Sure. There was a case where a patient got a root canal treatment in Colombia. The dentist didn't clean the root canal thoroughly. As a result, bacteria remained and caused a huge abscess. The pain was unbearable for the patient, and it took a long time to get proper treatment to fix the problem. It not only cost a lot more in the end but also caused a great deal of distress.
A lot of these horror stories involve miscommunication. For example, a patient went for a dental crown procedure. The dental clinic in Colombia advertised a certain type of crown material. But when the patient arrived, they found out that a different, inferior material was going to be used. The patient didn't feel like they had much choice at that point as they were already there. And after the procedure, the crown didn't fit properly and caused a lot of discomfort. This shows that sometimes dental tourism in Colombia can have its dark sides.
One horror story is about a patient who went abroad for cheap dental implants. When they got back home, they had constant pain and infections. It turned out the dental work was shoddy, and the materials used were of low quality. They had to spend a lot more money to get it fixed properly in their own country.
Sure. I heard of a patient whose veneers were fitted too far forward on the teeth. It made their teeth look bulgy and unnatural. It was really obvious that something was wrong with their teeth, and it made the patient self - conscious.
Do thorough research on the dental clinic. Look for reviews online from previous patients. If there are a lot of negative reviews, stay away. For example, if people are complaining about unprofessional staff or bad results, it's a red flag.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sure. In fertility treatments like IVF, two eggs can be fertilized successfully. The doctors carefully monitor the woman's ovarian stimulation to retrieve eggs. Once retrieved, they are combined with sperm in a lab. If two eggs are fertilized, they are closely watched as they develop into embryos. In some success stories, these embryos are then transferred back into the woman's uterus. For example, a 35 - year - old woman had two eggs fertilized during her IVF cycle. She followed all the post - transfer instructions carefully, and both embryos implanted successfully, resulting in a twin pregnancy.
Sure. There was a person who received the wrong dosage of a medication for their colonic condition. It made their symptoms way worse. They had severe diarrhea and cramps that wouldn't go away.