I have had the same dentist for 20 years. He did a root canal in 2000 and then crowned the tooth. Two years ago, he did a full panoramic film and didn't mention any problems. Six months ago, I went to him and said I wasn't feeling well and that the tooth was loose. I had been sick with a fever since the surgery but my docs didn't know why. He said the tooth wasn't loose and then attempted to get me to have a root canal and crown on a healthy tooth because I said it was sensitive to hot and cold. Last week, I was given a complete oral exam at a dental school. It turns out that my trusted dentist failed to tell me that the film showed an abcess on the tooth where he had done the root canal. He had denied the tooth was loose six months ago and didn't tell me about the abcess. This tooth was deemed mobile and pulled immediately. The dentist admitted in a phone call that he didn't tell me about the problem. A few years ago he lost his license when he did the same thing to someone else.
2006-12-16 15:29:13 · 4 answers · asked by Evelyn S 1 in Health ➔ Dental
WHAT THIS MAN DID IS PLAIN MALPRACTICE. DEPENDING ON YOUR STATE THERE IS A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON LAWSUITS, CHECK WITH AN ATTORNEY.
2006-12-16 16:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a question for you. If he lost his license a few years ago why were you still going to him? It is hard to prove malpractice and his lawyers can say you knew about his past and are just trying to get money if they even believe your story.
2006-12-16 23:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with previous poster. Yes, this dentist was totally wrong. IF YOU KNEW he lost his license and continued to see him, I find it hard to believe that any jury or judge would give a verdict in your favor.
2006-12-17 00:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by drpsholder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would sue. That sounds like your dentist is an @$$ and deserves to be punished for what he did
2006-12-16 23:32:34 · answer #4 · answered by Underdog2478 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