After a terrible tooth ache I went to my dentist, he did xrays gave me antibiotics and some pain pills and sent me to another dentist to redo a root canal that I had done several years ago. Two weeks and $1100.00 dollars later I am starting the same tooth ache again. I asume the antibiotics have worn off and the infection is coming back. What can I do legally? I can't aford to just get nothing for the 1100.00 dollars. And now I have to go back to the dentist. I live in MO. and could really use some advice on this...thanks
138187
you need a malpractice attorney
582412
Yes of course, trust the Dentist, he knows what he's doing\n\nYes I've heard of the abscess it, it's like a kind of infection of a bacteria or something AND yes! it might spread to the other teeth if it is not pulled out...thank the dentist he did that...think where you'll be with that abscess still in your mouth\n\nhowever, that was not the only choice(pull the tooth out), certainly he could have given you a treatment of antibiotics to avoid the pain and make it less worst, but eventually you'd need a surgery(realted with the root canal)to get rid of that abscess
191760
Hi, while all root canals are not 100% guaranteed to work, they do work the majority of the time.  I have one myself and have never had a problem.  When I was about your age I did not have dental insurance, and was not yet a hygienist.  I had a tooth pulled that could have been saved from a root canal, and boy have I regretted it ever since.  I have now had an implant placed in the area that I had the tooth pulled with a crown on top of the implant.  Cost about 2500 hundred dollars.  That is with my dental professional discount.  If you can save the tooth with a root canal do it.  Not all dentists are trying to scam you, I don't understand this belief.  Do not listen to the above person that said you will loose that tooth and two others.  That is dental ignorance.  If you feel uncomfortable with your dentists diagnosis get a second opinion.  There are no absolutes in dentistry just like the medical profession.  You can never predict how something will work.  There are too many variables.  Patient compliance is a huge part of dental success or failure.  If you are not going to do the work at home to make your dentition better then you may as well not spend the money.  Dentists like doctors are not miracle workers, they can only do what they think is the best course for you.  My advice being a dental professional and a root canal recipient?  Get a second opinion, then If the second opinion matches with the first, go for it.  It will save you aggravation in the end.  The more teeth you lose, the more bone you lose, which ends up making you look older then you are.  You know the sunken cheek look?
124436
You need to go back and see the dentist that performed the extraction.  If there is an infection then you will need to be placed on an antibiotic.  It could also be an abscess coming from another tooth.
581450
I have recently had root treatment on two seperate teeth, I ended up having to get one of them out!! a week later ,so I say no , just ask for extraction , Dentists say they are trying to save our teeth but in fact are making a huge ammount of money from unsuspecting patients, who are usually at their wits end with pain when they visit the dentist in the first place, that they will agree to anything the god like dentist is suggesting !!
642711
You should be concerned that you are not keeping your Dentist in the loop he should know if your infection is not resolving.  \n\nCall him.
670675
NO you need to go to the dentist.  I am sorry if it will be expensive, but you really need to go.  That hole in your tooth is opening your nerves and the root up to infection, which could lead to a root canal or your losing that tooth and even others if you don't get it taken care of.  Call your insurance company for a referral near you.  A filling should be covered by your insurance.  If you don't have insurance, it is still important that you suck it up and get to the dentist ASAP in order to avoid even more expensive problems down the road.  A little prevention goes a long way!
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I've worked in a dental office as an office manager and as a dental assistant, and I can tell you that your xrays ARE your property if you've paid for them. However, if they only took 1 set of xrays, then it is the doctor's property (because she/he is taking them to see what is wrong with your teeth and needs them for procedures, it's hers/his). \n\nNow I agree some dentists are shady and 3 grand is a lot of money, but if you need $3000 dollars of work, my guess is you need some root canals or crowns. 6 months is a long time to build decay, especially if you didn't want that filling the last time you were at the dentist. But if $3000 is for fillings or something simple like that....then yes that's ridiculous.\n\nDentists are allowed to keep your xrays and some even charge a fee for you to TAKE THEM to another dentist because 1.) You're not getting xrays done at THAT dentist's office....so 2.) They're allowed to charge a fee for you to take them because you're taking it away from THEIR office permanently to see someone else. \n\nIn our office, if you wanted to take your xrays, you had to sign for them with a signed agreement to bring them back. So it just depends on the dentist really.\n\nIn my years of experience, almost all dentists charge you to take your xrays away from their office. So find out which one is cheaper.....getting a new set of films at the new dentist's office, or paying $25 to take your old ones and never see that dentist again.\n\np.s IF you xrays are more than a year old...DO NOT get them. Dentists don't use xrays if they're more than a year old and are obligated to take new ones, mainly because of the amount of time it's been since the last ones were taken.\n\nGOOD LUCK =)
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I would get on that waiting list and in the mean time get something to dull the pain, there are all sorts of toothache medicines.  Don't' try to do it yourself, beside the obvious horrible pain that would be involved you could also end up with an infection and that may be worse than what you are going threw now.  Good luck to you.
