Not every dentist is as bad as this woman's dentist, but I do agree with you that sometimes less is actually better (a blessing, if you will). I know people who had implants done in their 70s, and this was 25 years ago, and they took just fine. However, they also didn't have 21 teeth pulled, only the 6-8 that needed actual implants (and it was 6 months of soft foods until those gums healed, before they could eat regular food again). That's something else to consider.
@@le_th_ That doesn't happen with implants. Because the dentures are not actually touching the gums. So you can eat whatever you want as soon as they are in. I know, I have them.
I read that Dick Van Dyke was one of the early recipients of dental implants, and that he suffered ill health for years before he figured out what was causing it....it was the implants. He said that after he had them removed his health returned, and he regretted all of those years he had suffered.
@@LisaGiesler Wow. I just researched Dick van Dyke and this is what I found: For seven years, actor Dick Van Dyke suffered with pounding headaches, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and neurological symptoms. Doctors were at a loss; an MRI, a spinal tap, and other tests were all normal. Van Dyke finally resorted to a plea on Twitter: “‘ ‘Anyone got any ideas?’ “. It turned out that dental implants that replaced missing teeth were causing his symptoms. Thanks for the tip.
Lady you are an EXCELLENT Reporter. Getting to the TRUTH is your strong point. I hope you never change. So many so called reporters just want a good story, even if it means telling lies & destroying lives. This world needs more like you. BRAVO!
Shout out from Cleveland, OH! WE MISS YOU TERRIBLY! The quality of most reporting from the Cleveland Stations has gone down hill since you left. My worst pet peve is watching the meteorologist fill the anchor chair! What? Was the janitor not available? Meteorologists should only do weather and leave the news to the anchors and reporters!
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I'd need to know more about that woman's story at the beginning. If I visited the dentist and was told out of the blue that I needed to replace 21 teeth, it's time for a new dentist!
some people are easily influenced by authority figures, unfortunately. I question every thing, but I admit that I have been scammed by doctors also, because they are supposed to be the experts, right?
@@Arizona_lilly who? Me! Without any valid reason for doing so, would you let someone pull the majority of teeth in your mouth?! That’s quite a hefty price to pay the rest of your life! I would definitely get a second opinion if I had been told something like this.
@@kellycranford3592 well, I’m this case, I would definitely question the “expert” in this case. Like I mentioned, I don’t know enough of the story to understand why it was suggested on pulling 21 of her teeth, but had I been in that situation I would have most assuredly seemed advice elsewhere! Losing nearly all of my teeth for no truly good reason is a hefty loss for the rest of your life!
My family has relatives in the dental health industry. My cousin actually is a PhD teaching densitry in Boston University. What she told me about the industry was alarming. Many dentists and dental franchises are unethical in recommend procedures that are unnecessary. Just to either raise the bill for tests, and insurance claims. Or worst, like Gental Dental...have dentists that will damage your teeth during a typical cleaning visit that will lead to cavities needing filling or crowns, or root canals.
@@forshigity5000 LOL! Here's a few clues. Go look her up for yourself. Started her career after her degree from Northeastern. Married another dentist and they grew their own practice. Returned to earn her doctorate in dentistry. Now teaches in Boston University. Ah, so many stupid people must add their dumb comments here. What's with the 'maam'? SMH!
@@sl4983 They inform you that they found some small cavities forming and recommend you to book another appointment, or they can do the filling right now. Then damage your teeth on purpose. After giving a new clinic opening in my neighborhood a try running a special on cleanings, this is what the dentist told me, that he found some cavities. I went to my cousin's practice and told her which teeth the other dentist claimed to have cavities and she found none.
Yes they also approved fillers, and people now are panicking with it because it stays forever in people's face, and doctors were saying it last 6 months, running from doctors...
I had to go to an oral surgeon to have a fragment of a wisdom tooth removed that was missed. He said that I had 8 more teeth that had to come out and could do them right then. I left and 18 years later still have all 8 of those teeth in my mouth. Vacations homes don't come cheap I guess.
What?! Why did he say you had 8 teeth that needed to come out? That seems incredibly extreme, especially if your dentist did not intially flag you that there was a problem with those teeth.
Amen. My former dentist suggested implants. An second opinion from an honest dentist is when I found out to avoid implants like the plague. I got braces and fixed the issue and I still have all of my teeth.
The TRUTH is "The implant is never accepted at all by the body". With such big metal screws in your mouth, the electric current in your body will be messed up completely. Remember metals are poisonous to your body. Dentists can tell you a big lie in order to make big money.
Personally ,I believe its time to breakup these price controlling medical and dental groups who have obviously been corrupted by greed. They keep getting richer while patients get poorer. Besides that Dental Implants are so obvious and fake looking like they were mass produced,whiter than virgin snow and each tooth perfectly shaped to perfection and noticably fake.
Best dental care I have ever received was from the dental school at Ohio State University. You have students working on you, and their only goal is to get a good grade.
Yep!! I’ve had my dental care also at two universities because of this reason. Prior to university clinic I saw THREE private orthodontist and TWO jumped straight to dental implants for two of my teeth. One even telling me my root canal tooth was failing and “he’s surprised it’s lasting this long”. I decided to try out the local resident dental clinic and they were able to do what I wanted done WITHOUT implants. Plus the attending reassured me my root canal tooth was fine. Since I only now go to student/resident clinics. My current orthodontist treatment is through a resident clinic and I have had any issues. Yes they are doctors in training and that comes w it’s own risk, but I e never once felt pressured and they care about my input. Yay to University of Kentucky Ortho Clinic and Meharry Medical College!!
Trust a dentist who recommends only the necessary procedures. I was curious about veneers and whitening, but my dentist said they were bad for my teeth and advised against it,even though he provided those services. He told me health of my actual teeth were top priority. I keep him as my sole dentist.
You have a good dentist 👍. Also check out Orthotropics, theyre a channel by father and his child (both dentists) developing methods for fixing teeth and jaw related issues naturally and free.
Did he say whitening was bad for your teeth? I agree with Vaneers because they cut down your teeth and give you shark teeth lol but I think a little whitening won’t hurt?
@@malikabuz It depends on the strength of your teeth before they do the whitening. Whitening products can damage tooth enamel. Having bright shiny whites isn’t worth increased tooth sensitivity or potential damage.
I know there are good dentists out there. But i don't trust dentists. Sad Experience you've had and seen. But most donit for money and not for health, like root canals.
people who graduate from dental school and almost immediately start their own practice are in so much debt that they try to do this to almost everybody who walks through their door . Dentists dont even have to do internships to get much needed experience like other doctors do . most dentists are very very dishonest people so its very hard to find a honest dentist , maybe ten percent of dentists are honest .
@@beatricecampbell1817 So true. It’s getting hard to find honest doctors who really care about their patients wellbeing because their so greedy and only see dollar signs.
@@QueenEsther414 Medical dr's get kick backs for the prescriptions they dole out. Dermatologist no longer touch a patient to find out what the problem may be. But can say what it is. Dentist willing to drill pegs into gums with know idea If the implant will cause more problems. it is actually all about getting paid. People no longer have empathy for others. Politicians no longer giving a damn about this who elected them. Pastors wanting the biggest congragations on TV to get their private jets. People refusing to go back to work because they make more on unimployment. The grocery store raiding prices. Gas stations charging more PR gallon causing other transportation areas to become higher. Townfall of the human race, this country will be the greed allowing Communism to run rapid. And as the Bible says: To is all about the " love" of money. We have become a greedy nation that is killing us. We will price ourselves out of existance if we don't starve first.
No decent dentist would tell a patient to remove healthy teeth. They try to get you to keep your natural teeth for as long as you can. Some of the dentists are unscrupulous quacks.
I went into the dental implant office and he said my teeth were loose and I said they weren't. I only wanted molars and I was pressured into having all of my teeth pulled. He put profit over my health. I told him a few days ago that I ought to whoop his ass! My mother said "what good is that going to do ". I said, if I don't have any teeth I'll make sure that he doesn't have any teeth "
I considered implants but the thought of screws in my jaw turned me off. Why would Ginger pull out the good teeth? Not a good idea to take the advice of ANYONE who has a profit motive.
I hope someone sees this and helps Ginger - she needs it clearly. No one should suffer like this. I'm surprised she's still living, daily pain and Ill health with no way out, and after having spent so much already, it's enough to make anyone question the point of carrying on. She must have hope, I sincerely pray that pays off for her.
Absolutely. & when I go to a dentist in my country of Antigua in the Caribbean, the first question they ask me is "Do you have dental insurance?" Then I notice that they would offer me procedure that I don't really need, just so they can get to max out the ins limit! Now a dentist is not somebody u wanna mess with when ur in his/her chair & they got a drill in ur mouth, so I just dont bother to question them about finances, I just sign the ins.form & head out.
I know there are good dentists out there. But i don't trust dentists. Sad Experience you've had and seen. But most donit for money and not for health, like root canals.
I have trouble trusting dentists. I too have been talked into things and realized in the end that those things have caused problems that wouldn’t exist had I just not done anything. I think of dentists in the same way as I do auto mechanics. It’s so important to chose a dentist with care. If i could go back and make different decisions, I would. As of today, I have no dentist and only go for regular teeth cleaning with a hygienist. I felt so bad for Ginger having to suffer for so long because of someone’s greed. Please, everybody be less trusting of doctors, dentists and car mechanics too. .
@@brigitteleafbarnes1441 Well, my teeth were in bad condition, all upper teeth had root canal which were treated decades ago in Japan, cracked front teeth, infected, so had to remove them. Although my nephew said the dentist should try to save as much as possible, American dentist didn't agreed with that idea. Now I have full denture on upper jaw, partial denture on the lower. 😞 I should have taken better care of my teeth...
I can tell my sad story about implants. I got my first 2 titanium implants 2010 in my lawer jaw. Couple months later they have been removed because of inflammation. I had for around 2 years facial pains, some teeth have been removed. Then the colleague of the dentist said at first we need to calm down your facual pains before doing anything. I got for six months twice in a week shots in my gums to calm down the nervs. Finally my face stopped hurting. Then the surgeon did bone grafting and after healing inserted 3 ceramic implants in my lawer jaw, and one in my upper jaw in 2011. Both the screws and the crown have been ceramic. My bidy accepted the implants, however couple times in the year I had inflammations around the crowns, got every time antibiotic shots and coild deal with them for 11 years. Unfortunately, 2022 one crown came down because of inflammation in my upper jaw, the jaw bone was reduced, then the inflammation was also in my lawer jaw around the implants, that means I had periimplantitis. The surgeon tried to clean it, was unsuccessful. At the end after 3 surgeries all my implants have been removed and I lost also a lot of jaw bone plus incredible pains. Now, the pains are almost gone after 2 months. However, I can not even get dentures, because they will not fit since my jaw bone is so reduced. One dentist told me that even my jaw bone could brake. Now, I will go to a university hospital to get consulting if probably a jaw bone graft can be done or not to get partial dentures, and I am in my 30😔. I mean, implants may work for many people but for my it was a horrible time period and it is not done yet. If you can keep your teeth, do anything possible to keep them. If not, have a lot of consulting before making the decision for implants.
@@mskdub007 oh hey. Thnxs 4 asking. It was SUPER painful. I thought I was going to hurt myself or someone else as soon as the novocaine wore off (almost 20 mins after) & cried myself to sleep. The dentist acted like that amount of pain was unusual. Thank god I found fentanyl on the street & have healed up perfectly w/o any antibiotics. The dentist left or forgot a stitch in my mouth that required an additional unexpected visit. He said it was healing so good he wanted to wait until I go back later for the implant when he cuts it open again to fully remove it. I'm not sure why he didn't use dissolvable stitches but I lost 10 lbs because it was getting aggravated everytime I ate. Things are feeling good now. So good I might just leave it as is and not even get the implant. Idk. Money is tight & i have no pain or problems eating so that's part of it plus it kind of feels good to have the gum massaged when I eat now. I would definitely have an ice pack & extra strong pain killers if I ever had to do it again. Hopefully not.
I went to a new dentist two days ago because one of my crowns broke. ONE crown and he wanted to pull six of my molars because to him it would be better for me to get a partial. He wanted to pull 5 healthy molars because they were not straight and one had a cavity. I said HELL NO, what you’re trying to do is charge me 6k for a partial instead of $900 for a crown and 250 for a filling. People need to standup for themselves, Drs and Dentist and are not always in it for your health but for the 💵💵💵.
Good for you, read my story. I have a comment, I had a tooth removed 13 years ago by an unscrupulous dentist. Now my life is hell trying to fill in my hole in the mouth. Feel sorry for Ginger.
NO GENERALLY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THEIR TEETH PULLED UNLESS ROOT CANAL HAS FAILED AND ABSESSES ARE A RECURRENT PROBLEM .I HAVE HEARD AND HAD PERSONALLY HAD A CONSULTATION FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS BUT DID NOT TRUST THE ATTITUDE OF THE FLASHY CLINIC,GOT A SECOND OPINION OF A N.H.S DENTIST WHO TOLD ME THAT I WAS NOT SUITABLE BECAUSE OF BONE LOSS.........
Miss ewe were did they say anything about them pulling healthy teeth, it about ppl getting them because they have no teeth and want to go that way instead of fake teeth
I feel her pain, this whole system is run for profit at our expense, and we pay double with the after effects! It isn't just dental implants that are problematic, my brother was told a total knee replacement would "dramatically" improve his mobility. It was dramatic alright... the prosthetic knee failed twice, caused horrible infections, and after a total of 8 miserable and costly surgeries to correct the issues, he is now losing that leg. When I was told I "needed" one, I suggested an alternate place to stuff it!
