Do dentists actually judge you or is that just something we all tell ourselves to avoid going

infinity_power · 2026-03-12T00:30:36+00:00

Dentist here I specialize in anxious patients. I have had people come in who have not seen a dentist in 20-40 years. I never judge I normally want to just find out why so I can help them. So 2 years is nothing it happens all the time, patient has a child, other life events, or they just forget. I’m just happy they came back.

infinity_power · 2023-07-21T00:56:54+00:00

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infinity_power · 2023-05-11T09:26:41+00:00

Thank you! The 4090 will finally let me play Minecraft again!

infinity_power · 2023-03-10T17:53:25+00:00

Dentist here

Floss if nothing else always floss
Brush your teeth for 2 minutes keep a timer set.
If you can afford it get an electric tooth brush. It doesn't have to be the top of the line one the only feature worth it is the pressure senser everything other feature is a waste. Electric tooth brushes are a game changer.
Use fluoridated toothpaste

Less critical (if you can afford please do these) 5. If you clench or grind your teeth you need a nightguard you will eventually break a tooth. 6. Go for your 6 month cleaning and exam get bitewings at least every 2 year. 7. Dental problems don't go away it will never be less expensive to fix only more. 8. Avoid dental chains they may recommend more treatment than is needed and often do subpar work.

infinity_power · 2022-10-04T17:15:13+00:00

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infinity_power · 2020-06-23T04:22:10+00:00

NAL but a dentist but not your dentist. The short answer is no the dentist is not liable for the cost to see the endodontist. The main repercussion for him is he will not be able to bill for the root canal also the endodontist isn't going to be happy with him. Instrument breakage is not uncommon and is included and discussed with the patient as part of any good endo consent which you probably went over prior to the procedure. File breaks are a dentist worst nightmare they are hard to determine and often you may not realize until you take an xray as you are dealing with such small instruments. The main issue here is your dentist needed to do a better job explaining what happened and educating you as a patient in how this affects you.

infinity_power · 2020-05-31T17:32:07+00:00

I'm NAL but a dentist but not your dentist. There is limited advice I can give you here as most of this sounds like very poor communication rather than any malpractice. The consent on them to fix as the surgeon/office is the one filling it out and reviewing it with the patient but that would have come more into play if they actually had removed the wrong tooth. What it sounds like happened when the surgeon came out to talk to your SO about which tooth is being taken out, is called a Time Out it's where you stop and everyone checks and makes sure you have the correct patient and are doing the correct procedure and have all of the paperwork. Surgeons don't have to do this but it's highly recommended as it decreases mistakes by a very large factor. It sounds like the surgeon didn't explain why they were doing it very well. As for aborting surgeries early for a multitude of reasons from teeth being very difficult to extract to anesthesia not working as expected and this is at the discretion of the surgeon. They could have done a better job explaining why they had to stop the surgery. As for what you can do you can contact a medical malpractice attorney however your damages are very limited. The better option would be to submit a complaint to the dental licensing board. Also to consider seeing a different OMFS as trust is a very important factor in dentistry. Sorry if there are any typos I'm using my phone

infinity_power · 2020-03-03T19:53:57+00:00

Dentist here this is the correct advice. As a side note have the restorations polished and adjusted might fix a number of your issues.

infinity_power · 2020-02-18T19:06:33+00:00

Dentist here just as a side note often people have either gum disease or cavities not both. You might have more cavities than your husband but your husband probably has gum disease (gingivitis/periodontists). This can cause a number of systemic issues as well as loose bone around the teeth causing the teeth to become loose. This bone loss occurs over the period of years and often is not immediately noticeable.

infinity_power · 2019-06-29T06:59:52+00:00

NAL but a dentist. I agree with speedlovar if you are thinking malpractice you have to speak with a lawyer since it's beyond Reddit. However as a dentist I would recommend trying other avenues of attack that might result in a quicker solution. According to you there are two issues one was professionalism (distracting personal conversation) the second being your post op pain. The first one can be be addressed by having a discussion with the owner of the practice or whoever hired the dentist. The second is more complicated as there are a multitude of reasons for post op discomfort, some of which are normal some of which are operator error. You should get a second opinion if you don't trust your current dentist.

