I've been going to the same dentist for over 30 years. Recently I have noticed tooth sensitivity along my gum line. When I asked him about this he said that it was due to brushing too hard over the years and that I had worn away the enamel on my teeth. But he never warned me about this steadily increasing problem. Now he wants to cap all of my teeth for $200 each. If you do not warn your client of the damage he is doing to his teeth (so that you can later make money off the problem) is this considered Malpractice?
2006-06-26 16:10:44 · 9 answers · asked by Buddha13 4 in Health ➔ Dental
probably negligence, if u hadn't been to see him for some time before that visit where he identified the problem, it could have constituted why he didn't recognize it.
talking to yr lawyer won't hurt though.
however for similar cases of eroding the enamel along the gum line....sometimes composite (white) fillings that cover the buckle of the teeth might be sufficient to reduce sensitivity. check with another dentist first!
2006-06-26 16:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by tris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's not malpractice. It may not be just the toothbrushing that has contributed to your sensitivity however I would not be going for "caps" on your teeth for this problem. Have you tried any desensitising toothpastes or mouthwashes???? I would be trying these first and make sure you have a soft bristles toothbrush and ask the Dentist to show you the "best" brushing technique or better still go and see a Dental Hygienist!!!
2006-06-27 01:32:35 · answer #2 · answered by mickeymaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he would have no way of knowing your gums were going to recede or the enamel would be worn off. Before I would pay to have all my teeth capped I would try one of the sensitivity reducing tooth pastes like Sensodyne. After using this toothpaste for a few weeks it the problem does not get any better capping may be necessary.
2006-06-26 16:20:01 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't need to cap all of your teeth,just because they are sensitive.He can not tell your enamel is worned out.it doesn't really show specially at the gum line.Caping your teeth will be malpractice.
2006-06-26 18:14:05 · answer #4 · answered by avavu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it is you have been going to him for 20years if he noticed the enamal he should have told you. Malpractice is very hard to prove. But talk to attorney it can't hurt.
2006-06-26 16:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by marqueefamily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no malpractice is "Improper or negligent treatment of a patient, as by a physician, resulting in injury, damage, or loss." he did not do the act that caused damage
2006-06-26 16:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this would be termed as negligence, as you too are party to it, and not malpractice, malpractice will start after you do your capping and he calls you often and charge exorbitantly for each visit
2006-06-26 16:17:46 · answer #7 · answered by rajkumar62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if he told you that you should have gotten a soft tooth brush
and not brushed so hard. he is not responsible for how you brush your teeth. you should ask him if he can place a composite in it
(white colored fillling) rather than a cap. its alot cheaper
2006-06-26 16:56:15 · answer #8 · answered by maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its pretty cheeese if u ask me
2006-06-26 16:14:01 · answer #9 · answered by unless_you_can_save_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