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It's times like this that I am glad I didn't need braces.
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quote:AphexMandelbrot came out of the closet to say: I have a different problem however, my teeth are hollow, all of them so regardless of what i do too fix them i will eventually have false teeth. ----------------
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# ? Dec 20, 2002 23:57 |
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I thought I had a good dental horror story (a incompetent dentist, a botched root canal, a gangrenous tooth, a jawbone that had to have the infection scraped out). I realize now my story is a pussy story. You are the motherfuckin' man. I will never again complain about what I went through because I will always have that close-up picture haunting my conscience now...
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# ? Dec 20, 2002 23:59 |
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quote:evilhanz came out of the closet to say: Unless the settlement, or final damage amount is greater than what he's covered for. I'm assuming he knows it would be, or he would've long since tried to settle and keep it as quiet as possible. Which leads to the next suggestion, talk to local papers/TV stations and see if they want to run your story! Gravy Train Bones fucked around with this message at 00:05 on Dec 21, 2002 |
# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:02 |
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Sorry to hear it man. I hope the worst is over.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:03 |
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Dentists are all evil. I had a dentist filling in a cavity for me when I was 4 who actually had the nerve to slap me 2 or 3 times because I started crying. This is a guy who specializes in childrens dentistry. Years later...it was the first day of duck season which is huge in Louisiana. I had fallen off of my bike and ended up in the ER with what they thought were a couple of chipped teeth and a split lip. They had a hard time finding a dentist who would come into the emergency room and check me out. This guy came in, took a look, wiggled my tooth and said things were fine and told me to go home. Yes..things were fine..my jaw was broken in 3 places. He later tried to sue me (not my parents) because we refused to pay him, but the judge threw it out when he found out I was in the 3rd grade.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:19 |
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This really sounds like something I'd hear on 20/20. Maybe you could sell your story to them, so we could get a summer of "dental malpractice" to supplement the amputating-the-wrong-leg stories?
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:20 |
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Holy living crap. Those dentists need the papercuts-upon-the-eyes and glass-rod-in-the-urethra -> *snap* treatment. I don't know anything about lawyering in America, but I'd suggest touring as much of it as you can afford getting written statements from acclaimed dentists and specialised orthodontistry hospitals saying that Dr. Cockwallet needs to have gasoline poured down his throat before being offered a celebratory "I'm the loving dentist from the 10th Layer of Hell" cigar.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:20 |
Jesus. I've had some lovely dental adventures (chipped a bottom tooth, chipped my two front teeth, then had horribly huge, ugly buck-teeth caps for a couple years, then what was left of my two chipped front teeth were knocked out when I got elbowed in the mouth, then I got a root canal, then new crowns, then braces for 4 years etc) but none of what I've gone through even loving compares to what you've endured. I remember awhile ago you describing, briefly, what happened with your teeth and how you got screwed over. I thought you were just exaggerating or something, but, gently caress. That's just hosed up. As someone who has an extreme aversion to dental work (even though I'm being forced to go in on december 23rd to get temporary crowns, since the crowns I have now don't look right) your story is absolutely horrifying. If there's a hell, I sure hope that first orthodontist you described goes there for a long, loooong loving time. Anyways, good luck with your court case, I hope it works out for you. TastyArmageddon fucked around with this message at 00:32 on Dec 21, 2002 |
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:24 |
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quote:Precious Roy came out of the closet to say: Oh god, that must have hurt so badly. I hope he gets his comeuppance.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:29 |
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Oh my god, I'm so sorry man.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:44 |
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Your life really is macabre, isn't it, Aphex?
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 00:51 |
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Man my grandma was a dentist, so I got so well used to competent dental work (old friends etc) that I began taking it for granted. I simply could not believe all the stories that my friends used to tell me about repeated drill vs nerve action. But then I moved, and a few times had the misfortune of going to a lovely dentist. I thought I had it bad when they kept trying to bill us twice, and had to refill a cavity. But GOOD GOD MAN! I am so glad now that I never let the orthodontist (he was from the same chain that hosed up that one filling) touch me. Hell having those rubber bands for a day, and him telling me that he would have to pull 4 teeth pissed me off so much that simply refused to go back to his office. My teeth look terrible, if let you see all of them that is, but they fit great, and work great, and never cause me any problems.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 01:05 |
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I have extremely porous teeth and I also lost part of a molar in my removal process. My heart goes out to you, who has suffered so much more than this...
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 01:11 |
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Aren't you the guy who's 7'2"?
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 01:12 |
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I hate dentists, I really do. I saw several different dentists one summer and got several different lists of what was wrong with my teeth. Everything from massive cavities, gum disease, bite problems, and even one dentist that said everything was perfect. Dentistry seems to me to be the worst practice in all of medicine. If I can see several all about the same time and they can't even get the analysis correct, what good are any of them? I feel for ya. Tooth problems are probably my worst nightmare. I would've went nuts at those quotes too, 12k, 40k??? Yikes! Here's hoping you find a powerful lawyer. Is there any chance you can appeal to the dentist's licensing board? They have to have some agency over them, right? quote:Liface said: TLDR? He mentioned that right in the beginning..