I know there are good dentists out there. But i don't trust dentists. Sad Experience you've had and seen. But most donit for money and not for health, like root canals. Or as an art. But rather........
The manufacturers should be forced to list all of the metals with their percentages in their metal alloys. She isn't in the wrong. The people who lied and obfuscated are.
@@stresslessmailing4758 Prospective patients can do their due diligence by researching their dentist/s prior to making an appointment. Talk to friends, patients, etc., to determine if they're satisfied with their dentist. Also, each state has a dentistry board, which should list the dentists' licensure (whether is it is active or not) and any complaints and/or actions against the dentist. States can vary in their standards, though.
I have 7 implants, since 2017, and though I've had no real problems, if I had known that they were such HIGH MAINTENANCE, I never would have gotten them. You have to wear a nightguard nightly, floss/thread after every meal, use an electric toothbrush and also a waterpik for at least 2 minutes 2-3 times daily and cleanings are 3-4times per year, instead of twice per year. Also if one gets loose, you have to have the implant screw tightened and MOST of all, make sure that you don't get any infection or inflammation around the implant. Yes, they do look great and I don't have anything to remove at night (partial bridges, etc.), but I'm sorry that I got the implants just for the high maintenance alone!! Seriously a huge responsibility and pain in the ASS.
Dentist here. This is just keeping good oral hygiene. The waterpik 2-3 times daily might be a bit of overkill, but this actually isn't high maintenance at all. Flossing after every meal and tooth brushing is basic oral hygiene. 3-4 cleanings a year is likely because of periodontitis to prevent further bone loss. Unfortunately people see maintaining their oral hygiene as a lot of work, leading to problems. Sorry it feels like high maintenance, but actually you are following a basic hygiene routine. The only extra thing here is the waterpik I think You seem to be sticking to it though. That's what's most important, I hope you continue 👍🏾
@@muzic4lyfe2005 Hi, yes it does, because it sits in the bone just like the real teeth and prevents resorption. But you must also keep good oral hygiene otherwise you'll still experience bone loss due to infection
A friend of mine got them done in July. He has had major problems, infections, pain, hospitalizations and his ability to work plummeted. He has just retained an attorney.
@@kimberlygause Florida. I must say they looked really beautiful. However, he says he's sorry he did it as he had no idea the pain he was going to endure. I do know of other people who go out of country for dental work. The scamdemic has made that more difficult. I'd be hesitant to get something that major done elsewhere in case something went wrong.
He will continue to suffer until they're out. He will also have trouble wearing any metal with nickel in the alloy, including belt and watch buckles, the snap on his pants, metal framed eyeglasses and any commercial gold alloy. Yep. Even gold is alloyed with nickel. Sterling silver does not contain any nickel and is safe for everyone
Well if you signed the part of the contract paper about some things may go wrong, he might not get any money even if you do sue I hate when you go to car mechanic shops n get work done n if they mess something up more n what they did didnt fix the car, then you get ripped off like what happened to me n i had to pay for the work done n didnt know my car was more messed up until i drove it away Good thing that car was at its end didnt cost me much n wasnt worth putting more money into it n time for it to go to the junk yard
How can a Dentist do this to someone: I'm very surprised that she agreed to have 22 teeth removed , even though she only had ONE cavity. That Dentist of hers, must've had a very good script for this. I bet she's probably not the only patient from that office going through it.
If she had 22 teeth, she was already missing 10 teeth, which is probably the reason the dentist suggested removing the rest and doing something else for teeth.
this is what some do you go for one tooth you leave with a list of a whole mouth reconstruction then given a bill for hundreds of dollars for cost, some refuse to help if you donot allow them to do other work first before they even get to the problem terrible
I lose all my teeth, but it was a auto accident my mouth hit the steering wheel, broke most my teeth so for my health I had them removed, I had a beautiful smile up till them. But my dentures they did pictures and molds with the broken teeth were my denture almost matched my original smile. My dentist tried saving teeth but most my front and all my left side were broken and that left jaw fractured. I can eat with or with out my dentures. At one time I thought about the implants but saw so many problems with them
@@SA-de4lc No, but I’ve dealt with a lot of legal BS in my life. The waiver doesn’t mean it’s automatically over, but the matter becomes one of proving that the advice she received was faulty, and that would require finding another expert to testify on her behalf.
I’m currently in dental school. Folks, any dentist that you consider going to, ask for their CV. See if they are doing plenty of continuing education. See if they are residency trained. Most general dentists have no business placing implants if they are not trained properly. Please PLEASE do your homework.
@@cbhaessig not true. a dentist can do a post if it is needed but not planned. Preferably they have the endodontist do it. They have they leave a space for the post and then they send the post to the general dentist. The general dentist will put it in. If not, and it’s unexpectedly planned most office will have posts in house and insert that.
@@cbhaessig many dentists are placing the implant themselves. Some are good at it. Periodontists and Oral surgeons are the best. Oral surgeons can save your life if you crash, I would be partial to them doing an implant.
We need to pray for Ginger, that there can be a compassionate skilled dentist willing to take her medical care on and help her, that she have restored health and mental spirits again. Ginger you are loved, do not lose hope, restoration is coming 💛🙏 Please Pray with me for Ginger
sadly there not many if any i know roots in my gums from the last sweeny todd that also dissapearded afire butcherng my mouth. next one treated me like a idiot, you pulled your teeth out i was shocked.was discusted, no asshole, i would never pull my bloody teeth out. i was shocked my that its on my dental records
I'm praying Ginger is restored back to health and that our Lord Jesus Christ grant her peace, that His face is always shining upon her. I'll continue to pray for God’s goodness, mercy and grace will follow Ginger all the days of her life and that she rest because God is faithful, He is good.
@@clairebeane3455 Blame which one of the hundreds of gods people believe in??? Your god??? I can't blame any god, I stopped having imaginary friends when I was a small kid, very early in life I realized how stupid those beliefs were. On a different point, this is an open forum, people can express whatever the fuck their ideas are, like yourself, if you don't agree with them, move on, but don't be so arrogant as to tell people what to do.
It was suggested that I get implants but I know my body is allergic to so many things that I decided to go with a denture. I'm glad I did after seeing this video.
Do your dentures give you problems? Do the bottoms slide out easily? I’m losing ALL of my teeth because of medication I have to take for chronic pain after a car wreck that shattered the center of my back. My plan has been implants because I’ve been told that the dentures slide around
I’ve been having issues after recent dental material… I’m very allergic to nickel.. guess all material has many metals and they aren’t the hypo allergenic kind
@@lisadelpeche3371 Not everyone has problems. One story shouldn't change your mind either for or against something. I've had mine for 10 years and they are fine.
I love all you brave people. Your stories give me hope as I'm on the same boat as many of you. I was always told my teeth were crooked which they were but once they started getting worked on things got worse, costs got high and unfortunate decisions are made. We're human, we're not perfect unfortunately Hollywood and the medical field are in cahoots with one another.
I have had dental implants for almost 20 years after 10 bad back surgeries that left me permanently disabled and a MERSA infection that caused me to loose all my teeth. There is always the possibility of problems including death with any surgery. I am extremely happy with my implants and have never had any problems. I would have liked this article to have included the number of successful implant surgeries for a
Diagnosed with autoimmune disease called Sjögren’s syndrome (and MS…went undiagnosed for 15 years, dr’s just gave me antidepressants). Sjogrens has wreaked havoc on my teeth & I planned on getting full implants. Not anymore.
I have autoimmune diseases. Many of them. I was told anything foreign in the body only improves your odds of getting another autoimmune disease. Because your immune system is already compromised. I was told even a root canal could cause issues. So forget implants. Pull the damn tooth and get a partial or go without. Better than another disease. I’d rather be toothless. But I deal with many AI’s. Started with Hashimotos, then others. My worst is Ankylosing Spondylitis. If you have one you have odds of another. The younger you are the greater your odds are.
@@lisaraper8053 it’s crazy how many people (women in particular) I’ve encountered with multiple autoimmune diseases. My rheumatologist thinks I have lupus now too. I have hypothyroidism which just developed a couple years ago & I wonder if it’s actually hashimoto’s. My neurologist is the only good doctor I have. His mother had MS & died from complications so he’s got “skin in the game” and truly cares about his patients. Most doctors don’t seem to care much. It takes forever to get into new specialists, there’s only one endocrinologist within 150 miles of where I live, and I don’t even bother seeing a general practitioner because they’re useless. I’ve literally been told to “pray” as a treatment method. REALLY!? THATS YOUR GENIUS PROFESSIONAL OPINION? YOU THINK I DONT PRAY ALREADY!?! These doctors have no clue what it’s like. I really wish there was a way they could walk in our shoes for a week. They’d be a hell of a lot more compassionate & dedicated to getting accurate & early diagnoses. I have a a “black spot” in my right frontal lobe from lesions I had for 15 years, never once having steroids to curb a flare up or even knowing that I was having flare ups, forcing myself through life because I didn’t want people to think I was lazy or a hypochondriac. Over the years I saw different doctors & they always gave me the same thing - antidepressants. Told me to quit smoking, get more sleep, exercise, eat healthier etc. etc. I’d lose massive amounts of weight in short time spans, then slowly gain it back to “normal,” then I’d get sick and the cycle started again. I didn’t have my period for 2 years in my mid 30’s. I’m lucky I’m actually improving and stable now. Im very lucky I had long term disability insurance & made a good salary when I was finally diagnosed. I can’t work but the disability is plenty & thankfully I don’t have to rely on SSD. I can focus on raising my kids & I’m so grateful for that. But there’s so many physical manifestations of these “invisible illnesses,” they take so long to treat, and even little things that seem minor can suddenly spiral into a crisis. My teeth are getting to that point. I’d been.m saving for implants but fuck it. I have no doubt my body would reject them. I’ll either do crowns or dentures or whatever. I’ll decide after I get at least 3 opinions.
Ugh I have Fibro, CFS, and orthostatic intolerance - diagnosed in 2005. Had upper and lower bridges on all back teeth. The entire left side (upper and lower) needed implants bc the teeth holding the bridges died. For real, I just had the 1st step for implants completed. When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and the other things. The doctor (Cleveland clinic) said it was possible I had sojourns. This video has me 🙄 and😔. Ugh!!!!!
I'm glad this popped up in my recommendations. I've had similar issues with dentists and I don't trust them, but thought it was just me. This is validating.
I was also a victim of one of those unscrupulous dentists. I had a good tooth removed supposedly due to cavity, and the con artist installed back my good tooth, it felt off after 7 years. Then, had to get a tooth extraction, I am still walking with a hole in my mouth due to an useless dentist. These irresponsible dentists are the main reason people are afraid of them. In general, people don't visit dentists. That lady Ginger is a hero, great reporting.
I am sure if dentists had to reimburse patients if the implants failed and remove them for free, there would be zero dentists out there pushing implants on every patient who walks into their office.
I had the same thought about doctors running test; they should have to pay for all the scans, tests, and imaging that come back negative. They run so many unnecessary tests that we end up paying for...and insurance only covers a percentage so we have to pay out of pocket. If they had to pay for any test that didn't find the problem, they would be more invested in running the right tests!
For about 20 years,dentists have been telling me my teeth are going to fall out any day. I still have EVERY SINGLE NATURAL TOOTH, including my wisdom teeth. Dentists are shysters!
You are not the only one... 20 Years ago i was told i would lose my tooth if i didn't put a crown on it... its been 20 Years ,only God knows when i will actually lose it..🤷♀️🤷♀️
Well, my dentist told me I have a cavity in my wisdom tooth but I refused to do a filling. Then one day, part of the tooth just fell off or crumbled. I got a filing after that, which lasted a year and then another one. So sometimes the dentist is right.
I went to an orthodontist who told me I absolutely had to have my wisdom teeth (6 of them ) removed because 2 were impacted. I went to an oral surgeon who told me that yes I could have them removed but he advised against it and told me it wasn’t necessary and also emphasized that my lip had a 30-40% chance of becoming partially numb due to the removal. I walked straight out of there. I truly appreciated his honesty! Some dentists only care about the money and aren’t honest about the true risks of some procedures.
You don't have 6 wisdom teeth, these are the third molars and you have exactly 4 of them. If you have no problems as a result of them being impacted, then well and good. Personally they partially erupted leaving a hole in the gum that was not properly sealed since the part of the tooth that has that function was not exposed. This can and did get frequently infected so that the gum swells and you can't close your jaw on that side. If you don't get this then ignore it for sure.
@@tonycook7679 Thank you for your comment! The average person has a total of 4 wisdom teeth, I have supernumerary teeth on the top where my third molars are located so I have a total of 6 wisdom teeth which looks pretty cool on a panoramic. It is definitely genetic because my mother and most of my siblings also have extra third molars on the top. I have no issues with my wisdom teeth. One of my third molars on the top actually grew in quite perfectly.
@ Tony Cook. Although somewhat unusual, people definitely can have more that 4 wisdom teeth. The most I ever came across was 12 while working for an insurance company. This case was extremely rare Usually people who have extras only have 1 or two. Often they aren’t removed because they are far from erupting and causing problems. People can also have less than 4 wisdom teeth. They’re the most common to be missing in the mouth.
@@toothrestorer6588 I had two extra front teeth on the bottom unfortunately they caused problems and I didn't have any options now I'm stuck with a flipper and a two teeth gap at the bottom of my grill
I went to the dentist yesterday and they told me how many problems I had and it honestly made me burst out in tears! It was horrific to hear that list, of all of the things that “needed to be done”! Didn’t even quite sit well with me or my spirit! Don’t get wrong I know I need to fix some things, but 4 teeth? The dentist literally named so much shit, it sounded like a damn down payment for a home! This man said I need to go to the ortho, get a cat scan, go to an oral surgeon , get wisdom teeth pulled to “create” more room for implants, saying that the space is to wide on each side for a bridge and it will fail... blah blah blah. The dentist literally told me it could take 2 years to fix everything. Mind you I’m only missing two teeth on each side! After reading these comments & looking at this video, I think it’s the universe telling me to fix the problems I have “of course” but not the way this particular dentist wants me to! I’m going to start off with a deep cleaning, and get me a bridge on each side to fix the two missing teeth ; on each side & im done! This shit is crazy!
