2006-09-12 02:33:53 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
You can probably get it replaced for free.
Just be aware that you may think the new filling fell out, but maybe a larger chunk of tooth and/or old filling came out with it. Sometimes we try to save the patient some money by doing a heroic patch instead of "fixing it right" with a crown (for much more money) and it just doesn't make it. Your dentist will either say, "Oops, my bad. Let me fix that for free," or, "I guess that didn't work and we really need to do a crown after all." In that case, the fee you paid for the filling would probably be applied towards a crown.
2006-09-12 05:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You deserve nothing! If you'd brushed your teeth properly in the first place then you wouldn't have the cavity and then you wouldn't need a filling. However, the dentist should still do a better job than that.
But no compensation for you!
2006-09-12 02:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, if its done on a private basis. If its done on the NHS you can get it replaced for free within three months of having it done.Even if it falls out 20 times its still free.
2006-09-13 00:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as dental work, or doctor's visits cost, their work or prescriptions should carry a warranty. If you go to the doctor and the medicine they give you dosen't work, they should see you again for free. If you have a business and deal with them and they don't get what they want, believe me they'll be back !
One of the most remembered days of my life was when the local hospital administrator brought his car in to a shop I was working at for a tune up. We charged him $70 a piece for spark plugs, $50 a quart for oil and $250 for an oil filter ! (I wonder why he never came back ?)
2006-09-12 02:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law says that they must be replaced free of charge if they fail within the first year.
2006-09-12 02:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by Gary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest it should be reworked free of charge, UNLESS you were told it might be unsuccessful and given the option to take a chance. Monetary compensation is unlikely imho.
2006-09-12 02:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by Drew - Axeman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the NHS fee scheme you get "guarenteered repair" if a filling, crown or root filling fails within a year.
2006-09-12 04:24:27 · answer #7 · answered by bobbi b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 2 fall out only the other week, but now i'am out of work and cannot afford to pay my dentist wont do the work, got to find a new dentist now
2006-09-12 02:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not compensation as such, but replaced for free. I definitely believe dentists should guarantee their work, like anyone else has to.
2006-09-12 02:40:34 · answer #9 · answered by gdmum2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go further than that, I'd say that it should be repaired free of charge if its badly fitted enough to fall out so soon after the work is carried out.
2006-09-12 02:35:44 · answer #10 · answered by feenix1363 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