I paid him 150.00 bucks hoping that it would last. He glued a fake piece of tooth over it and it broke off.Now I have to go pay 630.00 bucks to have it fixed right or get a crown placed over the tooth. Is this about right. Or is my Dentist taking me for some money here. I'd like to know? thanks everyone.
2007-04-04 03:42:44 · 6 answers · asked by SecretUser 3 in Health ➔ Dental
First go to a different dentist for a second opinion.
The first fix was not proper if it only lasted a couple of days.
If I was in your position I would stay away from that dentist!
It was a cheap solution, but it still should have lasted more than a few days.
It is amazing what one dentist can do while others screw up like yours did. It all falls back on the individuals skills.
2007-04-04 03:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by miss bean 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he should deduct the $150.00 you paid from the price of $630.00 he just quoted you. If he didn't think it would work he should have never done the glue job. I'd talk to him about it for sure - if he wants to keep you as a customer I would certainly discuss this proposition with him. If he told you going in that he didn't think this would work then thats an entirely different matter. Honestly, if he didn't work with me a bit on this I would find a new dentist.
2007-04-04 03:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discoloration of the toothe means decay. Which sadly sounds like that is what is happening. The baking soda may not be the soul culprit but it could have been the last straw to your enamel. Although there are many toothpastes with baking soda or equivalent(especially in whitening brands) I would try to lay off them. My advice is that after you get your tooth fixed. Try to brush after eating or at least swish with water to better balance the pH around your teeth. The purpose is to keep the food from eating away at your teeth and to prevent corrosion. Get some sensidyne and it should help numb the pain until you can get to the dentist.
2016-03-29 00:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What was explained to you before you had the first procedure done? Did he say it will "fix" the problem or did he say, "let's try this before we go to more elaborate length?" Often times, dentist will offer you less expensive option in hopes that it is sufficient.
If it wasn't made clear, discuss this with your dentist and see if he will consider 150.00 already paid as part of the payment for the second procedure.
2007-04-04 03:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dentist cannot FIX a chipped tooth. They put on a temporary crown, they cost about $150 and are just cheap acrylic and will crack off eventually. The real enamel crown is expensive and will last a lifetime. I just had a crown done and it was $1600. US.
2007-04-04 03:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sane 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's taking you for a ride, he should have filled the chipped tooth and filed it away until it looked natural. That's what my dentist done when I chipped my front tooth. It was cheaper than a cap and it has lasted a couple of years with no problem (still lasting). I still chip ice with it, so it's a solid solution.
FIND ANOTHER DENTIST and file a complaint with your old one for charging you for repair work when his first attempt didn't work.
2007-04-04 03:48:41 · answer #6 · answered by photocritter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