When I decided to have implants I investigated procedures, practice and Doctors! I virtually had only half of my teeth left! My dentist had a huge job in replacing my teeth because for years I would never smile...so he had nothing to go on. He did an outstanding job! Love my implants! This is the difference in getting a good dentist.
I have some faith in media still being here to give us the truth. To be the people’s voice. Thank you to this news channel. I love this piece. Informative. Glimmer of hope. I will be doing a lot more research before we make a choice for my husband’s dental problem.
I am 40, the first time I was “treated” and had my teeth/gums ruined I was 15! I never connected my allergy to nickel until I started wearing jewelry way later:(
@@timtoolman9940 No, root canal. I might have been younger, maybe 13, but whatever they filled the chamber with ruined my gums. I still can barely eat apples because my gums are too sensitive. That wasn’t the only time I was mistreated at the dentist. About five years ago we didn’t have insurance and had to go to a free clinic to pull one out but the scoop which they used to pull the tooth out, they pushed it so hard that it went through my gum to the back of my tongue and completely ripped my gum:( I was screaming and they just held me down and said if I move it will be worse 😢 I felt like an animal, was pure torture:(
This lady is absolutely right I live in Illinois 20 years ago I had dental implants put in it almost cost me my life infections at 8 ahold of my face always choosing insurance companies neither one wanted to pay medical or dental I got lucky ran into a great dentist from Texas he took it out I haven't had a problem since the whole of my face by my job phone line is healed I'm doing a million percent better I would not recommend these to anybody thank you for listening to my story
I just got full dentures this past July. The dentist tried to sell me on these posts, I didn't even consider it, it looks like a sh!tshow waiting to happen.
@@MR..181 , I had my teeth removed in July, and just recently, I can eat everything except nuts without my teeth. I hear that it will be easier when I get my permanent dentures in January. That's the thing with dentures, you can remove them if they are bothering you. I can't imagine having anything permanent in my mouth. My teeth were meant to be permanent and they didn't last a lifetime without issues and had to go. Those metal poles are unnerving, to me.
I, unfortunately had this done 3.5yrs ago. I haven't had infections but I have a horrible time trying to eat ANYTHING ! I went from a size 12 to a 4. Very depressing time. I contemplated Suicide more than once. I have horrible sinus problems, have a deathly fear of choking. Now, I just deal with it, find soft foods that I like but, everything has changed. I hate my picture taken because I look like a skeleton with flesh. Worst mistake of my life ( besides my first Husband) Please do your homework before you decide on these. It truly is life altering.
My heart breaks for you. I too have suffered teeth problems for decades. I am allergic to fillings, composites as well as mercury, the day starts with prayer and always pain. My throat swells and feels like my jaw locks up. it's all a struggle. You will be in my daily prayers and I am so sorry you have to experience this because the dental field is so, so ignorant and cruel. Believing there is an answer for all of us, and never give up. You are not alone. Kathleen
Yes, but then you have kids who never grow up with dental floss, and some never see the inside of a dentist's office until they get their first job. Those kids don't have the benefit of 18 years of regular dental visits.
@@le_th_ One can use waxed thread to Floss. Floss was invented in the 1800's. Those who dont get dental care cuz of financial struggles and such , i feel bad for them😐 But im just saying If ya did end up in my dentists office that is the sign you'll see😀
@@zenfan1098 I understand what your point is. The point I'm making is that some kids are born to people who should never have had them in the first place. These are people who don't care about their children. They have them without thought for their needs, their well-being, etc. Some of these parents even homeschool their kids to keep them from the public school system where they (the parents) can be reported for neglect, abuse....or worse. Sadly, too many kids are born to "adults" who may be physically mature....and able to procreate....but are so developmentally arrested, toxic, abusive, neglectful, and/or even sadistic, that the young person will never have a toothbrush, much less know that they need to be brushing their teeth or using thread to floss them. Most of these people will never end up in a dental office. I'm very fortunate to NOT be one of those kids, but there are adults out there....some even working full time with dental coverage....who will never send their child to a dentist, even when the child shows their parent a huge, gaping hole in their tooth. Not every child is born to a parent who is capable of empathy, much less capable of genuinely loving them, and there are MANY more of these parents then most people are aware. There is a VERY good reason why our prisons are overcrowded....why some people become so easily addicted to things like drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex and/or porn. These are people who had narcissistic parents, borderline parents, histrionic parents, sociopathic parents, or a parent(s) who are mentally ill (which is different that having an actual character disorder like a narcissist). Little ones born to character disordered parents had no say in the matter....and many of them (not all) will pay for having been born to a neglectful, abusive, or indifferent parent(s) until the day they die. If a child is raised without ever having a bed, food on the table, or a toothbrush, they're very likely going to have serious dental health issues throughout their life, and having a spool of thread is the least of their concerns.
I don’t know for sure, but your post tells me YOU LOVE TO TYPE ALL CAPS! But seriously, I wouldn’t be pressured into doing something like removing more than half of my teeth just for the sake of doing so! Unless her teeth were in the most absolute worst shape and causing excruciating pain, I don’t follow the logic for her doing this at all.
Yes " Not every clinician is equal ". This is a risky business. As one surgeon said to me many years ago " The body always reacts to surgery. It does not like being cut ". I would avoid this money making procedure for doctors.
If you go to a good dentist who does it properly it can be a real life saver. I wouldn't have my UA-cam channel without mine and I am positive my dating life would be non-existent.
The woman who has the implants with the metal in the denture attachments needs to have the metal removed from the fixture. The metal is making her sick.
Just two weeks ago I had a tooth pulled and my own bone grafted on in anticipation of an implant. A former dentist did irreparable damage to the gum line at a molar. It didn't matter how clean I kept it because debris got under the tooth. A root canal and crown wouldn't fix the problem due to the exposed area. I put it off as long as I could. I didn't know to find out about metal allergies; thank you for making us aware. I'm off to research a bit more now.
I still think there is more to this story than is being told. It’s informative but it also shows how uninformed and gullible people are to allow a procedure to be done without fully checking it out first, checking with insurance etc. As adults, a lot of the responsibilities lie on us. Yes we should trust our doctors but we are the final day in what happens to us.
Had a dental implant placed in July. Within days felt weaker & weaker until I ended up in the hospital for a week. Having my implant removed this week & hoping for best . Lost tons of muscle & impossible to eat because of the constant pain.
I'm scheduled to get an extraction and zirconia implant for a broken tooth in 3 days. These comments make me nervous. The price is also steep...$3800 for 1 tooth.
@@greatestever8976 You may never see this comment but wanted to know how the extraction went and with putting zirconia in? I'm leaning towards zirconia but tons of factors involved
@@louisdefusco411 hi there. I have completed steps 1 & 2 but need to save up another $1200 before I can complete step 3 and get the actual tooth. It was horribly painful after he removed the tooth and the novocaine wore off. I had to find drugs on the street or i might have murdered someone. Drs & dentists don't believe in treating pain anymore it seems. That aside, I'm very pleased with how it's going so far. I have a healing cap on that feels a little bit like there's a Lego in my mouth but it's way better than a broken and sensitive tooth. Hope your process goes smooth!
This must be a thing. I have encountered three dentists in the past 30 years who encouraged a lot of expensive work that I rejected b/c of the cost, and then later when seen by other dentists, I learned I didn't need that work. I'm glad I didn't have the money those times. About 10 years ago a family member tried implants and he had to get them removed b/c his mouth couldn't adjust to them.
@@dannynicart2389 , Yes I had a dentist that used to be a navy dentist that crooked from Tulsa ok advertised in the TV. I really thought he was good as being recommended by a friend. He charge me an arm and a leg ,ruin my tooth, extract 2 and put the most horrible implant , slanting upwards and I look like bugs bunny. It was terrible and I went to Costa Rica, play de COCO and the dentist couldn't understand why the implant was place protruding out. The lady dentist took out the crown and redo it. I used to have beautiful, strong teeth, it is sad what greed can do to a human being.
Not all implants are disastrous. If you need a bone graft, find a responsible dentist to detect that. If you are in good health condition and do not have any allergies, implants, when well made, are safe. Touch wood mine is a godsend. I was sent for a scan and had sufficient bone to have an implant.
My husband went to his dentist for a tooth implant. Within 3 days he developed a bone infection and wound up losing a tooth next to the proposed implant, and part of his jaw.
I’ve had 3 implants due to root canals going bad. My Oral Surgeon is fabulous. It takes up to a year to complete the process. My oldest is 15 years old. No problems thank goodness. I fly back to AZ for my Dentistry and my Healthcare. Phoenix is huge, I can’t imagine there isn’t anyone that can help that poor woman.
Wow, what a surprise!! Back in 1991, I was interning at a TV station in Grand Junction Colorado-KJCT. Kris then just began working for the station as the evening news female anchor. I was in the dental implant industry for quite some time and was looking for some stuff relating to the dental implant and found you, Kris. What a great reporting you did on the subject!! Marvelous reporting indeed.
I feel her pain, this whole system is run for profit at our expense, and we pay double with the after effects! It isn't just dental implants that are problematic, my brother was told a total knee replacement would "dramatically" improve his mobility. It was dramatic alright... the prosthetic knee failed twice, caused horrible infections, and after a total of 8 miserable and costly surgeries to correct the issues, he is now losing that leg. When I was told I "needed" one, I suggested an alternate place to stuff it!
Wow!!! When I was 17 I was told I needed foot surgery on both my feet from a fall, I agreed and I've never been the same since then, I'm 26 and I have constant foot pain!! And can't walk a Mile without pain, I used to be so Active!
@@biga4442 Sadly that seems typical! I have a friend I met online who sustained a similar injury to me (tibial plateau fracture) around the same time, and who went ahead and had plates and screws installed as advised. Years later she is still battling a hospital infection, and dealing with severe pain and disability! She is now being counseled to have yet another surgery to get the hardware removed and is scared to death! The driving principle in healthcare is supposed to be "first, do no harm"... but sadly seems to have become "maximize profit". We don't have a "healthcare industry"... the only profit in health is yours! We have a "sickness industry" that focuses on palliative symptom treatment, drugs and surgery, and is designed to maximize profit for lots of industries... even many doctors are disgusted with it! In 2018, the global healthcare sector's revenue was $1.853 TRILLION!!!
Same. Very common in spine issues. They ruin a lot of girls with insane scoliosis surgeries when they could simply prescribe physical therapy. Braces are torture devices. Surgery and implants are rarely necessary.
I’m beginning to think things like even dental implants, hip replacements, plates and screws and breast implants are not good for the body. They are foreign objects inside your body.
I had problems with the implants and the dentists. Many will torture people, Take multiple x-rays, or perform unethical work. Another problem is getting information, regulations, how procedures should be performed. And extremely high prices.
I peeked at her radiographs earlier in the story. While she still had some teeth, she was missing some teeth on her left side in the back. I personally do not place implants, so I tend to be pretty conservative, I may have suggested a pair of partial dentures for that side -- not the full implant supported dentures she got, or maybe just a couple of implants to regain function on the left side (that would be the radiographs on the right side of the full mouth they were holding up in the story). We usually read x-rays based on the patient's right or left, not our own. On the other hand, if she wasn't having any problems with the missing teeth, I would have just filled the cavity and let her go.
I thought I was the only one! I am suffering greatly right now...have no choice but to go to dentures. This video brings me some solace, somehow. I'm truly glad I watched it. People have come to judge me as a Meth Addict! I am sick...all of the time, embarrassed to go outside, and $40,000.00 gone!
I can relate.. first I had bridges which were supposed to be porcelain wrapped .. dentist Dr Jack Penny , St. Petersburg Beach knew my history of allergies sensitivities. He blatantly ignored.. saying after the work was done, ‘it’s only 2% of the population. Wrong.. that percentage is a lot higher., and does this mean the welfare of that 2% doesn’t count? 🧐🤨 I had Clifford Blood Test done identifying what dental materials I could tolerate and Dr Jack Penny did not tear summary of results or if he did he totally ignored the results. The bridges with heavy with metals inside walls of full mouth upper and lower bridges. I ended up so ill and had to have all teeth removed. Next I go to get lower implants bringing documented medical history and Clifford Results. Dr Tadros - Dental Implant Solutionz largo Florida was outright deceptive telling me he could work with my results using a titanium alloy in alignment with Clifford Test results . He never sent lab results to Lab or checked with Distributer or manufacturer titanium alloy contents. I requested the MSDS Sheets (specs of implant alloyed materials) After months of trying to obtain this info I finally succeeded. It was not easy but I knew by Law FDA is required to provide this info to any consumer. I was allergic to the nickel and aluminum. An Allergist, a Professor at USF put in writing I was allergic and needed to have implants removed. I couldn’t get a private practice Oral Surgeon to remove implants.. literally my skin tissues (inside mouth and progressed through to outer skin- were burning up.. disintegrating. Finally - 2nd week of COVID lockdown an Oral Surgeon at Aspen Dental had the decency and compassion to remove implants. My entire facial form has changed - my health rapidly declined in these 4 years. I’m just now getting clear of the metal toxicity at blood levels. It is past time the put an end to the criminal and corrupt dental profession driven by greed and hard - heartedness. Evil run a muck . Nearly $50 and no retribution. The majority of FDA and AMA (Attorneys also).. sold out to evil and not here for Our Well Being. I could never find an attorney to take my case. I have Faith.. ‘The meek shall know inherent the earth.’
