I have had 2 temporary crowns so far and the dentist told me initially that I may need a root canal, it was hard to tell if the decay had actually gotten to the root or not. I said I could NOT afford a root canal and a crown, but she said she could not fill the tooth and had to put a crown on. So I did not get the root canal. Well after the 1st temp crown was on I was fine and then the permanent was in (3 months later) and they removed the temp and before she put it on she decided it was not done correctly and not the right shape so she would not put it on - they sent it back out. She put another temp crown on and off I went. Well since then I have been in pain - with the pain worsening daily - right now NOTHING will relieve the pain (I had to leave work early and call in sick today and probably lost my job of 7 years because of this tooth)!
So I have an appointment (after she has refused to give me an appoint 3 times - telling me that I need to go see someone for the root canal)
2006-11-29 02:04:49 · 5 answers · asked by not_in_it_4_love 2 in Health ➔ Dental
My appt is at 11:00 (in one hour) and I am going to tell her to just pull the tooth. So I have already paid all but 170.00 for the crown - can I get my money back?
2006-11-29 02:06:30 · update #1
Well - I am back. They took an xray and there was nothing going on with the root. They did a bite imprint and it turns out the temp crown bite was too high (all the pain that could have been saved if they would have just seen me when I first called). So my permanent crown was in and she put that in - I am still numb from the injection, so right now all feels ok, but time will tell.
2006-11-29 04:47:49 · update #2
Most likely not, if she has been doing work. But you never know, ask the dentist (make sure you give her some puppy dog eyes and maybe a tear) if she could some how do something to reduce the bill since the crown didn't work out. Many times a dentist will reduce bills for patients without insurance. Ask....worse thing she can say is, "no"
Hope your mouth feels better. Been there and I feel for you (emotionally, not physically, sorry)
2006-11-29 02:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believe me, I feel your pain - I've always had bad teeth and have had several root canals and crowns. I'm ready to just have all my teeth pulled and get dentures, but am having trouble finding a dentist to do it. As for having your tooth pulled, that will get rid of the pain but your other teeth will start to shift and you may wind up with gaps where you don't want them. And even having the root canal and crown won't end your problems - as time goes by and your gums recede a bit around the crown, bacteria can still get in and decay the stub of your tooth. Good luck, hope you get some relief!
2006-11-29 02:18:24 · answer #2 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that she already did most of the work when she prepped the tooth for a crown. The cost is mostly in her time and skill to t=do the prep. It would not be fair for you to ask for it all back. Perhaps ask for a partial refund, and her to forgive the balance.
2006-11-29 02:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by Chensona, RDA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was ever a need for some regulation, it's in the dental profession. I'm so sorry to hear of you plight. I doubt if you'll ever get the money back and good luck with getting them to give up your money bag and pull it!
2006-11-29 02:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want your money back on some dental treatment, you need to talk to the dentist or the office administrator. They can decide if the treatment fee can be refunded to you.
2006-11-29 06:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by justmmez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