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 01:13 |
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AAAAAAAAAAAHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! That's the scariest story ever. In fact, I feel like printing it out, pictures and all, and dropping at my orthodontists office. I'm so sorry to hear about all your pain. The last picture looks great through. Once I had braces, but not braces from hell.
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Bless your heart, having to go through all of that. I hope you get everything resolved and can go back to not having to worry about how you'll chew your food. :)
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 01:34 |
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Ugh. I've read your other posts, but still...ugh. I had braces for eight years (thx Russian dentist) but I guess I got lucky- my teeth were pretty yellow when they came off, but at least they were still in one piece (!!!) The dentist did gently caress up- if I wanted to have a 'perfect' smile, I'd probably need another year or two of braces on my lower teeth- but I don't really care at this point. Anyway, I'm kinda serious about this- I'm not nearly enough of a lawyer to do anything about it or give you any suggestions, but if you need a Lexis/Nexis research monkey, let me know. This is complete bullshit and I'd be happy to help out with it as best I can. ----------------
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 01:36 |
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Wow. Just...wow I usually don't have the patience to sit through long posts, but I read every word of yours. Best of luck to you, I hope you end up with a settlement so large it will dwarf Anna Nicole Smith's.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 02:00 |
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Holy crap. It is kind of selfish to say, but I just got my braces of yesterday, so, good timing with the post. (I have a fixed retainer, which is supposed to be bonded indefinitely... I will have to ask my orthodontist about the possibility of it destroying my teeth.) I have worse-than-average teeth, and a few bad experiences, and have long claimed that the entire dental profession is one huge scam. But, this story is just horrible. Good luck, indeed.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 02:08 |
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Dental Plan
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 02:22 |
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I think you need to take a leaf out of old Dereks Book and get Doc to bite the curb
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 02:29 |
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 02:46 |
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I think I have pretty bad teeth and dental arrangement generally, and thus a year ago I got 4 teeth out and braces on (I'm 25). As my gum line had recessed badly it was necessary to get my teeth straight to aid cleaning to stop things getting worse. Apparently. So I start flossing as much as I can be bothered with the braces, and the teeth move around (quickly enough to worry me that things are not quite right, but I am assured everything is A OK). Apparently I only have 3/4 months left according to the orthdontist, I don't think they will be straight in that time and had previously suggested that "If you are going to do a job, do it properly", i.e. leave them on till things are perfectly straight. Now I just want the bastards off to not go through what you have endured. I am pretty paranoid now about what happens when the brackets are going to come off. The thought has crossed my mind before that with all the referrals and re-referrals, everyone in the business is just passing you along and getting their cut, but there has been improvement in my teeth and I had planned to have some work done to my gums to try and improve them. I shall attempt to stop feeling sorry for myself for my situation as it is of my own making, I was given pretty strong teeth resistant to cavities, but I did not take care of them for 15 years. You seem to have been screwed by many people who should be totally trustworthy whilst doing your bit to keep them in shape. I feel very sorry for you, and truly hope that you get an absolutely loving huge amount of money in compensation for long term effects of this, and the emotional trauma you experienced. I second the opinion that Dr Cockmumcher, or whatever he is called, should have to blow intravenous drug users with bleeding cocks for the rest of his working life. It seems that as long as your teeth are not terribly crooked, it is in fact simple enough to keep them in good shape, but I did not learn how to brush my teeth till I was 25, it sounds strange, but I guess no one really told me before so for anyone that brushes once a day and does not floss, here are some tips: - Brush morning and night. - Use an electric toothbrush, the vibration helps dislodge plaque under the gum line. - Use an electric toothbrush, they clean hard to reach places much better than manual ones. - Use an electric toothbrush, they help prevent you applying too much pressure when brushing which damages your gums, - otherwise the softest bristled one you have. There is no place for anything but the softest bristled toothbrush in anyone’s bathroom. - Don't brush hard, its not necessary. Especially don’t give them "an extra good scrub" cos you missed a day or you are seeing the dentist tomorrow, it does more harm than good, especially to your gums, but can also brush off enamel on weak teeth. - Don't brush side to side, a sort of circular motion is best when using a manual toothbrush. - Don't grip your brush too tight, it encourages brushing your teeth too harshly. - Floss every other day, or every day if you be bothered. Brushing your teeth prevents cavities, but does not stop gum disease and gum recession. Flossing is the only thing that does this. Gum disease is the reason why your grannies have no teeth. - If you drink coke/pepsi or whatever, drink some water or something to wash the acid out of your mouth immediately afterwards. Most of the tooth decay caused nowadays is because or acidic drinks causing demineralization of teeth. - Use a strong fluoride toothpaste/mouthwash morning and night, this makes your teeth strong and can fight demineralization which otherwise turns into a cavity. - Don't smoke. Smoking causing starvation of oxygen to your gums, your gums are extra sensitive to this. Couple this with some over zealous brushing and you will damage the gum and it will recede. You have to be pretty careful about brushing your teeth anyway, smoking makes your job a lot harder. This can all happen very, very quickly when you smoke. My orthdontist/periodontist refused to treat me unless I gave up smoking, so I pretty much quit the next day.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 03:06 |