Ginger said she was in "perfect" health. However, she also said she thought the tooth extractions would help her recover from "Valley Fever," which is a very serious fungal infection affecting people living in the Southwest. It comes from the soil and is spread by the gusty winds of the desert. The dentist should have given her a metal allergy test anyway so as not to compound her problems.
I'm in the process of having this done. I have been told there is a possibility of failure. It's something I need & am willing to do my part (no smoking & hygiene to name a few). This is something I have to do so I'll have to take my chances . Prayers for this beautiful lady 🙏🏻
@@freddysanchez6087 I had the same thing happen. At ace dental in Buffalo NY. Pulled the wrong tooth. Then it fractured for months pieces of my root were coming out the front of my gums. Now I can't chew food on the right side of my mouth. I Sri have the tooth that was suppose to be pulled. With what I went thru I will NEVER step foot in a dentist office again.
@@bear420bear .I am with u WOW. ONE DENTIST SAID I HAVE 6 CAVITIES, I TOLD WIFE HOW CAN THAT BE IF WE WENT 3MONTHS AGO TO DIFRENT DENTIST,SO I SWITCHED AGAIN TO DIFRENT DENTAL OFFICE AND MYSTERIOUSLY I HAVE NO CAVITIES! SO I FONT TRUST THEM.I CHEW SOFT FOODS AND THERES A PILL ONLINE SAYS MADE OF HERBS AND KILLS GINGIVITIS AND MAKES TEEHT AND GUMS STOP BLEEDING.I WILL HAVE TO TRY IT.I GOT NOTHING TO LOOSE BUT I AM PUTTING STRESS ON OTHER SIDE OF MOUTH WHEN CHEWING SO I TRY TO EAT SOFTER HEALTHIER BUT ITS HARD.keep researching ,a study showed people native in Amazon had healthy teeth and straight from eating natural,more than us americans
@@freddysanchez6087 ya I've gone as far as learning how to do stuff myself. The tooth that is bad is loose but not loose enough. Eventually I will pull it myself. My reg doctor has no problem giving me antibiotics. I fig 2 wks of antibiotics then pliers. Like an old western movie. Maybe down half a bottle of José. I can't justify going to another dentist. They have no responsibility. Ever since Obamacare its like your nothing but a number. I honestly can't wait til I have no teeth. My grandmother told me after she had all her teeth out no more pain. No more infections. You only lose nuts and corn on the cob. I've always had a messed up smile. I had braces as a kid. Other then correcting my underbite. Nothing good has ever come from going to the dentist.
They have known this for years. Ten years ago a friend told me her dental implants turned her jaw to dust. They knew this and they aggressively marketed an unsafe product anyway for profit.
I went to the dentist, they recommended I have 3 teeth pulled, already missing 3 in the back. The teeth they recommended to be pulled are not bothering me so why should I pull them. So far, so good.
No way! Just give me a bridge for the front tooth, pull or cap the back bottom molar, and leave them alone. The idea that all my teeth will loosen, drift around and fall out doesn’t hold with my experience. I’m missing the molar next from the last on the other side, gone for decades, and nothing has loosened, drifted, or fallen out. I don’t want metal screws drilled into my jawbone! So long as I look reasonable and can eat most foods, I’m satisfied. I don’t mind cutting up my apples or my corn off the cob. Keep things simple. I’ve been sensitive to nickel in pierced earrings. My earlobes get red, swollen, oozey, and crusty. I can’t imagine a mouth full of that! Chronic oral infections can result in heart infections.
Same here. I can only use earrings made with fine metals and no nickel. If I choose to use cheap earrings, I coat anything that will touch skin with clear nail polish and don't wear them too long. I have problems needing dental attention and the lower jaw needs either implants or a denture. I've yet to find a dentist that will give me the denture. My most recent dentist visit the doctor recommended the metal test noted in the video. He said that only ceramic implants should be considered. They aren't cheaper at all and only a few dentists do them. I visited the dentist he recommended who could do them and was way beyond distressed at the price tag of $60,000 for the entire mouth. I know living in the high cost of living area of metropolitan Washington DC will have some impact on what a professional must charge. That really blew me away though. And, BTW, this would have been done under only local anesthesia; in other words, you're not asleep as would be typical of say removing all the wisdom teeth. With no help from insurance and the only help offered was a loan, there's no place for me to turn because the monthly repayment rate would be crushing (I looked up what it would be). Good thing I like oatmeal and soup. Don't have to be rich to like those.
I had a dental implant placed about 5 years ago. No issues at all. I love it. I am in the process of receiving another as we speak. Hopefully the results will be the same as with the first implant. They are great when they work, which I believe is most of the time.
I had my implant in July. Its healed really well. I haven't received the tooth yet because the doctor said it has to heal all the way. Was this what you had to do? I have a flipper. But I can't wait for my new tooth. Also, my implant is in my gums. I don't have any prong sticking out like this lady in the video.
Thanks so much for the report. I've been thinking about getting implants. I regrettably had all my upper teeth removed so I could digest food better with an upper denture. Unfortunately, the denture never fit and the dentist told me the only alternative was implants, but said it was expensive. Since that time, about 11 years ago, I have not used the dentures (partial lower that csused me to bite the inside of my cheek), I've 'gummed' my food. However, I learned that the bones in my mouth will be damaged over time. My next step at this point is to get another upper plate since I accidentally dropped and broke the one I have. 🙄
Wow I feel like this is divine intervention! Both my husband & I were seriously considering getting implants. Not any more! Thank you so much for this report! I'm allergic to many things, including metal. You may have just saved my life!🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕
Such a delusional person! I am a dentist and I can’t believe people just believe any story they see on tv. What happened to the lady in the report is very sad but it’s the exception rather than the rule! Don’t have implants and just keep your failing teeth
@@wolfwhistlewoowoo6297 no am not biased at all…am being very logical and well informed and I know what I am talking about! Did you study for over 12 years like I did? Your knowledge about dentistry and dental implants is s big ZERO…yes it’s sad that we come across stories like that on the media but that’s the exception rather than the rule
@@nizarosoko You are arguing for your entire profession. Honestly I applaud you if you have a track record of excellent results due to thorough care, skill, and knowledge. Maybe you are one of the exceptional dental professionals but there are far too many who are in it for the cash and have no business doing implants. Like the woman shown - how TF did she afford implants on all those teeth? What dentist thought that was a great idea? She already has underlying health problems before messing with her teeth which means that dentist should have been honest about the likelihood of her body rejecting the posts. The truth is that people are gun shy because teeth have so much impact on health. It isn't 'ignorance' it is often regret.
@@nizarosoko with all due respect if you consider yourself a skilled and ethical dentist you should be leading the charge against the scamming of poorly trained unethical dentists performing expensive unnecessary dental procedures that have the potential to cause more harm than good, and you know that happens more than it should. I am a recently retired R.N. and relocated to a state known for having an epidemic dental scam issue. Just this past week I had an appointment with a new dentist. Having had a great former dentist and periodontist which I thank both for saving my teeth following a rapidly developing periodontal disease that came about after having a hysterectomy 18 years ago for uterine cancer which I could not take hormone replacement following and as a result began to loose bone which included in my mouth.Today my teeth and gums are not perfect and it has been a team effort to keep my periodontal disease from progressing which includes my own impeccable dental hygiene. And obviously this approach has worked as I still have most of my teeth and have had very few dental issues since my diagnosis of periodontal disease 18 years ago. I was hoping for the best with this new dentist but this would not be my outcome. After taking a boat load of x-rays which I just had done before I relocated by my former dentist and they were forwarded to this new dentist she also demanded the hygienist do a pocket probe. After that the dentist came in and did a quick exam of my mouth and then tells me in rapid fire I need to have all my upper teeth pulled and replaced by a snap in over implant denture, and 4 bottom teeth pulled and replaced by a bridge at the cost of $38k. And interestingly, this dentist even before presenting me plan immediately following her exam had already had the office contact my dental insurance to see what they would cover and because it is a good plan and the amount was 1/2 the cost of the work. Wonder if I did not have the coverage I do the plan would have been so elaborate ?? All I went there for was a routine cleaning, and nobody except my periodontist who performed laser periodontal surgery on me or another skilled in laser periodontal procedures does any type of deep cleaning on me which is the type of cleaning this new dentist wanted the hygenist to do.. The last thing I needed was this type of cleaning that despite my recession, my gums are pink and tight and attached to my teeth which a deep cleaning could do more harm than good on me because unlike laser periodontal procedures that reattaches gums deep cleanings do not. Had I not been through the issues and treatments I have had been diagnosed with and treated for by competent, ethical, and trustworthy dental providers I would likely not have picked up on the red flags of scam from this new dentist and high tailed out of there and instead very well could have ended up in a similar situation as this woman and others with similar issues. When I graduated nursing school which was likely many years before you were born I took an oath to above all do no harm and to be a patient advocate even if that meant calling out other nurses and doctors which I had to do on occasion if I witnessed their practice as being harmful to a patient that I took an oath to advocate for in behalf of their safety. If more providers had the courage to be patient advocates instead of turning a blind eye when they witness and do nothing about unsafe practices of colleagues then all healthcare including dentistry would improve just for the fact that patients would have less fear of being scammed and harmed and seek appropriate attention early on when less invasive procedures are needed to correct issues.
Dentist are like car mechanics. I've never had problems with my teeth till I started going to a dentist to get cleaning every 6 month after 5 years they totally tore my my teeth up.
My daughter is highly allergic to Nickle. We found this out when she was young, when she got a massive contact infection on her tummy. We quickly realized she got it from the back of the snap on her pants. We had the snap removed and tested and it had high levels of Nickle. Here's where that whole 'having medical insurance' thing comes in. Everyone, as a child, should take a comprehensive allergen test. It would greatly benefit people to have that work-up within their records, so they can be cross-referenced before any type of implantation.
Slightly off topic I know...but nickle plated bits caused allergies for horses. Now days nickle bits are nearly all replaced by stainless steel. I am allergic to titanium, I had titanium removed and instantly felt better in recovery room after surgery.
Thank you for researching this... I was considering implants (when I hit the lottery, that is). Now I know I'm probably better off without having screws dug into my sensitive gums. Perhaps in years to come the process will become much better with research, new processes and standards.
something else to be aware of when considering implants on the lower jaw - something I have not heard anyone else mention is MANDIBULAR NERVE DAMAGE. My awesome dentist Dr. Chilton (Olympic View Dental) warned me that it is possible this could occur with implants placed in the back molar area (which freaked me out) so with his information I proceeded with two normal sized implants close to the canine teeth area for a snap on bottom denture. Thankfully I have had no issues with the implants in the last 15 years. If you are in the Seattle area I definitely recommend him - he will give you factual, honest advice.
Damn some times it’s a blessing for something to be out of your tax bracket
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Not every dentist is as bad as this woman's dentist, but I do agree with you that sometimes less is actually better (a blessing, if you will).
I know people who had implants done in their 70s, and this was 25 years ago, and they took just fine. However, they also didn't have 21 teeth pulled, only the 6-8 that needed actual implants (and it was 6 months of soft foods until those gums healed, before they could eat regular food again). That's something else to consider.
This is so true. If I could have afforded it would have definitely done this
@@le_th_ That doesn't happen with implants. Because the dentures are not actually touching the gums. So you can eat whatever you want as soon as they are in. I know, I have them.
I agree! The first(the rich) shall be last, and the last(the poor) shall be first. (KJV)
I read that Dick Van Dyke was one of the early recipients of dental implants, and that he suffered ill health for years before he figured out what was causing it....it was the implants. He said that after he had them removed his health returned, and he regretted all of those years he had suffered.
Same thing as breast implants
@@LisaGiesler Wow. I just researched Dick van Dyke and this is what I found: For seven years, actor Dick Van Dyke suffered with pounding headaches, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and neurological symptoms. Doctors were at a loss; an MRI, a spinal tap, and other tests were all normal. Van Dyke finally resorted to a plea on Twitter: “‘ ‘Anyone got any ideas?’ “. It turned out that dental implants that replaced missing teeth were causing his symptoms.
Thanks for the tip.
following!
I heard long ago that tooth-problems have a direct affect on the heart, so im not surprised hearing all this.
*tears*
Anytime a Dr. tells you 'no one can be allergic to that', he's a goddamn liar.
Please Leave God out of it, its so disrespectful to use His name in a derogatory manner.
Don't use God's name in vain!
I pray you apologize to God, and turn your heart over to Jesus
You guys are preaching to the rat; the Daddy Rat...
Exactly. Since being diagnosed with a mast cell disease, I've learned you can be allergic to literally anything and everything!
Lady you are an EXCELLENT Reporter. Getting to the TRUTH is your strong point. I hope you never change. So many so called reporters just want a good story, even if it means telling lies & destroying lives. This world needs more like you. BRAVO!
Shout out from Cleveland, OH! WE MISS YOU TERRIBLY! The quality of most reporting from the Cleveland Stations has gone down hill since you left. My worst pet peve is watching the meteorologist fill the anchor chair! What? Was the janitor not available? Meteorologists should only do weather and leave the news to the anchors and reporters!
@The only sun az they are very expensive to put in and I'm sure they're just as expensive to remove. Also, how can you eat without the implants?
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@@theonlysunaz7121Lol. You just can't take 'em out !! Lol💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
@ACatNamedLupus I have two implanted .Thank you ! Very complicated to remove.
NEVER give up a tooth, unless you have to!
Her teeth were fine. Dentist sounds nuts.
