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    cathyc1005 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 28, 2013, 06:15 AM
    Is dentist responsible for mistakes and informaing the patient?
    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.
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    Mar 28, 2013, 06:39 AM
    Consult a medical malpractice Attorney. You will need a Dentist to swear under oath that Dentist #1 made an error.

    Medical malpractice is very difficult to prove and expensive to pursue.
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    Mar 28, 2013, 06:46 AM
    You will need the second dentist to agree to testify in court against the first. At the least you should have no money to pay for the treatments,
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