my now former dentist tried to scam a root canal out of me!

I suffered for years with headache, neck and shoulder pain because of grinding my teeth. I did everything, mouth guard, valium, massage, chiropractor, nothing helped. Then I found out I had a slipped disc in my neck and since I had no injury it was just degenerative, my spine doctor told me to use an inversion table, that helped and suddenly no more headaches or pain in shoulder. I even went to Chiropractor for years and I haven't seen him in a couple months because I also use a big Styrofoam roll under my back and adjust my back and neck with it myself. I also have a neck extension thing lol, but that helps a lot too. Lately all I've been using is just a neck pillow and the roller thing under my back. My jaw still clicks but only at night depending on my neck position but doesn't during the day.

I hope it goes away for you too, I know it creates a lot of physical pain.

It could have been worse. He could have tried to scam you into a prostate exam. Maybe he already did.

I’m so so sorry my sweetheart!

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This is a very rural and very low wage place. I live here because I’m attached to the farm. Relatives tell me very patient rly again and again, “no one wants to be here”. Well that’s no reason to amputate people’s oegans! I mean I’m sorry if a doctors life is a disappointment t to him and his mother but that’s no reason to go full tilt ghoul on other human beings!

There are a number of dental scams these days. One of the big ones is wisdom teeth extraction. My dentist told me I needed all four of mine removed, so I set the appointment.

Then, I did some research and found that a possible complication can damage vocal chords. I make my living talking (radio/podcasting), so I said "no, not right now."

He said I'll have a lot of pain very soon, and it won't go away until the wisdom teeth are removed.

That was over 10 years ago. No pain at all (knock on wood).

Wisdom teeth removal can be a scam. Beware.

Sadly, so many dentists are like optometrists, and even vets. Opto's and vets are getting so mercenary, as people wise up to the scams that are being perpetrated regarding the cost of glasses, and of pet meds and food. You can get human equivalents (some pharmacists will even do this now) in the correct doses, usually for less than 1/3 of the cost of the "pet" meds that are IDENTICAL, right down to brand.

The problem with dentists is the same as doctors - you can't double check the results yourself, and if they call emergency, you have to make some pretty hard choices, fast. Luckily I have standard answers... "No, I won't take the meds. Am I dying? And are you willing to sign an official document to that effect? Also that you will GUARANTEE that the condition you're telling me is so dangerous is DEFINITELY more dangerous than the possible side effects of what you want to prescribe?"

You'd be amazed how quickly they back off and change their tune when you ask them to be LEGALLY responsible for the choices they make about your health and welfare. Good on you for getting that second opinion!

Dental board of examiners in every state. Usually just the the threat is enough but pay couple hundred and have a junk yard dog Lawyer send the letter.

hi chasity. you're a smart chick.

All dentists are evil. All.