Nope,antihistamine., was greedy and evil.
Money-hungry
There’s no way to know what her teeth were like without studying the images and doing a full periodontal screening.
A lot of times it’s not the teeth but the gums that are the issue
No nuts but disgustingly greedy as most if not all of them .
I have a severe allergy to nickel. My dentist suggested these implants to me. I am SO thankful for this video!
The implants need to be made of titanium.
Titanium allergies exist as well.
Zirconia implants are the better choice but tend to be more expensive
Mine are awesome.
Not nickel. Titanium.
Loads of experts on here. All with different conclusions 🤷♀️
I'd need to know more about that woman's story at the beginning. If I visited the dentist and was told out of the blue that I needed to replace 21 teeth, it's time for a new dentist!
Heck yeah!!! Especially if you don't feel no pain ok I get it a person might not have pearly whites but no reason why to pull them out.
some people are easily influenced by authority figures, unfortunately. I question every thing, but I admit that I have been scammed by doctors also, because they are supposed to be the experts, right?
Who wouldn't take them.out
@@Arizona_lilly who? Me! Without any valid reason for doing so, would you let someone pull the majority of teeth in your mouth?! That’s quite a hefty price to pay the rest of your life! I would definitely get a second opinion if I had been told something like this.
@@kellycranford3592 well, I’m this case, I would definitely question the “expert” in this case. Like I mentioned, I don’t know enough of the story to understand why it was suggested on pulling 21 of her teeth, but had I been in that situation I would have most assuredly seemed advice elsewhere! Losing nearly all of my teeth for no truly good reason is a hefty loss for the rest of your life!
My family has relatives in the dental health industry. My cousin actually is a PhD teaching densitry in Boston University. What she told me about the industry was alarming. Many dentists and dental franchises are unethical in recommend procedures that are unnecessary. Just to either raise the bill for tests, and insurance claims. Or worst, like Gental Dental...have dentists that will damage your teeth during a typical cleaning visit that will lead to cavities needing filling or crowns, or root canals.
I wonder how they would damage teeth during a cleaning?
PHD's don't teach Dentistry maam You are lying.
@@sl4983 they don't, she's full of crap.
@@forshigity5000 LOL! Here's a few clues. Go look her up for yourself. Started her career after her degree from Northeastern. Married another dentist and they grew their own practice. Returned to earn her doctorate in dentistry. Now teaches in Boston University. Ah, so many stupid people must add their dumb comments here. What's with the 'maam'? SMH!
@@sl4983 They inform you that they found some small cavities forming and recommend you to book another appointment, or they can do the filling right now. Then damage your teeth on purpose. After giving a new clinic opening in my neighborhood a try running a special on cleanings, this is what the dentist told me, that he found some cavities. I went to my cousin's practice and told her which teeth the other dentist claimed to have cavities and she found none.
FDA approval means nothing anymore
Not true. Weed is now FDA approved.
Yes they also approved fillers, and people now are panicking with it because it stays forever in people's face, and doctors were saying it last 6 months, running from doctors...
FDA is fraud. It’s all about money.
Same folks who gave us the opioid epidemic.
@@shirleyaprile4838 absolutely
I had to go to an oral surgeon to have a fragment of a wisdom tooth removed that was missed. He said that I had 8 more teeth that had to come out and could do them right then.
I left and 18 years later still have all 8 of those teeth in my mouth. Vacations homes don't come cheap I guess.
Wow
What?! Why did he say you had 8 teeth that needed to come out? That seems incredibly extreme, especially if your dentist did not intially flag you that there was a problem with those teeth.
pure evil
Amen. My former dentist suggested implants. An second opinion from an honest dentist is when I found out to avoid implants like the plague. I got braces and fixed the issue and I still have all of my teeth.
Dentists can tell you a lie in order to make money out of your teeth.
All Dentist are not equal just like all Doctors are not, sounds like a malpractice suit to me
@@BuffaloPros Glad you approve of Muhammads Massacres
The TRUTH is "The implant is never accepted at all by the body". With such big metal screws in your mouth, the electric current in your body will be messed up completely. Remember metals are poisonous to your body. Dentists can tell you a big lie in order to make big money.
No, but unfortunately a lot of dentists are dishonest, get second and third opinions, but remember they can cross check your records
Personally ,I believe its time to breakup these price controlling medical and dental groups who
have obviously been corrupted
by greed. They keep getting richer
while patients get poorer. Besides
that Dental Implants are so obvious
and fake looking like they were mass
produced,whiter than virgin snow and each tooth perfectly shaped to perfection and noticably fake.
@@bonnievalls5037 absolutely
Best dental care I have ever received was from the dental school at Ohio State University. You have students working on you, and their only goal is to get a good grade.
Yep!! I’ve had my dental care also at two universities because of this reason. Prior to university clinic I saw THREE private orthodontist and TWO jumped straight to dental implants for two of my teeth. One even telling me my root canal tooth was failing and “he’s surprised it’s lasting this long”. I decided to try out the local resident dental clinic and they were able to do what I wanted done WITHOUT implants. Plus the attending reassured me my root canal tooth was fine. Since I only now go to student/resident clinics. My current orthodontist treatment is through a resident clinic and I have had any issues. Yes they are doctors in training and that comes w it’s own risk, but I e never once felt pressured and they care about my input. Yay to University of Kentucky Ortho Clinic and Meharry Medical College!!
True
Trust a dentist who recommends only the necessary procedures.
I was curious about veneers and whitening, but my dentist said they were bad for my teeth and advised against it,even though he provided those services.
He told me health of my actual teeth were top priority.
I keep him as my sole dentist.
My dentist did the same. Trusted. Give me the facts and let me make my decision.
You have a good dentist 👍. Also check out Orthotropics, theyre a channel by father and his child (both dentists) developing methods for fixing teeth and jaw related issues naturally and free.
Did he say whitening was bad for your teeth? I agree with Vaneers because they cut down your teeth and give you shark teeth lol but I think a little whitening won’t hurt?
@@malikabuz It depends on the strength of your teeth before they do the whitening. Whitening products can damage tooth enamel. Having bright shiny whites isn’t worth increased tooth sensitivity or potential damage.
@@malikabuz if the enamel is weakened or damaged, whitening might not be recommended
Thank you for exposing this horrible medical issue.
I know there are good dentists out there. But i don't trust dentists. Sad
Experience you've had and seen. But most donit for money and not for health, like root canals.
I think smoking meth isn't helping too.
@@joesmoke9679 🤪🙃🤨
You mean dental issue.
people who graduate from dental school and almost immediately start their own practice are in so much debt that they try to do this to almost everybody who walks through their door . Dentists dont even have to do internships to get much needed experience like other doctors do . most dentists are very very dishonest people so its very hard to find a honest dentist , maybe ten percent of dentists are honest .
Thank you for this wonderful video. Dentist pressuring for implants should be a red flag. Run. $4,000 to $7,000 per implant.
Really? That's a no then...
all about creed & money.
@@beatricecampbell1817 So true. It’s getting hard to find honest doctors who really care about their patients wellbeing because their so greedy and only see dollar signs.
@@QueenEsther414 Medical dr's get kick backs for the prescriptions they dole out. Dermatologist no longer touch a patient to find out what the problem may be. But can say what it is. Dentist willing to drill pegs into gums with know idea If the implant will cause more problems. it is actually all about getting paid. People no longer have empathy for others. Politicians no longer giving a damn about this who elected them. Pastors wanting the biggest congragations on TV to get their private jets. People refusing to go back to work because they make more on unimployment. The grocery store raiding prices. Gas stations charging more PR gallon causing other transportation areas to become higher. Townfall of the human race, this country will be the greed allowing Communism to run rapid. And as the
Bible says: To is all about the " love" of money. We have become a greedy nation that is killing us. We will price ourselves out of existance if we don't starve first.
@@QueenEsther414 One must make sure the dr's aren't just handing out drugs. I do holistic myself. Trust non of them.
No decent dentist would tell a patient to remove healthy teeth. They try to get you to keep your natural teeth for as long as you can. Some of the dentists are unscrupulous quacks.
I went into the dental implant office and he said my teeth were loose and I said they weren't. I only wanted molars and I was pressured into having all of my teeth pulled. He put profit over my health. I told him a few days ago that I ought to whoop his ass! My mother said "what good is that going to do ". I said, if I don't have any teeth I'll make sure that he doesn't have any teeth "
You think ginger's teeth were healthy? Lol.
In Hollywood they do. They all about. Perfection.
@offshoreman71 I wish I was strong like you. I know a Dentist who needs a few teeth removed. Like 22
@@offshoreman71 Are you okay? Were your implants okay?
The government can track everything until it's something that actually helps people!
Those Lobbyists make sure that doesn’t happen.
Or hurts their owners (corporations).
So true. It’s a shame
🎯
Thé government never care about people
Wow. Great reporting about a really heartbreaking story and issue.
Wow, hiding this info so they could make profits but I'm glad I saw this video cause for me dental implants are no longer an option!
This needs to be made public. This is a huge industry and a business. Health seems to be less important than money.
I considered implants but the thought of screws in my jaw turned me off. Why would Ginger pull out the good teeth? Not a good idea to take the advice of ANYONE who has a profit motive.
Yes!
No surprise! It's America!
Health has always been less important than money. I have worked in several hospitals. Its all about profits in an insurance run industry.
Isn’t this making it public? It’s a news channel.
I hope someone sees this and helps Ginger - she needs it clearly. No one should suffer like this.
I'm surprised she's still living, daily pain and Ill health with no way out, and after having spent so much already, it's enough to make anyone question the point of carrying on. She must have hope, I sincerely pray that pays off for her.
I don't think most people realize how common dental fraud is.
Absolutely. & when I go to a dentist in my country of Antigua in the Caribbean, the first question they ask me is "Do you have dental insurance?" Then I notice that they would offer me procedure that I don't really need, just so they can get to max out the ins limit! Now a dentist is not somebody u wanna mess with when ur in his/her chair & they got a drill in ur mouth, so I just dont bother to question them about finances, I just sign the ins.form & head out.
Yes. It really is a fraud
SUE their asses
@@dfig007 I tried. For some reason lawyer's won't take the case. Also noticed Dentists backing eachother up.
Lost 8 of mine permanent issues chewing wrongfully taken out.
I'd like updates on this woman. I will pray someone can help her.
Yes has she had the screws removed!??
I know there are good dentists out there. But i don't trust dentists. Sad
Experience you've had and seen. But most donit for money and not for health, like root canals.
This is some of the best reporting I’ve seen lately. Useful.
More people need to post videos talking about this. I was a day away from having it done. Thank God for this investigation.
I have trouble trusting dentists. I too have been talked into things and realized in the end that those things have caused problems that wouldn’t exist had I just not done anything. I think of dentists in the same way as I do auto mechanics. It’s so important to chose a dentist with care. If i could go back and make different decisions, I would. As of today, I have no dentist and only go for regular teeth cleaning with a hygienist.
I felt so bad for Ginger having to suffer for so long because of someone’s greed. Please, everybody be less trusting of doctors, dentists and car mechanics too.
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I agree whole heartedly.
I agree
totally agree and I live in England.
If you start oil pulling with unrefined coconut oil, you won't even need teeth cleaning after awhile.
Dr. Bill Wolfe in Tennessee or Dr. Jeffrey supple in Albuquerque. They are holistic. Mercury removal and mercury free for decades.
When my American dentist suggested implant, my nephew who is a dentist in Japan strongly objected not to do it. I am glad I listened to him.
What did you do instead? Was it just one tooth? What else did he recommend? A partial bridge? Sincere question. I’m in this situation.
@@brigitteleafbarnes1441 seems like you should not do anything implanted! Not even worth it, just do a bridge 💗
@@brigitteleafbarnes1441 Well, my teeth were in bad condition, all upper teeth had root canal which were treated decades ago in Japan, cracked front teeth, infected, so had to remove them. Although my nephew said the dentist should try to save as much as possible, American dentist didn't agreed with that idea. Now I have full denture on upper jaw, partial denture on the lower. 😞 I should have taken better care of my teeth...
I’ve had over 20 years ago and my implants are. WONDERFUL!
What would be an alternative to a molar with a old silver filling and broken corner side? No pain or sensitivity whatsoever.
I can tell my sad story about implants.
I got my first 2 titanium implants 2010 in my lawer jaw. Couple months later they have been removed because of inflammation. I had for around 2 years facial pains, some teeth have been removed. Then the colleague of the dentist said at first we need to calm down your facual pains before doing anything. I got for six months twice in a week shots in my gums to calm down the nervs. Finally my face stopped hurting. Then the surgeon did bone grafting and after healing inserted 3 ceramic implants in my lawer jaw, and one in my upper jaw in 2011. Both the screws and the crown have been ceramic. My bidy accepted the implants, however couple times in the year I had inflammations around the crowns, got every time antibiotic shots and coild deal with them for 11 years. Unfortunately, 2022 one crown came down because of inflammation in my upper jaw, the jaw bone was reduced, then the inflammation was also in my lawer jaw around the implants, that means I had periimplantitis. The surgeon tried to clean it, was unsuccessful. At the end after 3 surgeries all my implants have been removed and I lost also a lot of jaw bone plus incredible pains. Now, the pains are almost gone after 2 months. However, I can not even get dentures, because they will not fit since my jaw bone is so reduced. One dentist told me that even my jaw bone could brake. Now, I will go to a university hospital to get consulting if probably a jaw bone graft can be done or not to get partial dentures, and I am in my 30😔.
I mean, implants may work for many people but for my it was a horrible time period and it is not done yet.
If you can keep your teeth, do anything possible to keep them. If not, have a lot of consulting before making the decision for implants.