336104
Most often, there is not severe pain after a root canal, but since you are hurting, please call your dentist/endodontist and ask for instructions on what to do for the pain. Usually, a prescription for an antibiotic and something for the pain will be called in or written. Most offices have a weekend and after hours emergency answering service, or the voicemail message may give a number where you can reach the dentist/endodontist.  If you begin treatment now, you should be fine by next Thurs for the crown. Good luck, and hope you feel better.  Always consult your dentist for the best advice concerning your dental health.
314800
please go to your dentist, he'll check on it without payment because it is his duty to do it. do not take a risk relying on others experience,it might came out for her but maybe not on you. you're right that there's a possibility to have an infection. it's your health! Be safe!
675636
$1300.00  there is the problem, thats too cheap.\n\nYou must have some kind of HMO.  \n\nMost dentist will tell you if the tooth may need further work.  But maybe we can get away with a filling. We'll just have to see how the tooth responds.  Every now and then a tooth does still suprise me and die for no reason that I can think of.  so we usually do the root canal then the crown if all things are good for a few weeks.\n\nPatients hate surprises so we try to cover all the possible risks when they are expected.
369511
Take it from someone who has experienced both.  They are both excruciatingly painful but in different ways.\nSee a dentist.  He/she can give you something for the pain and an antibiotic for the infection that is causing the pain.  Then have them do something about that tooth so you don't have to suffer this pain again.\nGood luck.
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If the dentist did a root canal, that can range anywhere between $500-1200 for the root canal depending on the dentist and the tooth he's doing the canal on.  Although, the dentist should have called your parents (the responsible party) to confirm the procedure and the price of it prior to beginning work on you.  Yes, he did do the the work, but he didn't notify your dad that the procedure was necessary or the price of it.\n\nThe dentist shouldn't have just assumed that it would be paid for.  Of course, since the work has been done, your dad may still be obligated to pay more if the dentist takes your dad to court.  Your dad may not have to pay the entire amount of money, though, since the dentist didn't contact your dad to confirm the procedure and price first.\n\nThe dentist could also file a negative credit report with the credit bureaus if your dad fails to pay (which could hurt his credit).  He might even try to file the report against you if you are legally an adult, which could hurt your credit (or future credit if you don't have any).\n\nIn the future, if a dentist tells you that you need a root canal and wants to begin the work, you should decline and get an appointment with an Endodontist (a dentist who specializes in root canals).  The reason I recommend this is that these are specialists who will ensure the root canal is done correctly.  Dentists might be able to do them, but they aren't specialists and, if they don't do it exactly perfect, you could end up having another canal done on the tooth later in life (or, as you mentioned, it could get infected).\n\nGood luck.
425408
Talk to your doctor and to your dentist and see what they have to say. I would probably say it's okay (except for the painkillers, possible), but to be on the safe side, TALK TO YOUR DENTIST AND YOUR DOCTOR!
662047
back to your dentist would be  start.  Or get a second opinion
332788
If you don't have much money and you are pregnant then you should qualify for medicaid. Your local DFACS office can give you Medicaid and you will get a temporary card that day. Many dentists take medicaid and you can just call around to find one who will. Medicaid for adults will pay for an extraction and all of your prescriptions. I'm guessing that your dentist didn't give you those antibiotics right? Very scary thing to do while pregnant. Not all antibiotics are safe while pregnant. As for going to the emergency room. They don't do any dentistry even with an abscess. The dentist wont even pull the tooth while it is infected because of septicemia. If you find one that will...RUN and don't go back. Your best bet is medicaid right now. For the time being, clove oil can help out with the pain and is available over the counter at your local drug store. Good luck