Re: Dentist chipped 5 teeth

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Re: Dentist chipped 5 teeth

Shyster

12 Jan 2005 05:48

> he was fitting a splint with acrylic to make it more snug. It got hard and
> he couldn't get it off so he was sawing and prying it off of my top teeth.
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> Any thoughts please? What are my rights.

Sue him he's incompetent. I would suggest seeing another dentist from now on
but this one is liable for damages. You'll need at least 4 porcelain veneers
@ 1000 each. So sue for the actual damages plus pain, suffering and
emotional distress. Did he call you that night to see if you were alright?
If not, sue for patient abandonment as well and file a complaint against him
with the dental licensing board of your State. Get a lawyer if you can't
handle it yourself.

> Thanks

Jen

12 Jan 2005 05:02

he was fitting a splint with acrylic to make it more snug. It got hard and
he couldn't get it off so he was sawing and prying it off of my top teeth.
The torque from prying chipped my front 4 teeth along the bottom edge. Also
one on my crowned mo was chipped.

I was terrified while all this was going on and there was pain from all the
torque. This took 2 1/2 hours.
I was sore and scared and left after they cleaned up the mess.

I went back after several days and he confirmed all the chipped teeth.

My teeth are still chipped and even though they aren't huge chips I am of a
mind to sue him.

Any thoughts please? What are my rights.

Thanks

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