So how are u now are u toothless how's life in scared to loose all my teeth I have bone loos too
@@greatestever8976 how did the implant go?
@@greatestever8976 how was the procedure? Any problems?
But you only had two implants to begin with right? Why do you need dentures now?
@@mskdub007 oh hey. Thnxs 4 asking. It was SUPER painful. I thought I was going to hurt myself or someone else as soon as the novocaine wore off (almost 20 mins after) & cried myself to sleep. The dentist acted like that amount of pain was unusual. Thank god I found fentanyl on the street & have healed up perfectly w/o any antibiotics. The dentist left or forgot a stitch in my mouth that required an additional unexpected visit. He said it was healing so good he wanted to wait until I go back later for the implant when he cuts it open again to fully remove it. I'm not sure why he didn't use dissolvable stitches but I lost 10 lbs because it was getting aggravated everytime I ate. Things are feeling good now. So good I might just leave it as is and not even get the implant. Idk. Money is tight & i have no pain or problems eating so that's part of it plus it kind of feels good to have the gum massaged when I eat now. I would definitely have an ice pack & extra strong pain killers if I ever had to do it again. Hopefully not.
I went to a new dentist two days ago because one of my crowns broke. ONE crown and he wanted to pull six of my molars because to him it would be better for me to get a partial. He wanted to pull 5 healthy molars because they were not straight and one had a cavity. I said HELL NO, what you’re trying to do is charge me 6k for a partial instead of $900 for a crown and 250 for a filling. People need to standup for themselves, Drs and Dentist and are not always in it for your health but for the 💵💵💵.
I just paid $1,200 to fix a crown
@@dorothynewhouse1160 Was that with/without insurance? My health insurance covers so little of my dental fees and it’s so expensive…
@@Freeworld856 with out insurance, I paid cash had to borrow from my family and boyfriend
Good for you, read my story. I have a comment, I had a tooth removed 13 years ago by an unscrupulous dentist. Now my life is hell trying to fill in my hole in the mouth. Feel sorry for Ginger.
Why would you pull all of your healthy teeth? That's just ridiculous
That’s my question….
Really it's all about that $$$$$
NO GENERALLY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THEIR TEETH PULLED UNLESS ROOT CANAL HAS FAILED AND ABSESSES ARE A RECURRENT PROBLEM .I HAVE HEARD AND HAD PERSONALLY HAD A CONSULTATION FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS BUT DID NOT TRUST THE ATTITUDE OF THE FLASHY CLINIC,GOT A SECOND OPINION OF A N.H.S DENTIST WHO TOLD ME THAT I WAS NOT SUITABLE BECAUSE OF BONE LOSS.........
Miss ewe were did they say anything about them pulling healthy teeth, it about ppl getting them because they have no teeth and want to go that way instead of fake teeth
Yeah don't get it seriously I really understand maybe one but wooow all what posed you.
As the old saying goes "If it's not broke, don't try to fix it."
I feel her pain, this whole system is run for profit at our expense, and we pay double with the after effects! It isn't just dental implants that are problematic, my brother was told a total knee replacement would "dramatically" improve his mobility. It was dramatic alright... the prosthetic knee failed twice, caused horrible infections, and after a total of 8 miserable and costly surgeries to correct the issues, he is now losing that leg. When I was told I "needed" one, I suggested an alternate place to stuff it!
I know there are good dentists out there. But i don't trust dentists. Sad
Experience you've had and seen. But most donit for money and not for health, like root canals. Or as an art. But rather........
I wish dentists would do their job as honest as clear water bu🤔
The manufacturers should be forced to list all of the metals with their percentages in their metal alloys. She isn't in the wrong. The people who lied and obfuscated are.
@@stresslessmailing4758 Prospective patients can do their due diligence by researching their dentist/s prior to making an appointment. Talk to friends, patients, etc., to determine if they're satisfied with their dentist. Also, each state has a dentistry board, which should list the dentists' licensure (whether is it is active or not) and any complaints and/or actions against the dentist. States can vary in their standards, though.
I have 7 implants, since 2017, and though I've had no real problems, if I had known that they were such HIGH MAINTENANCE, I never would have gotten them. You have to wear a nightguard nightly, floss/thread after every meal, use an electric toothbrush and also a waterpik for at least 2 minutes 2-3 times daily and cleanings are 3-4times per year, instead of twice per year. Also if one gets loose, you have to have the implant screw tightened and MOST of all, make sure that you don't get any infection or inflammation around the implant. Yes, they do look great and I don't have anything to remove at night (partial bridges, etc.), but I'm sorry that I got the implants just for the high maintenance alone!! Seriously a huge responsibility and pain in the ASS.
But what's your option if you have almost no teeth left....removables are horrible
Dentist here. This is just keeping good oral hygiene. The waterpik 2-3 times daily might be a bit of overkill, but this actually isn't high maintenance at all. Flossing after every meal and tooth brushing is basic oral hygiene. 3-4 cleanings a year is likely because of periodontitis to prevent further bone loss.
Unfortunately people see maintaining their oral hygiene as a lot of work, leading to problems.
Sorry it feels like high maintenance, but actually you are following a basic hygiene routine. The only extra thing here is the waterpik I think You seem to be sticking to it though. That's what's most important, I hope you continue 👍🏾
@@bookmaniac7992 hi...does getting all on 4 or all on 2 (fixed or removable) help prevent bone loss?
@@muzic4lyfe2005 Hi, yes it does, because it sits in the bone just like the real teeth and prevents resorption. But you must also keep good oral hygiene otherwise you'll still experience bone loss due to infection
@@bookmaniac7992 thank you for your reply 🙌
A friend of mine got them done in July. He has had major problems, infections, pain, hospitalizations and his ability to work plummeted. He has just retained an attorney.
WHERE DID HE GET THEM MAY I ASK? I WAS CONSIDERING GOING TO CANCUN TO HAVETHEM DONE.
@@kimberlygause Florida. I must say they looked really beautiful. However, he says he's sorry he did it as he had no idea the pain he was going to endure.
I do know of other people who go out of country for dental work. The scamdemic has made that more difficult. I'd be hesitant to get something that major done elsewhere in case something went wrong.
He will continue to suffer until they're out. He will also have trouble wearing any metal with nickel in the alloy, including belt and watch buckles, the snap on his pants, metal framed eyeglasses and any commercial gold alloy. Yep. Even gold is alloyed with nickel.
Sterling silver does not contain any nickel and is safe for everyone
Well if you signed the part of the contract paper about some things may go wrong, he might not get any money even if you do sue
I hate when you go to car mechanic shops n get work done n if they mess something up more n what they did didnt fix the car, then you get ripped off like what happened to me n i had to pay for the work done n didnt know my car was more messed up until i drove it away
Good thing that car was at its end didnt cost me much n wasnt worth putting more money into it n time for it to go to the junk yard
How can a Dentist do this to someone: I'm very surprised that she agreed to have 22 teeth removed , even though she only had ONE cavity. That Dentist of hers, must've had a very good script for this. I bet she's probably not the only patient from that office going through it.
If she had 22 teeth, she was already missing 10 teeth, which is probably the reason the dentist suggested removing the rest and doing something else for teeth.
this is what some do you go for one tooth you leave with a list of a whole mouth reconstruction then given a bill for hundreds of dollars for cost, some refuse to help if you donot allow them to do other work first before they even get to the problem terrible
I lose all my teeth, but it was a auto accident my mouth hit the steering wheel, broke most my teeth so for my health I had them removed, I had a beautiful smile up till them. But my dentures they did pictures and molds with the broken teeth were my denture almost matched my original smile. My dentist tried saving teeth but most my front and all my left side were broken and that left jaw fractured. I can eat with or with out my dentures. At one time I thought about the implants but saw so many problems with them
That settles it for me I need two implants right now I'm wearing a partial, and the price is insane, 11,000.00, greed
Ppl in the US are quite gullible unfortunately and fall prey to corrupt dentists.
My dentist told me this years ago, about all the infections. He steered away from dental implants and I couldn't be happier.
YOU WERE BLESSED.
What did you do...
Your dentist was wrong. Most implants are successful.
What? I don't believe you at all!!! All dentists are greedy crooks and I have yet to meet one that will forego charging someone $5000 per implant
@@bigmacdaddy1234 This report says you're wrong. Are you a Dentist? I hear root canals are also bad. Leading to heart issues.
Thanks for this report. I’m one of the failures. Now I have a niece who is considering an implant, so I sent her this to hopefully change her mind.
what are her options ??
Go after that dentists insurance. You will need a private attorney to do so but they definitely prefer to settle. Food for thought.
It's not so simple! Don't give people false hope. You have to prove the dentist did something wildly out of protocol to even get a lawyer to listen!
@@amyl8450 you are absolutely right ! It's not that simple. Besides, can money buy back her good health? The damage is already done !
The lady signed a waiver. That would complicate any claim.
@@TehKaiser Are you a lawyer?
@@SA-de4lc No, but I’ve dealt with a lot of legal BS in my life. The waiver doesn’t mean it’s automatically over, but the matter becomes one of proving that the advice she received was faulty, and that would require finding another expert to testify on her behalf.
We are saddened by this! Ginger is a beautiful girl!
She still looks hot 🔥
This is why they call it "Practicing" Medicine.
Amen and we are the guinea pigs
Dr. Huzniak
Life-long students studying on every single patient.
Dang!
Right! Practicing hiding the risk to keep those dollars rolling in. Like many other "PRACTICING" smh.
I’m currently in dental school. Folks, any dentist that you consider going to, ask for their CV. See if they are doing plenty of continuing education. See if they are residency trained. Most general dentists have no business placing implants if they are not trained properly. Please PLEASE do your homework.
you dont have to ask for their cv. Just ask the staff or their assistants.
Most dentists don’t put the posts in etc, don’t they usually send the patient to a specialist for that ?
@@cbhaessig not true. a dentist can do a post if it is needed but not planned. Preferably they have the endodontist do it. They have they leave a space for the post and then they send the post to the general dentist. The general dentist will put it in. If not, and it’s unexpectedly planned most office will have posts in house and insert that.
@@cbhaessig many dentists are placing the implant themselves. Some are good at it. Periodontists and Oral surgeons are the best. Oral surgeons can save your life if you crash, I would be partial to them doing an implant.
Well said
We need to pray for Ginger, that there can be a compassionate skilled dentist willing to take her medical care on and help her, that she have restored health and mental spirits again. Ginger you are loved, do not lose hope, restoration is coming 💛🙏 Please Pray with me for Ginger
sadly there not many if any i know roots in my gums from the last sweeny todd that also dissapearded afire butcherng my mouth. next one treated me like a idiot, you pulled your teeth out i was shocked.was discusted, no asshole, i would never pull my bloody teeth out. i was shocked my that its on my dental records
I'm praying Ginger is restored back to health and that our Lord Jesus Christ grant her peace, that His face is always shining upon her. I'll continue to pray for God’s goodness, mercy and grace will follow Ginger all the days of her life and that she rest because God is faithful, He is good.
Stop praying to that same deity that allowed this to happen, get a lawyer and sue the dentist/criminal ass off!!!
@@DrGarri Good grief. Stop blaming god for every single offense.
@@clairebeane3455 Blame which one of the hundreds of gods people believe in??? Your god??? I can't blame any god, I stopped having imaginary friends when I was a small kid, very early in life I realized how stupid those beliefs were. On a different point, this is an open forum, people can express whatever the fuck their ideas are, like yourself, if you don't agree with them, move on, but don't be so arrogant as to tell people what to do.
It was suggested that I get implants but I know my body is allergic to so many things that I decided to go with a denture. I'm glad I did after seeing this video.
Me to. My body doesnt like it when i get simple fillings. Silver or white doesnt matter
And those implants have always looked just horrifically painful to have put in!!
No thanks! 😳
Do your dentures give you problems? Do the bottoms slide out easily? I’m losing ALL of my teeth because of medication I have to take for chronic pain after a car wreck that shattered the center of my back. My plan has been implants because I’ve been told that the dentures slide around
One of those times you REALLY need to override your doctor!! I'm glad you knew better!
I’ve been having issues after recent dental material… I’m very allergic to nickel.. guess all material has many metals and they aren’t the hypo allergenic kind
I got implants over 15 years ago. Thank goodness I haven't had any problems 🙏
I’ve had my implants for 4 years now. I’ve had no problems also, best decision I made to get them.
Thank God for that that's a blessing mam
Ive had my implants for six years. Best health decision I've made so far in my life. Not a single problem.
it's good you guys never had any problems. you found a good dentist but after hearing this story, dental implants is not worth getting.
@@lisadelpeche3371 Not everyone has problems. One story shouldn't change your mind either for or against something. I've had mine for 10 years and they are fine.
I love all you brave people. Your stories give me hope as I'm on the same boat as many of you. I was always told my teeth were crooked which they were but once they started getting worked on things got worse, costs got high and unfortunate decisions are made. We're human, we're not perfect unfortunately Hollywood and the medical field are in cahoots with one another.
I have had dental implants for almost 20 years after 10 bad back surgeries that left me permanently disabled and a MERSA infection that caused me to loose all my teeth. There is always the possibility of problems including death with any surgery. I am extremely happy with my implants and have never had any problems. I would have liked this article to have included the number of successful implant surgeries for a
Seriously!!!
Diagnosed with autoimmune disease called Sjögren’s syndrome (and MS…went undiagnosed for 15 years, dr’s just gave me antidepressants). Sjogrens has wreaked havoc on my teeth & I planned on getting full implants. Not anymore.
