cases to win even when it's obvious that the doctor/care provider was at fault. It's almost impossible to prove there was malpractice in dentistry, but if OP has the money to spare knowing they'll likely lose then they should go for it. It's awful that it's like that! It shouldn't be.
killeensp 3
other dentists won't typically touch a patient that another dentist screwed up. liability thing. So op was stuck.
Specialbus 5
Wow, how to people like that even get hired. FYL OP
EveningShades 6
do*
Specialbus 5
Lol, I'm not good at typing on my phone.
AirBusDriver 23
I feel your pain. My DDS has put me in a similar situation. Sorry OP!
devildog562 33
You shouldn't pay for any of the extra work they did to fix a bad filling. Your life sucks op, hopefully they opted to give you some pain killers for at home as well. I've been there , it sucks.
CrAzYELF4 26
I am reading this as Im am sitting in the Dentist. Im scared as hell now.
pandalover69 26
If you know and trust your dentist then you shouldn't have anything to worry about. It sounds like the OP has a really lousy dentist and should consider getting a new one.
Klima_fml 29
Well, at least it's over! I say find a new dentist if you need more work done later on though
senor_octubre 24
Sounds like it's time for a new dentist!
afallingstar 22
Ouch. Definitely time for a new dentist. Root canals are no fun, but to have someone screw it up sucks. :(
Sandsh8rk 36
Seems like your dentist couldn't fix the root of the problem.
Emzinatorbot 26
If it was the same dentist YDI for not leaving and getting a new one...
NavyWife9299 5
he couldn't leave. Once it was messed up other dentists wouldn't take him because it is a huge liability. he has to complete the work and then he can get a better dentist