cathyc1005
Mar 28, 2013, 06:15 AM
Hi -
My dentist attempted a root canal on one of my molars. After the 2nd visit she said she needed to refer me to a specialist because she couldn't find the third canal. The endodotist she sent me to found that not only did the dentist leave a portion of the tool in my tooth but she also perforated the tooth. I wasn't told this during the procedure - only after being charged $1295 for the procedure. Although they say I should get it crowned and then monitor it to see if the RC fails, I am leaning toward having the tooth pulled as saving the tooth does not seem likely to me and I don't have the money to waste. Any thoughts?
Also, I feel like I should have been informed of the imbedded tool and the perforation BEFORE the root canal was done by the specialist. I would not have agreed to it. I think the dentist should cover the cost, but am not sure if I'm over reacting.
My dentist attempted a root canal on one of my molars. After the 2nd visit she said she needed to refer me to a specialist because she couldn't find the third canal. The endodotist she sent me to found that not only did the dentist leave a portion of the tool in my tooth but she also perforated the tooth. I wasn't told this during the procedure - only after being charged $1295 for the procedure. Although they say I should get it crowned and then monitor it to see if the RC fails, I am leaning toward having the tooth pulled as saving the tooth does not seem likely to me and I don't have the money to waste. Any thoughts?
Also, I feel like I should have been informed of the imbedded tool and the perforation BEFORE the root canal was done by the specialist. I would not have agreed to it. I think the dentist should cover the cost, but am not sure if I'm over reacting.