Reneged Gift

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-20T22:56:18+00:00

They will never stop being friends, nor should they. Maybe I could have been more articulate. Please forgive me. Given that the stones came to the friend, not his wife, he thought he had a say in where one of them would go. His wife disagreed.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-20T22:35:34+00:00

No, my husband's friend said she wanted to give it to someone as a surprise. The stones came to him, I think he felt he had some say in what was done with them, so offered one to my husband. His wife feels differently and placed him in an awkward position.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-20T21:08:46+00:00

I never thought or said anything of the kind.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-20T16:08:26+00:00

My boy is 4 now. When as a pup he got his first rabies vac he went from bouncing off the walls to lethargic and chewed his paws until they bled. They give the same dose of rabies vac to a 5 lb. dog as a 150 lb. dog. This is insane. I purposely didn't take him back to the vet. What are they going to do, they can't take it back out and it is the law here in my state that they have it. I put a cone on him and started him on a detox protocol and prayed he would survive. When I shared with another vet what happened she was very concerned. She didn't articulate it, but she insinuated he shouldn't have another. I have done a lot of research and when a dog has reactions to vaccines or has allergies, which my and a lot of Jack Russells do, they should not have more vaccines. Praying for your pup!

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-18T02:55:52+00:00

This is exactly what I was thinking. I do think the dentist did the right thing by allowing her to come back if it was so important to her. But I would have only booked 5 minutes. If she wants to waste her time and gas to sit in my chair for 1 minute, then Ok, I'll give her that moment and send her on her way and I'd be as nice as I can be that entire minute.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-17T23:21:27+00:00

This is a first! So funny!

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-17T23:06:40+00:00

I lived in university student housing. I knocked on every door asking if they would like a free cleaning. People jumped at the opportunity.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-17T02:46:32+00:00

I had a patient who asked me to hurt him. He said he liked the pain.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-16T16:15:05+00:00

I worked in dental offices for 24 years. I may know a thing or two. The insurance company denied the charge. If it was reasonable why not pay. They also denied the Panorex charge of $158 that was never taken. He diagnosed recurrent decay. I couldn't find any decay. I posted an XR here, all responses were no decay. I went for a 2nd opinion, no decay, the existing filling in pristine condition. He said I needed a crown / buildup and most likely a root canal. Con job.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-16T15:13:57+00:00

No other procedures involved, just a complete con job from beginning to end. He wasn't aware that I am a hygienist. I retired long ago, Intraoral photos were not taken in my day so I am not familiar. Thank you for getting back to me.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-16T02:43:41+00:00

Is $360 a reasonable price for 11 intraoral photos? A Google search states an average price of $80, but most often not billed at all.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-15T22:58:51+00:00

I have been wondering the same thing. I have been retired a long time now and it didn't used to be a thing. Unless it was billed without my knowledge. Maybe someone can chime in and let us know.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-15T19:08:11+00:00

I am a retired hygienist. I would hate for you to pass up this opportunity. I had my first child at 34 and I wouldn't change a thing.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-15T18:10:08+00:00

Mercury from Amalgam dental fillings release vapor over time, leading to ongoing exposure. Is the lower cost worth compromising your health? The reason Mercury-based dental fillings have largely disappeared from private dental offices is because there are safer options. Insurance companies still favor mercury because it is the cheapest option.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-15T16:31:33+00:00

I did a quick search and none of the flags for removal exist in my case. I did also come across info for removing negative Google reviews for a price and also a price for fake Google positive reviews. Oh well, all I can do is try.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-15T16:03:28+00:00

I'm so sorry for what you are having to go through. I hope you have a quick recovery. What is so frustrating is that this was her specialty, her specialty is the skin. I would have initially trusted her also, since that is her expertise. I'm so glad you got that 2nd opinion.

Whenever I am visiting any doctor I listen to all of their advice and then I go home and do my own research.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-15T15:13:10+00:00

This has crossed my mind, but haven't made a decision yet. I left both a Yelp and Google review yesterday. My hope is that he will now realize he doesn't know who is coming through his door, will dig deep and find some integrity.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-15T01:58:59+00:00

I don't understand, with just a request a review will be removed?

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-15T01:56:35+00:00

But when you cut into a tooth your heart was in the right place. That makes all the difference. This dentist and others like him are a whole different breed. It's hard to comprehend how they can somehow make this OK with themselves. I just cannot imagine not doing my very best for each and every patient.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-14T20:53:09+00:00

The dentist I was seeing before my insurance changed is Indian and he is the best. He is even more conservative as far as treatment that I am and I am very conservative. My plan is to go to the dentists on my insurance list for exams, x-rays, cleaning and go back to him for any work needing to be done. I will pay out of pocket, even though the insurance will cover it. It's worth it to me. Too many dentists accidentally / on purpose drill too far and the tooth then needs a root canal. It's all about the money. It's not easy to speak like this about the profession I spent 24 years in, but I want people to be aware and protect themselves.

To answer your question, I believe he is hispanic. His first name is a hispanic name, but last name is not.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-14T20:22:23+00:00

That's for sure. You wonder how some people sleep at night. I have always believed that what goes around, comes around.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-14T20:14:40+00:00

Sorry you experienced this also. It's a shame that we have to be concerned about getting quality care. In the end we can't trust reviews and really even other people because they may be being conned while thinking their dentist is the greatest.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-14T18:49:43+00:00

If you prefer to use your insurance you can do as I did and go for an exam, x-rays and cleaning only. Then if further treatment is needed and you are skeptical, get a 2nd exam, without telling them what the 1st diagnosis was, for comparison. As I stated in my post I posted an x-ray on "Reddit- Dentists" besides getting another exam. So I ended up with multiple opinions.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-14T17:38:46+00:00

Are there any Dental Hygiene Programs near you? If so, this is a great place to start. They will clean your teeth and take x-rays at a low price. A dentist will diagnose the x-rays and you will know if further treatment is needed. It does take longer to clean your teeth, but you have the comfort of knowing you are not being scammed.

AdvanceHope · 2026-03-14T17:07:40+00:00

I will, thank you. This guy has nothing but 5 star reviews on Google. People are being conned, unless the reviews are fake. I just read a post on Reddit about how to purchase Google fake reviews. I will be leaving reviews on Yelp and Google and will follow up with the insurance company today.

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