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 03:07 |
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How many of us immediately ran out and brushed/flossed after reading this post? Man, what an imazingly painful thing to go through. I hope this doctor gets cockstabbed in the meat donut.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 03:39 |
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My mouth hurts now.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 04:04 |
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man, I am sorry for you. I think above all else, you should stop listening to whoever is referring your dentists.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 04:12 |
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that so sucks. I wish you my most sincere condolences and I hope you sue the bastard for as much as possible. I also hope you can decypher what I wrote, because I wrote it and I hardly can figure out what I ment. but it was from the heart.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 04:20 |
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*Inserts obligatory British dental quality joke* Oh wait, youre in America. Seriously, Jesus gently caress with a butt plug. I didnt know dentists of such caliber existed in this world beyond frontier towns and saloon bars of old. I really really hope you sue the gently caress out of that cocksucker who set the whole thing off and retire rich from the proceeds to a sunny island where nubile naked chicks brush your teeth on a pure white sunkissed beach. You should also be given the God given right to remove any 10 of the dentists teeth of your choice with a JCB digger.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 04:34 |
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I am totally going to loving floss the poo poo out of my teeth right loving now. Oh my loving Darwin! Dr. Satan needs a public beanbagging.. TO THE DEATH. Name the time and place, and we'll be there. THERE HAS BEEN MUCH KILLING, THERE WILL BE MUCH MORE; THE MEDICINE MAN IS DANCING; HE'S CALLING US TO WAR
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 04:37 |
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HOLY loving poo poo. Man, I had braces for four years and jaw surgery, but that doesn't compare AT ALL. Oh, and go kick your doctor in the teeth for screwing you over like that. Make his teeth look like yours once did. Jesus.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 04:44 |
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Take it to the press. Someone mentioned a show like 20/20 before - having your story told on something like that is a hell of a good idea (unless, of course, this horrid horrid excuse for a person could sue you for "tarnishing his good name"). I'm sure the producers could find plenty of other dental horror stories to round out the segment, & maybe you'd get somewhere lawyer & lawsuit-wise that way. If nothing else, everyone will see this guy for who he is, & he'll be ruined professionally.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 05:08 |
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quote:Kakapo came out of the closet to say: Yeah, I thought about that too. That's where expert opinion comes in. If a news program hires a dentist to asess the situation, and he says that the other dentist hosed up, that's not slander. That's honest analysis.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 05:17 |
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Seems like you should've gotten some better revenge against the "Newbie McForgetsToDullThePain". What he did could very literally be classified as cruel and unusual punishment. Even considering all the trauma, the most sinister turn of events was probably the only potentially good dentist injuring his dentisting hand in a tragic boaking accident at the last possible second. As for the original tormentor, enlist the mob! Cheaper than the legal fees! Did you manage to get a polaroid of the christsquad when you showed up with the check copy? I've heard of luck being stacked against some people, but this is a bloody farce. _____________________
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 05:18 |
What I -tried- to do at one point was to get on some sort of afternoon female-projected-viewer-base talk show. Something like Oprah, etc. I recall seeing episodes of medical/dental problems that were 'cured' with a wave of the Harpo Productions wand... things like horrid cleft pal'ets... or muscle dysfunction that prevents little Billy from smiling. There were also a few dental episodes mixed in with these. I figured if I could make my story interesting enough, that I might be able to draw enough attention to at least have a sliver of a chance. Of course, soon after writing it all down and sending... it hit me how many people send poo poo in a day. 8-Ball says: Odds Not So Good.
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# ? Dec 21, 2002 07:53 |
gently caress all that newspaper bullshit, take this poo poo all the way to motherfucking JERRY SPRINGER. Beat those bitchass dentists legally! Also sympathy x10000000000000000000000(and so on)
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man that stupid oval office in the beginning should have IMMEDIATELY stopped taking your braces off. She couldn't tell that chunks of your teeth were coming off along with the braces? I would have obviously noticed that was out of the ordinary, stopped in the beginning and contacted the proper dentist (Dr. Cockwallet who isn't so proper after all). Sorry to hear about all you went through and it's honestly heartbreaking to people who think precious thoughts of their teeth. Your temporary chompers look great though! ---->
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