Kevin M

Last March I had a crown put on a cracked molar and since when I have seen my dentist I complained about varrying levels of sensitivity in the tooth. At my cleaning in September I complained of the same sensitivity (cold, when I bite, and sometimes just pain). He looked at the tooth and the x-rays and told me I did not need a root canal.

A few weeks ago I had an appointment to put on permanent crowns on my front teeth (I had a temp. crown on). The front teeth were originally broken as a teenager and bonded, at my dentists urging I decided to have them crowned. At this appointment again I complained about the pain in my molar which seemed to be getting worse. The front crowns were fitted but were too long and had to be sent back to the lab.

Tonight I had another appointment to cement the front crowns. As soon as I went in I complained about my molar. The hygenist asked me about it and x-rayed it and said we would talk to the dentist about it. When the dentist came in I told him the problem and he said that I would need a root canal. They then cemented my front crowns.

I went to schedule my appointment for a root canal and I was told that the cementing of the crowns used up almost all of my insurance and the root canal would cost me $600 out of pocket, whcih I cannot afford.

I am very frustrated that my dentist chose to cement these crowns and use up my insurance when I had another problem that was causing me pain. I have never dealt with a situation like this before and am unsure about how I should proceed. Any suggestions? Do I have a legitimate complaint or do these things happen? I'm not sure if it matters, but I have very good dental insurance and I am double covered (by my own employers insurance and my wife's).

Thanks!

It was about how every animal on earth served a clear purpose, save one (I think it was implied but never stated that they meant humans). Then went on to say that perhaps that one (us) did serve a purpose, it was the only animal that had the ability to protect all others...

Now, does anyone know where I could find this commercial or at least a transcript of it?

Thanks!

Kevin

It was about how every animal on earth served a clear purpose, save one (I think it was implied but never stated that they meant humans). Then went on to say that perhaps that one (us) did serve a purpose, it was the only animal that had the ability to protect all others...

Now, does anyone know where I could find this commercial or at least a transcript of it?

Thanks!

Kevin