How do I deal with patient abandonment? My ortho completely closed and gave no notice, no referral, I have 2 kids with braces and other dentists tell me they won't work on them. Not to mention they keep texting me to make an ortho appointment! And sending me billing notices that I'm past due!
I have tried to see every orthodontist in my area for a second opinion (around 15 total) and NONE of them will see me because I am currently under the care of another orthodontist. Even my general dentist called around, trying to refer me (because he could see the issues) and no orthodontist would accept his referral either. I have never seen a branch of medicine operate this way. The patients are left with no options. Even if a patient complains to the dental board and the board finds the provider negligent, the patient doesn't receive any compensation and is still in the same situation as before. I'm 38 and I've been in braces for 4.5 years with no end in sight. My teeth look worse now than they did before braces (all I had was a gap in my front teeth), my 1.5 treatment plan has turned into 4.5 years and counting, my jaw is significantly misaligned, I've almost lost one tooth due to root resorbtion. I'm desperate but I have no options.
That's pretty absurd, do you mind me asking what city/state or country you live in? That's actually illegal. If you are in the USA I'd write to the state dental board at this point. Sounds like patient abandonment to me. Yes, ortho in parts of the US is a "good 'ol boys" network. I've seen this.
also if you used insurance contact your insurance company to help advocate- if you paid with credit card you can contact your credit card company to help you advocate
@@Straightsmilesolutions Thank you for responding! I'm in Ridgeland, Mississippi and a "good old boy network" is exactly what's going on around here. I actually talked to the investigator at the dental board regarding the issue of no providers being willing to see him and he basically said they are private practices so its their decision on if they take a patient or not. The investigator did say that if I filed a complaint, perhaps it would make my orthodontist address my concerns more seriously. I personally don't think it will help because it seems as though if my orthodontist could fix my teeth properly, he would have done so (4 years is plenty of time). I document my teeth by taking multiple photos after every appointment. My teeth,, bite and jaw alignment have not changed in 15 months. Even though we are 1.5 years past the initial estimated treatment duration, my orthodontist will no longer give me an anticipated treatment completion date and cannot tell me why treatment has not progressed according to plan.
BAHAHA my family is from Northern MS, I get it! Geez- yup, they all golf together. I'd find a general dentist who does ortho then who isn't part of the G.O.B. network. ! Or- gotta go outta state. It's not THAT far of a drive!
First of all report them to the Better Business Bureau I will report them to the dental board and I’ll make it clear that if you don’t get your money back that you’re going to sue them. Also you can go online and you can tell the type of care you got I wouldn’t play games with those people I’ve gone through something similar they’re going to feel the full weight of legal repercussions in my case I advise you to do the same
My orthodontist removed 4 of my teeth, now my tongue is too big for my mouth my jawline has disappeared and i can barley breathe correctly,they mutilated me
Fr fr, this happened to me, to. Thats awful honestly. But,Did your orthodontist remove your wisdom teeth or premolars? And any updates on face change and mental health
This lady a denist loosened my tooth when my mouth was numb, a tooth she had no business touching she was applying pressure to it she was using it to brace herself as ahe worked on other teeth she hit it with a metal tool and then took more x rays, her tech tipped me off that that was funny and not normal, and another lady was balling crying about how she had done the same thing to her she said you were pulling on my tooth and you loosened, she was hesterical... Evil does exist i had just went to three denist over 2 years nothing was wrong with that tooth. Thise guys were criminals though, and i trusted this lady who turned out to be evil. Yea it does exist. My parents own a lawfirm for 40 plus years in Riverside,Ca. Patients are getting scewed and used and abused to enrich these indians and Chinese Dr.s who dont give one fuck. But there is very little that can be done. I am going to file a complaint with the board. And do a small claims for damage. I got one more tooth i need because of her. i had great teeth for almost 50 years until denist came along.
How do I deal with patient abandonment? My ortho completely closed and gave no notice, no referral, I have 2 kids with braces and other dentists tell me they won't work on them. Not to mention they keep texting me to make an ortho appointment! And sending me billing notices that I'm past due!
