Incorrect assessment, lost a tooth prematurely
I went to this dentist (the general dentist) with NO PAIN, just a check-up. I got told I needed replacement filling as soon as possible (they later denied expressing the urgency) despite me saying I did not have the funds right now and jaw tension. They physically pointed to a dark spot on the X-Ray saying that was the problem… turns out this was b.s.
The new filling felt bad straight away, I went back twice. I said something was wrong and they insisting the filling was too high and basically made it totally concave. Food kept getting stuck in. At this point I didn't trust their expertise and got 2 second opinions from dentists who said the X rays were very poor quality and the dark spot was a normal impression of a molar. They would not have interfered at this stage. Moreover, the new dentist knew within 5 seconds (using a small test) that something was really wrong.
Long story short, I had to have the tooth extracted. There was big crack which according to my dentist was only a few months old (same time as filling was replaced - hmmm). Something the dentist at E. Dental said wasn’t proof of anything they did.
After a written complaint to them requesting they pay for the damage done (just to cover the new bill), I did not even ask for compensation for losing my tooth. I got a letter in return basically saying "sorry you feel that way but here is a list of all the things we did great". They gave me a refund "because they don’t like unhappy patients". However, this was only part of what it cost me.
It still cost me more than 350 and many months of severe pain and not being able to chew.
It wasn't the perfect tooth - I am in my fourties after all - BUT backed my second opinions I believe that I lost this tooth prematurely.
Legally, I cannot prove anything – it’s their word against mine and all the problems could theoretically been caused by something else. And the damage is done now. All I can say is that I believe this dentist does not have the experience to deal with complex issues and make a balanced assessment, nor the skills to listen to their patient. I believe their equipment is not up to standard (there is better out there). So, no, I would not recommend as a general dentist.
5 de marzo de 2024
Opinión espontánea