Dentist Share Horror Stories: Can you share a particularly difficult dental case?
A dentist shared a case where a patient had an allergic reaction to the dental materials used for a filling. At first, they didn't know what was causing the problem. The patient's gums became swollen and red, and there was a lot of pain. The dentist had to remove the filling, find alternative materials, and then redo the filling while closely watching for any signs of a new reaction. It was a very stressful situation for both the dentist and the patient.
Can you share some dentist horror stories?
Once I went to a dentist who seemed really impatient. He started drilling without waiting for the anesthesia to fully take effect. I felt this sharp pain and couldn't even tell him to stop as my mouth was wide open. It was a nightmare.
Share some dentist horror stories.
One horror story is when a patient went in for a simple filling. The dentist accidentally drilled too deep and hit a nerve. The pain was excruciating and the patient had to endure weeks of additional pain and special treatments to fix the nerve damage.
Share some dental horror stories.
One of my dental horror stories was when I went to get a wisdom tooth pulled. The dentist didn't numb me properly. I could feel every tug and pull as he tried to yank that tooth out. It was excruciating pain that I will never forget.
Can you share some dental hygiene horror stories?
Well, I heard about someone who used a very hard toothbrush and brushed way too vigorously. They ended up wearing down their enamel, which made their teeth extremely sensitive. Hot or cold foods became a nightmare for them, and they had to go through a lot of treatments to try and repair the damage.
Can you share some Western dental horror stories?
Well, I heard about a patient who went to a Western dental clinic. The dentist there used old and unsterilized equipment. This led to a serious infection in the patient's mouth. The patient had to go through a long course of antibiotics and a lot of pain before the infection was finally under control. Another horror story is that a person got veneers, but the dentist used the wrong adhesive. The veneers started to come off within a few days, and the underlying tooth was damaged in the process.
Can you share some Mexican dental horror stories?
A local in Mexico went to a dental office that promised quick braces treatment. However, the dentist put on the braces too tightly. This not only caused extreme discomfort but also damaged the teeth roots over time. The patient ended up with loose and weakened teeth, and had to spend a fortune to correct the damage done by the improper braces treatment.
Share Your Dental Surgery Horror Stories
One horror story is when the dentist accidentally drilled into the wrong tooth. I was in so much pain and shock. It took a long time to fix the mistake and deal with the extra damage.
Share Some No Dental Insurance Horror Stories
I knew a person who had a cavity that grew into a huge problem. Since they had no dental insurance, they couldn't afford to go to the dentist right away. By the time they finally managed to save some money, the cavity had turned into an abscess. The pain was unbearable, and they had to get an emergency extraction which was very expensive and also a very difficult procedure because of the advanced state of the problem.
Share some dental hygienist horror stories.
I heard about a case where a dental hygienist used a tool that wasn't properly sterilized. This put the patient at risk of getting an infection. It was a really scary situation for the patient who later found out about the sterilization issue.
Share some dental associate horror stories.
One horror story could be when a dental associate used the wrong type of filling material. It led to the patient experiencing extreme pain and sensitivity in the tooth. The patient had to go through multiple corrective procedures.