I am sorry to hear about this but I think that this video covers the steps of how you deal with it
I have tried to see every orthodontist in my area for a second opinion (around 15 total) and NONE of them will see me because I am currently under the care of another orthodontist. Even my general dentist called around, trying to refer me (because he could see the issues) and no orthodontist would accept his referral either. I have never seen a branch of medicine operate this way. The patients are left with no options. Even if a patient complains to the dental board and the board finds the provider negligent, the patient doesn't receive any compensation and is still in the same situation as before. I'm 38 and I've been in braces for 4.5 years with no end in sight. My teeth look worse now than they did before braces (all I had was a gap in my front teeth), my 1.5 treatment plan has turned into 4.5 years and counting, my jaw is significantly misaligned, I've almost lost one tooth due to root resorbtion. I'm desperate but I have no options.
That's pretty absurd, do you mind me asking what city/state or country you live in? That's actually illegal. If you are in the USA I'd write to the state dental board at this point. Sounds like patient abandonment to me. Yes, ortho in parts of the US is a "good 'ol boys" network. I've seen this.
also if you used insurance contact your insurance company to help advocate- if you paid with credit card you can contact your credit card company to help you advocate
@@Straightsmilesolutions Thank you for responding! I'm in Ridgeland, Mississippi and a "good old boy network" is exactly what's going on around here. I actually talked to the investigator at the dental board regarding the issue of no providers being willing to see him and he basically said they are private practices so its their decision on if they take a patient or not. The investigator did say that if I filed a complaint, perhaps it would make my orthodontist address my concerns more seriously. I personally don't think it will help because it seems as though if my orthodontist could fix my teeth properly, he would have done so (4 years is plenty of time). I document my teeth by taking multiple photos after every appointment. My teeth,, bite and jaw alignment have not changed in 15 months. Even though we are 1.5 years past the initial estimated treatment duration, my orthodontist will no longer give me an anticipated treatment completion date and cannot tell me why treatment has not progressed according to plan.
@@Straightsmilesolutions I didn't use insurance or a credit card. I paid the orthodontist directly.
BAHAHA my family is from Northern MS, I get it! Geez- yup, they all golf together. I'd find a general dentist who does ortho then who isn't part of the G.O.B. network. ! Or- gotta go outta state. It's not THAT far of a drive!
I asked for a refund after only 6 days of putting down $$ for veneers. I didn't even make an appointment. They refuse to refund my money
well the video gives next steps
First of all report them to the Better Business Bureau I will report them to the dental board and I’ll make it clear that if you don’t get your money back that you’re going to sue them. Also you can go online and you can tell the type of care you got I wouldn’t play games with those people I’ve gone through something similar they’re going to feel the full weight of legal repercussions in my case I advise you to do the same
My orthodontist removed 4 of my teeth, now my tongue is too big for my mouth my jawline has disappeared and i can barley breathe correctly,they mutilated me
Son sorry to hear this
Look up E.R.R.S.
Fr fr, this happened to me, to. Thats awful honestly. But,Did your orthodontist remove your wisdom teeth or premolars? And any updates on face change and mental health
Thank you
You're welcome
This lady a denist loosened my tooth when my mouth was numb, a tooth she had no business touching she was applying pressure to it she was using it to brace herself as ahe worked on other teeth she hit it with a metal tool and then took more x rays, her tech tipped me off that that was funny and not normal, and another lady was balling crying about how she had done the same thing to her she said you were pulling on my tooth and you loosened, she was hesterical... Evil does exist i had just went to three denist over 2 years nothing was wrong with that tooth. Thise guys were criminals though, and i trusted this lady who turned out to be evil. Yea it does exist. My parents own a lawfirm for 40 plus years in Riverside,Ca. Patients are getting scewed and used and abused to enrich these indians and Chinese Dr.s who dont give one fuck. But there is very little that can be done. I am going to file a complaint with the board. And do a small claims for damage. I got one more tooth i need because of her. i had great teeth for almost 50 years until denist came along.
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS wow what a story so scary and traumatic- thank you for sharing
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