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Samarie33
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So I have pretty terrible teeth. Quite a few needed root canals/crowns, and most needed fillings when I was 15. When my mom and I got to the front counter to hear the verdict of how much my mouth would cost it was over $10,000!!! Needless to say I didn't go to the dentist until 10 years later.
In pain with broken teeth I finally had to cave into the dentist. But despite having a horrifying experience when I was younger (being strapped down to the chair and getting the wrong tooth pulled) I actually don't mind dental work. Digging around in my mouth has never bothered me and I find it rather fascinating! But my upper mollar had been slowly deteriorating and the pain was unreal.
Going into it I knew that they were going to judge me. And they did. I got the root canal and they pointed out all the other problems I have. I got the temporary crown. They hounded me that I need to apply for their credit program (which I told them that I have and didn't qualify for). Today I got my perminant crown and I had the best experiance with the dentist herself and the tech (I even thanked him for not making me feel like a cruddy person)... until I got to the dreaded financing/appointment counter ladies. They asked me if I wanted to schedule a cleaning and I said, "sure, just as long as they don't mess with my broken molar." She told me that I could advise them not to touch it but it wouldn't be smart for me to tell them that since it helps prevent infection. I told her that there already is an infection and I can't afford to do anything about it. And if they go around digging into it it would cause me excruciating pain.
I've been thinking about just getting it pulled but the previous dental assistant had the ENTIRE OFFICE come into my room and tell me that it is better to save my tooth with a root canal/crown. I don't want to get it pulled but I don't think I have much longer to decide.
Anywho the reception lady went on to saying that I also haven't had a full exam yet either. I told her that I absolutely do not want that since that was the major reason that I didn't come in for so long. I don't need to know how much further my other teeth have declined before I even fix the other broken one. She then said that they can't do cleanings without a full exam. And I said, "well then forget it! This right here is the reason I hate the dentist! I always leave here frustrated and I am sick of it!" She said that she understood and blah blah blah. After that I pretty much walked out.
I know that they are just doing their job but I feel like a lowlife and leave in tears everytime!
Thanks everyone I just needed to vent about this, I just got home from the dentist and am so frustrated with them and myself and my parents for not getting me the dental help I needed when I was younger.
In pain with broken teeth I finally had to cave into the dentist. But despite having a horrifying experience when I was younger (being strapped down to the chair and getting the wrong tooth pulled) I actually don't mind dental work. Digging around in my mouth has never bothered me and I find it rather fascinating! But my upper mollar had been slowly deteriorating and the pain was unreal.
Going into it I knew that they were going to judge me. And they did. I got the root canal and they pointed out all the other problems I have. I got the temporary crown. They hounded me that I need to apply for their credit program (which I told them that I have and didn't qualify for). Today I got my perminant crown and I had the best experiance with the dentist herself and the tech (I even thanked him for not making me feel like a cruddy person)... until I got to the dreaded financing/appointment counter ladies. They asked me if I wanted to schedule a cleaning and I said, "sure, just as long as they don't mess with my broken molar." She told me that I could advise them not to touch it but it wouldn't be smart for me to tell them that since it helps prevent infection. I told her that there already is an infection and I can't afford to do anything about it. And if they go around digging into it it would cause me excruciating pain.
I've been thinking about just getting it pulled but the previous dental assistant had the ENTIRE OFFICE come into my room and tell me that it is better to save my tooth with a root canal/crown. I don't want to get it pulled but I don't think I have much longer to decide.
Anywho the reception lady went on to saying that I also haven't had a full exam yet either. I told her that I absolutely do not want that since that was the major reason that I didn't come in for so long. I don't need to know how much further my other teeth have declined before I even fix the other broken one. She then said that they can't do cleanings without a full exam. And I said, "well then forget it! This right here is the reason I hate the dentist! I always leave here frustrated and I am sick of it!" She said that she understood and blah blah blah. After that I pretty much walked out.
I know that they are just doing their job but I feel like a lowlife and leave in tears everytime!
Thanks everyone I just needed to vent about this, I just got home from the dentist and am so frustrated with them and myself and my parents for not getting me the dental help I needed when I was younger.