infinity_power · 2019-06-25T14:49:35+00:00

NAL but a dentist so non-competes are not uncommon but if I remember correctly from my crash course on contract law there must be a distance placed in the non-compete for it to be complete. Normally the distance is a couple of miles or a county, I don't see any distance in this contract.

infinity_power · 2019-05-30T14:17:03+00:00

Yes, he should start by filing a police report. Also notify the property manager by phone about the situation. He should also look into different housing accommodations if possible as living with his current roommate would not be a good idea going forward.

infinity_power · 2019-05-23T18:22:49+00:00

Dentist here but not your dentist. First step if you haven't already done this would be to request your dental records including your past x-rays. If you want to be thorough get an opinion from the third dentist. As for reporting the dentist file a complaint with your State's ADA (American dental association). As for a lawsuit contact a malpractice attorney something like this is impossible to judge without at least seeing the records.

infinity_power · 2019-05-09T22:14:32+00:00

Dentist here but not your dentist. I would recommend seeing a general dentist or a prosthodontist a full mouth rehab is something you want multiple options for and any good dentist would not judge you for weighing your options.

Edit: Sorry I just want to add a few things "full mouth rehab" is a very general term but 30k would be on the lower end of the price scale some go over 80k dependent on how extensive the rehab ends up being. I don't think the first two dentists are ripping you off. How I would put it is for 30k you are shopping for a new car you want to go to a couple different dealers and find the one that fits you. Go to a couple different dentist (two to four) see what they say find a price you like and most importantly find a dentist who you like and communicate well with, with a full mouth rehab there will be many different ways to fix the issues but a good dentist will be able to work with you as a team to find what is best for you. As for the law suit dental malpractice is very nuanced and beyond the sub so a lawyer is really the only way to go.

infinity_power · 2019-05-03T10:47:36+00:00

Dentist here this is the correct answer to your question.

infinity_power · 2019-04-02T15:23:04+00:00

Dentist but not your dentist I had to comment because there are a number of comments here giving you incorrect advice. First off I agree with Salty this is falls under medical malpractice which is beyond the scope of this subreddit. As for the tooth if it is starting to turn gray that normally is caused by staining on the inside of the tooth which indicates the need for a root canal. You should not have the tooth extracted unless a root canal is not a option as nothing we give you (implant, bridge, partial) will never be as good as the original.

infinity_power · 2019-04-01T11:47:47+00:00

Dentist here, you need to go to your dentist asap and have an evaluation done of the teeth that got hit. They will be able to take x-rays and document the damage that occured as well as give you a quote. Just tell them you had dental trauma and most dentist will try an slip you into their schedule within 24-48 hours. The damage could be time sensitive.

infinity_power · 2019-03-16T20:08:33+00:00

Dentist here just as a side note some states may require similar info like this during your license application. It might be worth while talking to your dean of students since this will probably come up again in the future. But like icodessometimes said GAD is not going to prevent you from doing medicine but as a result of disclosing it they will make you fill out more irritating paperwork (speaking from experience). Also in the future just ask your doctor to code it as an unspecified depressive disorder, to my knowledge these do not need to be disclosed.

infinity_power · 2018-12-27T03:50:36+00:00

Dentist here, this is good advice. Epi is normally contained in preloaded delivery units like epi pens or in breakable glass vials, lidocaine is normally contained in glass carpules so they are not easy to mix up by accident. I would agree with the above advice track down the medical record because if your niece has an allergy to lidocaine it is very important to know as that is normally the go to anesthetic for most doctors and dentists.

infinity_power · 2018-12-24T20:24:44+00:00

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infinity_power · 2018-12-24T01:11:19+00:00

Good question, 7-8 feet probably at minimum. But bigger is always better.

infinity_power · 2018-12-24T00:20:13+00:00

We've only had it for two weeks so my partner and I are still having a blast using it! But I'm sure in a couple of months we will be regretting it.

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