[BrokenNBeautiful]

Last month, I switched dentists because of being overcharged.

This week, I just got rejected by my new dentist yesterday because I had gone over his head, so he says, and seen an endodontist for 2 root canals. I had the right to do that, according to my plan.

But he told me he had the right to refuse to restore teeth that "did not need root canals".

So, I am stuck with no restorations until *maybe* in March. My new provider (that my insurance transferred me to does not go into effect until the first and then I can't be seen by them until the 5th. I am also afraid that they might have the same attitude as the other one.

I am scared that I will have problems before then. Contamination of rc's or cracks from breakage, I told them.

I wish there were more laws protecting patients from doctor's attitudes.

I am not noncompliant, in fact, I remember the rejecting dentist telling me that I should see my endodontist if I have problems. Now he turns around and tells me that since I had root canals, he won't treat me. I hate mixed messages and people going back on things!

I have put a review on them on Yelp. Pm me if you want to see it.

Billi

[BrokenNBeautiful]

I feel lonely when ppl don't respond.

guess no one relates.

I appreciate the responses that i got on another board on this subject.

Billi

[Perna]

I'm so sorry you are having so much trouble with your teeth, Billi! I cannot imagine a dentist not wanting to help, just because you had work with an endo. I wish you were around here and I could send you to mine; my dentist (a woman, loved her!) actually became an endo; I had the opposite problem, when she was my dentist she'd "start" the root canal and then tell me I had to go get one after the fact

[ECHOES]

Just now reading this.
I'm hoping your new dentist is the greatest!!

[googley]

I just saw this post too (I don't come into this forum much). I am so sorry that your dentists have been awful. It makes no sense that he wouldn't be willing to treat you because you saw another professional. It makes me wonder if there is a professional (or personal) rivalry between him and this endo. I also have a great dentist I would send you to if you lived where I grew up. He (and his co-worker) were amazing. They would paint the flouride on my teeth because I couldn't breath with the fluoride tray in my mouth.

I hope your new dentist is awesome. Sadly dentists (and other doctors) can be like Ts where the first one (or more) don't fit what we need. You would think it would be easier since it is just cleaning/repairing etc teeth, but it can be challenging too.

[BrokenNBeautiful]

thanks everyone.

The pains worse than ever now.

probably cause I let it go so long over this mess.

When someone doesnt' treat you, problems get worse!

If he had restored this tooth, it wouldn't have gotten worse again.

Now I may need a retreatment or a pulling.

I think it's cracked now.

Billi

[kindachaotic]

Oh billi, so, so sorry dental issues are worse & that you have been triggered by them.

Did anyone give you antibiotics or something for pain?
Post when you see the new dentist.

Sending comfort & healing vibes your way.

[vanessaG]

I'm sorry to say this but your dentist is an *****.! Before I was unemployed (a yr ago) I've worked in the dental field front & back for 8 yrs. the fact that your dentist is upset because you 'went over his head' & went to an endodontist is so ridiculous! Wow. So he won't treat the teeth now?
I didn't ck ur profile, but if your in the US, and you are a patient of record (which you are because you saw him recently) then call him up and let him know your in pain. Period. He MUSt see you, diagnose the pain and either treat it or refer you. He doesn't have to do some big restoration, just anything to save your tooth if possible and get you out of pain.
He has to see you though, or that is neglIgence on his part which can equal legal trouble for him.

I'm sorry you have such a crappy dentist ;(. I hope everything works out for you

[BrokenNBeautiful]

Originally Posted by vanessaG

I'm sorry to say this but your dentist is an *****.! Before I was unemployed (a yr ago) I've worked in the dental field front & back for 8 yrs. the fact that your dentist is upset because you 'went over his head' & went to an endodontist is so ridiculous! Wow. So he won't treat the teeth now?
I didn't ck ur profile, but if your in the US, and you are a patient of record (which you are because you saw him recently) then call him up and let him know your in pain. Period. He MUSt see you, diagnose the pain and either treat it or refer you. He doesn't have to do some big restoration, just anything to save your tooth if possible and get you out of pain.
He has to see you though, or that is neglIgence on his part which can equal legal trouble for him.

I'm sorry you have such a crappy dentist ;(. I hope everything works out for you

thanks.

He did refer me, but I could not go in for another 3 weeks and he refused to take care of me in the meantime.

I have gone back to my other dentist adn I see her tomorrow.

Pain is the worst it's ever ever been.

i asked her for another script of vicodin. I hate that. I am so afraid that I sound like a junkie. I do not abuse pain meds.

So many doctors are cracking down on patients on that. UGH...!

In an hour I go to pharmacy to have it filled. I pray I can keep my voice down adn not get upset if it's not filled. I alawys wonder what they think; I can't count now how many scripts of pain meds I've had filled since OCTOBER!

Billi

[LiteraryLark]

Damn, San Diego's pretty ghetto! xD

That's all I have to say...That's all I can think of saying, correction.

[BrokenNBeautiful]

I am just always scared people do n't believe that I am one of the honest ones.

I fear so many ppl just have this robotic mind-set against people just because they look a certain way or take certain medications.

I would make stereotypes illegal if I were queen. lol

On pain meds for a long time does NOT mean I am a junkie!

Billi

[CastlesInTheAir]

Took me a long time to find a dental practice I like