I have autoimmune diseases. Many of them. I was told anything foreign in the body only improves your odds of getting another autoimmune disease. Because your immune system is already compromised. I was told even a root canal could cause issues. So forget implants. Pull the damn tooth and get a partial or go without. Better than another disease. I’d rather be toothless. But I deal with many AI’s. Started with Hashimotos, then others. My worst is Ankylosing Spondylitis. If you have one you have odds of another. The younger you are the greater your odds are.
@@lisaraper8053 it’s crazy how many people (women in particular) I’ve encountered with multiple autoimmune diseases. My rheumatologist thinks I have lupus now too. I have hypothyroidism which just developed a couple years ago & I wonder if it’s actually hashimoto’s. My neurologist is the only good doctor I have. His mother had MS & died from complications so he’s got “skin in the game” and truly cares about his patients. Most doctors don’t seem to care much. It takes forever to get into new specialists, there’s only one endocrinologist within 150 miles of where I live, and I don’t even bother seeing a general practitioner because they’re useless. I’ve literally been told to “pray” as a treatment method. REALLY!? THATS YOUR GENIUS PROFESSIONAL OPINION? YOU THINK I DONT PRAY ALREADY!?!
These doctors have no clue what it’s like. I really wish there was a way they could walk in our shoes for a week. They’d be a hell of a lot more compassionate & dedicated to getting accurate & early diagnoses. I have a a “black spot” in my right frontal lobe from lesions I had for 15 years, never once having steroids to curb a flare up or even knowing that I was having flare ups, forcing myself through life because I didn’t want people to think I was lazy or a hypochondriac. Over the years I saw different doctors & they always gave me the same thing - antidepressants. Told me to quit smoking, get more sleep, exercise, eat healthier etc. etc. I’d lose massive amounts of weight in short time spans, then slowly gain it back to “normal,” then I’d get sick and the cycle started again. I didn’t have my period for 2 years in my mid 30’s.
I’m lucky I’m actually improving and stable now. Im very lucky I had long term disability insurance & made a good salary when I was finally diagnosed. I can’t work but the disability is plenty & thankfully I don’t have to rely on SSD. I can focus on raising my kids & I’m so grateful for that. But there’s so many physical manifestations of these “invisible illnesses,” they take so long to treat, and even little things that seem minor can suddenly spiral into a crisis. My teeth are getting to that point. I’d been.m saving for implants but fuck it. I have no doubt my body would reject them. I’ll either do crowns or dentures or whatever. I’ll decide after I get at least 3 opinions.
Ugh I have Fibro, CFS, and orthostatic intolerance - diagnosed in 2005. Had upper and lower bridges on all back teeth. The entire left side (upper and lower) needed implants bc the teeth holding the bridges died. For real, I just had the 1st step for implants completed.
When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and the other things. The doctor (Cleveland clinic) said it was possible I had sojourns.
This video has me 🙄 and😔. Ugh!!!!!
Ditto, I have RA and Lupus. Thought about these things but no more
I have Sjogren's and teeth issues too!
I'm glad this popped up in my recommendations. I've had similar issues with dentists and I don't trust them, but thought it was just me. This is validating.
I was also a victim of one of those unscrupulous dentists. I had a good tooth removed supposedly due to cavity, and the con artist installed back my good tooth, it felt off after 7 years. Then, had to get a tooth extraction, I am still walking with a hole in my mouth due to an useless dentist. These irresponsible dentists are the main reason people are afraid of them. In general, people don't visit dentists. That lady Ginger is a hero, great reporting.
I am sure if dentists had to reimburse patients if the implants failed and remove them for free, there would be zero dentists out there pushing implants on every patient who walks into their office.
I had the same thought about doctors running test; they should have to pay for all the scans, tests, and imaging that come back negative. They run so many unnecessary tests that we end up paying for...and insurance only covers a percentage so we have to pay out of pocket. If they had to pay for any test that didn't find the problem, they would be more invested in running the right tests!
Statute if limitations helps them get away, they usually don't fail immediately.
Did you ever think why someone may have lost their tooth/teeth to begin with?
I have a good dentist like that, my implant actually broke, so he got me another.
Yep 💯
For about 20 years,dentists have been telling me my teeth are going to fall out any day. I still have EVERY SINGLE NATURAL TOOTH, including my wisdom teeth. Dentists are shysters!
Same here.
You are not the only one... 20 Years ago i was told i would lose my tooth if i didn't put a crown on it... its been 20 Years ,only God knows when i will actually lose it..🤷♀️🤷♀️
Same, 20yrs without issues
My brother is is the same, all his teeth snow white...me, just came from the dentist's yesterday 😭
Well, my dentist told me I have a cavity in my wisdom tooth but I refused to do a filling. Then one day, part of the tooth just fell off or crumbled. I got a filing after that, which lasted a year and then another one. So sometimes the dentist is right.
I went to an orthodontist who told me I absolutely had to have my wisdom teeth (6 of them ) removed because 2 were impacted. I went to an oral surgeon who told me that yes I could have them removed but he advised against it and told me it wasn’t necessary and also emphasized that my lip had a 30-40% chance of becoming partially numb due to the removal. I walked straight out of there. I truly appreciated his honesty! Some dentists only care about the money and aren’t honest about the true risks of some procedures.
You don't have 6 wisdom teeth, these are the third molars and you have exactly 4 of them. If you have no problems as a result of them being impacted, then well and good. Personally they partially erupted leaving a hole in the gum that was not properly sealed since the part of the tooth that has that function was not exposed. This can and did get frequently infected so that the gum swells and you can't close your jaw on that side. If you don't get this then ignore it for sure.
@@tonycook7679 Thank you for your comment! The average person has a total of 4 wisdom teeth, I have supernumerary teeth on the top where my third molars are located so I have a total of 6 wisdom teeth which looks pretty cool on a panoramic. It is definitely genetic because my mother and most of my siblings also have extra third molars on the top. I have no issues with my wisdom teeth. One of my third molars on the top actually grew in quite perfectly.
@ Tony Cook. Although somewhat unusual, people definitely can have more that 4 wisdom teeth. The most I ever came across was 12 while working for an insurance company. This case was extremely rare Usually people who have extras only have 1 or two. Often they aren’t removed because they are far from erupting and causing problems. People can also have less than 4 wisdom teeth. They’re the most common to be missing in the mouth.
@@toothrestorer6588 I had two extra front teeth on the bottom unfortunately they caused problems and I didn't have any options now I'm stuck with a flipper and a two teeth gap at the bottom of my grill
Um no, your orthodontist is not an oral surgeon, he referred you a surgeon decided it was risky. Nobody was trying to make money off of you.
I went to the dentist yesterday and they told me how many problems I had and it honestly made me burst out in tears! It was horrific to hear that list, of all of the things that “needed to be done”! Didn’t even quite sit well with me or my spirit! Don’t get wrong I know I need to fix some things, but 4 teeth? The dentist literally named so much shit, it sounded like a damn down payment for a home! This man said I need to go to the ortho, get a cat scan, go to an oral surgeon , get wisdom teeth pulled to “create” more room for implants, saying that the space is to wide on each side for a bridge and it will fail... blah blah blah. The dentist literally told me it could take 2 years to fix everything. Mind you I’m only missing two teeth on each side! After reading these comments & looking at this video, I think it’s the universe telling me to fix the problems I have “of course” but not the way this particular dentist wants me to! I’m going to start off with a deep cleaning, and get me a bridge on each side to fix the two missing teeth ; on each side & im done! This shit is crazy!
I got screwed!!!
That sounds like a good plan, bridges can definitely restore a well functioning jaw and doesn't take a year to complete the process
God is trying to show you the truth
Be carefull with the windsoom teeth, They can Affect your other teeth
But with ortho then can be pulled on your gap where molars are missing ANS then you wont Need implants anymore
When I decided to have implants I investigated procedures, practice and Doctors! I virtually had only half of my teeth left! My dentist had a huge job in replacing my teeth because for years I would never smile...so he had nothing to go on. He did an outstanding job! Love my implants! This is the difference in getting a good dentist.
How long have they been in if you don't mind me asking?
Hello how are you doing. I believe you are healthy and also having a nice weather where you are. I want a new friend Ok!
Does it feel like a normal tooth or is it something you always notice kinda like braces ?
My dentist is the inventor of the ultratooth implants. I'm so grateful I went to him for my work. This video still surprised me.
@@crystalmckinney460How much did it cost?
I have some faith in media still being here to give us the truth. To be the people’s voice. Thank you to this news channel. I love this piece. Informative. Glimmer of hope. I will be doing a lot more research before we make a choice for my husband’s dental problem.
I am 40, the first time I was “treated” and had my teeth/gums ruined I was 15! I never connected my allergy to nickel until I started wearing jewelry way later:(
You had implants at 15?
@@timtoolman9940 No, root canal. I might have been younger, maybe 13, but whatever they filled the chamber with ruined my gums. I still can barely eat apples because my gums are too sensitive. That wasn’t the only time I was mistreated at the dentist. About five years ago we didn’t have insurance and had to go to a free clinic to pull one out but the scoop which they used to pull the tooth out, they pushed it so hard that it went through my gum to the back of my tongue and completely ripped my gum:( I was screaming and they just held me down and said if I move it will be worse 😢 I felt like an animal, was pure torture:(
This lady is absolutely right I live in Illinois 20 years ago I had dental implants put in it almost cost me my life infections at 8 ahold of my face always choosing insurance companies neither one wanted to pay medical or dental I got lucky ran into a great dentist from Texas he took it out I haven't had a problem since the whole of my face by my job phone line is healed I'm doing a million percent better I would not recommend these to anybody thank you for listening to my story
He removed your implant?
Had full dentures for 7 years. The best decision I ever made to do with my health. Glad I didn't have implants.
Not everyone has problems with implants. I have two molar ones with no issues.
I just got full dentures this past July. The dentist tried to sell me on these posts, I didn't even consider it, it looks like a sh!tshow waiting to happen.
Have plastic ones for 25 years, dont wear them much..never eaten in..ha ha ha..
I have my four frontal teeth faked removable dentures since I was seventeen and it’s done no problem.
@@MR..181 , I had my teeth removed in July, and just recently, I can eat everything except nuts without my teeth. I hear that it will be easier when I get my permanent dentures in January.
That's the thing with dentures, you can remove them if they are bothering you. I can't imagine having anything permanent in my mouth. My teeth were meant to be permanent and they didn't last a lifetime without issues and had to go. Those metal poles are unnerving, to me.
Great work!! I'm not getting implants until I know they are completely safe. Wow! Thank you so much for this information. 💗
Dont be ignorant. They are safe
I, unfortunately had this done 3.5yrs ago. I haven't had infections but I have a horrible time trying to eat ANYTHING ! I went from a size 12 to a 4. Very depressing time. I contemplated Suicide more than once. I have horrible sinus problems, have a deathly fear of choking. Now, I just deal with it, find soft foods that I like but, everything has changed. I hate my picture taken because I look like a skeleton with flesh. Worst mistake of my life ( besides my first Husband) Please do your homework before you decide on these. It truly is life altering.
Bless you. That's horrific. ❤️
I'm so glad I stuck with regular dentures. 😌 I'm so sorry
I luckily have an uncle who is a dentist who warned me about the implants.
"Besides your first husband", bless your sense of humor 😅🙏 I hope you'll get better
That part where you inserted your 1st husband was hilarious.
Not everyone has problems! I’m one that’s very happy with my implants, and I’ve had zero issues. I can eat steak, I can chew nuts!
My heart breaks for you. I too have suffered teeth problems for decades. I am allergic to fillings, composites as well as mercury, the day starts with prayer and always pain. My throat swells and feels like my jaw locks up. it's all a struggle. You will be in my daily prayers and I am so sorry you have to experience this because the dental field is so, so ignorant and cruel. Believing there is an answer for all of us, and never give up. You are not alone. Kathleen
Theres a sign in my dentist office that reads " Only Floss the Ones you want to Keep" 😁
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Yes, but then you have kids who never grow up with dental floss, and some never see the inside of a dentist's office until they get their first job. Those kids don't have the benefit of 18 years of regular dental visits.
@@le_th_
One can use waxed thread to Floss.
Floss was invented in the 1800's.
Those who dont get dental care cuz of financial struggles and such , i feel bad for them😐
But im just saying If ya did end up in my dentists office that is the sign you'll see😀
I was a phlebotomist, drawing blood on a dentist. He told me this, I never forgot it. I floss after every meal lol
@@zenfan1098 I understand what your point is. The point I'm making is that some kids are born to people who should never have had them in the first place. These are people who don't care about their children. They have them without thought for their needs, their well-being, etc. Some of these parents even homeschool their kids to keep them from the public school system where they (the parents) can be reported for neglect, abuse....or worse.
Sadly, too many kids are born to "adults" who may be physically mature....and able to procreate....but are so developmentally arrested, toxic, abusive, neglectful, and/or even sadistic, that the young person will never have a toothbrush, much less know that they need to be brushing their teeth or using thread to floss them.
Most of these people will never end up in a dental office.
I'm very fortunate to NOT be one of those kids, but there are adults out there....some even working full time with dental coverage....who will never send their child to a dentist, even when the child shows their parent a huge, gaping hole in their tooth.
Not every child is born to a parent who is capable of empathy, much less capable of genuinely loving them, and there are MANY more of these parents then most people are aware.
There is a VERY good reason why our prisons are overcrowded....why some people become so easily addicted to things like drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex and/or porn. These are people who had narcissistic parents, borderline parents, histrionic parents, sociopathic parents, or a parent(s) who are mentally ill (which is different that having an actual character disorder like a narcissist).
Little ones born to character disordered parents had no say in the matter....and many of them (not all) will pay for having been born to a neglectful, abusive, or indifferent parent(s) until the day they die.
If a child is raised without ever having a bed, food on the table, or a toothbrush, they're very likely going to have serious dental health issues throughout their life, and having a spool of thread is the least of their concerns.
MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY IS VERY VERY POWERFUL!!!!!! WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU????
I don’t know for sure, but your post tells me YOU LOVE TO TYPE ALL CAPS! But seriously, I wouldn’t be pressured into doing something like removing more than half of my teeth just for the sake of doing so! Unless her teeth were in the most absolute worst shape and causing excruciating pain, I don’t follow the logic for her doing this at all.
Luckily I can't afford implants
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Me too
Me too.
Me too
Same.... But still wanted them.
Yes " Not every clinician is equal ". This is a risky business. As one surgeon said to me many years ago " The body always reacts to surgery. It does not like being cut ". I would avoid this money making procedure for doctors.
If you go to a good dentist who does it properly it can be a real life saver. I wouldn't have my UA-cam channel without mine and I am positive my dating life would be non-existent.
The woman who has the implants with the metal in the denture attachments needs to have the metal removed from the fixture.
The metal is making her sick.
Yep I'm guessing the exact same thing
I’m not sure why that lady still has the implants if she knows they are making her sick ? Something doesn’t add up. You can get old school dentures.
@@robinbanks2986 drama queen reaction. Good excuse to get opioids and attention …
Just two weeks ago I had a tooth pulled and my own bone grafted on in anticipation of an implant. A former dentist did irreparable damage to the gum line at a molar. It didn't matter how clean I kept it because debris got under the tooth. A root canal and crown wouldn't fix the problem due to the exposed area. I put it off as long as I could. I didn't know to find out about metal allergies; thank you for making us aware. I'm off to research a bit more now.
I'm so sorry you have had this happen to you. We trust them and they don't tell us the whole story.
This is one of the most informative investigative reports I've seen in years!
You don't know what you don't know!
Great job!
I still think there is more to this story than is being told. It’s informative but it also shows how uninformed and gullible people are to allow a procedure to be done without fully checking it out first, checking with insurance etc. As adults, a lot of the responsibilities lie on us. Yes we should trust our doctors but we are the final day in what happens to us.
Had a dental implant placed in July. Within days felt weaker & weaker until I ended up in the hospital for a week. Having my implant removed this week & hoping for best . Lost tons of muscle & impossible to eat because of the constant pain.
were you allergic to the metal in the implant? How are you doing now?
@@blueskyswan
Im waiting for his response too 🙏🏽
I'm scheduled to get an extraction and zirconia implant for a broken tooth in 3 days. These comments make me nervous. The price is also steep...$3800 for 1 tooth.
@@greatestever8976 You may never see this comment but wanted to know how the extraction went and with putting zirconia in? I'm leaning towards zirconia but tons of factors involved
@@louisdefusco411 hi there. I have completed steps 1 & 2 but need to save up another $1200 before I can complete step 3 and get the actual tooth. It was horribly painful after he removed the tooth and the novocaine wore off. I had to find drugs on the street or i might have murdered someone. Drs & dentists don't believe in treating pain anymore it seems. That aside, I'm very pleased with how it's going so far. I have a healing cap on that feels a little bit like there's a Lego in my mouth but it's way better than a broken and sensitive tooth. Hope your process goes smooth!
This must be a thing. I have encountered three dentists in the past 30 years who encouraged a lot of expensive work that I rejected b/c of the cost, and then later when seen by other dentists, I learned I didn't need that work. I'm glad I didn't have the money those times. About 10 years ago a family member tried implants and he had to get them removed b/c his mouth couldn't adjust to them.
Thank God! Dentists are dangerous.
It's crucial to get a second opinion as there are incompetent dentists.
@@dannynicart2389 , Yes I had a dentist that used to be a navy dentist that crooked from Tulsa ok advertised in the TV. I really thought he was good as being recommended by a friend. He charge me an arm and a leg ,ruin my tooth, extract 2 and put the most horrible implant , slanting upwards and I look like bugs bunny. It was terrible and I went to Costa Rica, play de COCO and the dentist couldn't understand why the implant was place protruding out. The lady dentist took out the crown and redo it. I used to have beautiful, strong teeth, it is sad what greed can do to a human being.
I have been considering this same thing glad I ran across this story.
Not all implants are disastrous. If you need a bone graft, find a responsible dentist to detect that. If you are in good health condition and do not have any allergies, implants, when well made, are safe. Touch wood mine is a godsend. I was sent for a scan and had sufficient bone to have an implant.
My husband went to his dentist for a tooth implant. Within 3 days he developed a bone infection and wound up losing a tooth next to the proposed implant, and part of his jaw.
Whoa.
I’ve had 3 implants due to root canals going bad. My Oral Surgeon is fabulous. It takes up to a year to complete the process. My oldest is 15 years old. No problems thank goodness. I fly back to AZ for my Dentistry and my Healthcare. Phoenix is huge, I can’t imagine there isn’t anyone that can help that poor woman.
Who is your oral surgeon?
How did your root canal go bad please?
Please share who your surgeon is?
Hello Melanie how are you doing. I believe you are healthy and also having a nice weather where you are. I want a new friend Ok!
Wow, what a surprise!! Back in 1991, I was interning at a TV station in Grand Junction Colorado-KJCT. Kris then just began working for the station as the evening news female anchor. I was in the dental implant industry for quite some time and was looking for some stuff relating to the dental implant and found you, Kris. What a great reporting you did on the subject!! Marvelous reporting indeed.
The dentist talking there is gaslighting the implant victims
ALL DENTISTS ARE GASLIGHTERS.
Yeah, it looks like he practiced all his responses in front of a mirror before this interview.
You know, now that you mention it, I think you're right. I know I felt uneasy during his interview.
I feel her pain, this whole system is run for profit at our expense, and we pay double with the after effects! It isn't just dental implants that are problematic, my brother was told a total knee replacement would "dramatically" improve his mobility. It was dramatic alright... the prosthetic knee failed twice, caused horrible infections, and after a total of 8 miserable and costly surgeries to correct the issues, he is now losing that leg. When I was told I "needed" one, I suggested an alternate place to stuff it!
Wow!!! When I was 17 I was told I needed foot surgery on both my feet from a fall, I agreed and I've never been the same since then, I'm 26 and I have constant foot pain!! And can't walk a Mile without pain, I used to be so Active!
Dad had one, wore it out and they put another one in. He did great. I am sorry about your brother
@@biga4442 Sadly that seems typical! I have a friend I met online who sustained a similar injury to me (tibial plateau fracture) around the same time, and who went ahead and had plates and screws installed as advised. Years later she is still battling a hospital infection, and dealing with severe pain and disability! She is now being counseled to have yet another surgery to get the hardware removed and is scared to death! The driving principle in healthcare is supposed to be "first, do no harm"... but sadly seems to have become "maximize profit". We don't have a "healthcare industry"... the only profit in health is yours! We have a "sickness industry" that focuses on palliative symptom treatment, drugs and surgery, and is designed to maximize profit for lots of industries... even many doctors are disgusted with it! In 2018, the global healthcare sector's revenue was $1.853 TRILLION!!!
Same. Very common in spine issues.
They ruin a lot of girls with insane scoliosis surgeries when they could simply prescribe physical therapy.
Braces are torture devices.
Surgery and implants are rarely necessary.
Omg I'm sooo sorry about your brother...sending u both long distance healing!🙏
This article is the best real news this station has done, ever.
wow. just wow.
..another thing that will spring into my mind when i hear "safe and effective"
Exactly!
Sounds exactly alike. But they’d never report vax injury in detail on mainstream media.
Does this mean you don't trust dear Dr. Falsey? Hopefully not!
Yep. Just like the untested “vaccine” that these monsters are now going to give to innocent and healthy kids.
@@liltee5791
The FDA seems to be lacking in being a true informative agency.
You can say that again
Yeah you think?
I’m beginning to think things like even dental implants, hip replacements, plates and screws and breast implants are not good for the body. They are foreign objects inside your body.
I had problems with the implants and the dentists.
Many will torture people, Take multiple x-rays, or perform unethical work.
Another problem is getting information, regulations, how procedures should be performed. And extremely high prices.
Not everything works for everybody .
But I still blame the dentist she only had one cavity she should stay natural..
I peeked at her radiographs earlier in the story. While she still had some teeth, she was missing some teeth on her left side in the back. I personally do not place implants, so I tend to be pretty conservative, I may have suggested a pair of partial dentures for that side -- not the full implant supported dentures she got, or maybe just a couple of implants to regain function on the left side (that would be the radiographs on the right side of the full mouth they were holding up in the story). We usually read x-rays based on the patient's right or left, not our own. On the other hand, if she wasn't having any problems with the missing teeth, I would have just filled the cavity and let her go.
I thought I was the only one! I am suffering greatly right now...have no choice but to go to dentures. This video brings me some solace, somehow. I'm truly glad I watched it. People have come to judge me as a Meth Addict! I am sick...all of the time, embarrassed to go outside, and $40,000.00 gone!
I can relate.. first I had bridges which were supposed to be porcelain wrapped .. dentist Dr Jack Penny , St. Petersburg Beach knew my history of allergies sensitivities. He blatantly ignored.. saying after the work was done, ‘it’s only 2% of the population. Wrong.. that percentage is a lot higher., and does this mean the welfare of that 2% doesn’t count? 🧐🤨 I had Clifford Blood Test done identifying what dental materials I could tolerate and Dr Jack Penny did not tear summary of results or if he did he totally ignored the results. The bridges with heavy with metals inside walls of full mouth upper and lower bridges. I ended up so ill and had to have all teeth removed. Next I go to get lower implants bringing documented medical history and Clifford Results. Dr Tadros - Dental Implant Solutionz largo Florida was outright deceptive telling me he could work with my results using a titanium alloy in alignment with Clifford Test results . He never sent lab results to Lab or checked with Distributer or manufacturer titanium alloy contents. I requested the MSDS Sheets (specs of implant alloyed materials) After months of trying to obtain this info I finally succeeded. It was not easy but I knew by Law FDA is required to provide this info to any consumer. I was allergic to the nickel and aluminum. An Allergist, a Professor at USF put in writing I was allergic and needed to have implants removed. I couldn’t get a private practice Oral Surgeon to remove implants.. literally my skin tissues (inside mouth and progressed through to outer skin- were burning up.. disintegrating. Finally - 2nd week of COVID lockdown an Oral Surgeon at Aspen Dental had the decency and compassion to remove implants. My entire facial form has changed - my health rapidly declined in these 4 years. I’m just now getting clear of the metal toxicity at blood levels. It is past time the put an end to the criminal and corrupt dental profession driven by greed and hard - heartedness. Evil run a muck . Nearly $50 and no retribution. The majority of FDA and AMA (Attorneys also).. sold out to evil and not here for Our Well Being. I could never find an attorney to take my case. I have Faith.. ‘The meek shall know inherent the earth.’
Ginger said she was in "perfect" health. However, she also said she thought the tooth extractions would help her recover from "Valley Fever," which is a very serious fungal infection affecting people living in the Southwest. It comes from the soil and is spread by the gusty winds of the desert. The dentist should have given her a metal allergy test anyway so as not to compound her problems.
That is crazy, I've never, ever heard about this condition. Thanks so much for sharing.
We still have a few brave journalists who haven't sold out on unknowing and uninformed consumers.
Total BS
@@fancy39 Now that's TOTAL BS
Very informative. Thank you for looking into this!
I'm in the process of having this done. I have been told there is a possibility of failure. It's something I need & am willing to do my part (no smoking & hygiene to name a few). This is something I have to do so I'll have to take my chances . Prayers for this beautiful lady 🙏🏻
As long as you do your due diligence and know what you are getting into
I've had four implants, just make sure they give you, antibiotics after every surgery, and you should be fine, good luck.
It is so rare to find a truth and precise investigative report that pin points a discovery such as this one.
“I’m tired and I’m sick. There’s nobody out there that can fix me.” I know that feeling well.
Maybe they should know the feeling..
I had back molar cracked,I wanted it glued back,they pulled it out.i was told get implant? I can't chew only on one side
@@freddysanchez6087 I had the same thing happen. At ace dental in Buffalo NY. Pulled the wrong tooth. Then it fractured for months pieces of my root were coming out the front of my gums. Now I can't chew food on the right side of my mouth. I Sri have the tooth that was suppose to be pulled. With what I went thru I will NEVER step foot in a dentist office again.
@@bear420bear .I am with u WOW. ONE DENTIST SAID I HAVE 6 CAVITIES, I TOLD WIFE HOW CAN THAT BE IF WE WENT 3MONTHS AGO TO DIFRENT DENTIST,SO I SWITCHED AGAIN TO DIFRENT DENTAL OFFICE AND MYSTERIOUSLY I HAVE NO CAVITIES! SO I FONT TRUST THEM.I CHEW SOFT FOODS AND THERES A PILL ONLINE SAYS MADE OF HERBS AND KILLS GINGIVITIS AND MAKES TEEHT AND GUMS STOP BLEEDING.I WILL HAVE TO TRY IT.I GOT NOTHING TO LOOSE BUT I AM PUTTING STRESS ON OTHER SIDE OF MOUTH WHEN CHEWING SO I TRY TO EAT SOFTER HEALTHIER BUT ITS HARD.keep researching ,a study showed people native in Amazon had healthy teeth and straight from eating natural,more than us americans
@@freddysanchez6087 ya I've gone as far as learning how to do stuff myself. The tooth that is bad is loose but not loose enough. Eventually I will pull it myself. My reg doctor has no problem giving me antibiotics. I fig 2 wks of antibiotics then pliers. Like an old western movie. Maybe down half a bottle of José. I can't justify going to another dentist. They have no responsibility. Ever since Obamacare its like your nothing but a number. I honestly can't wait til I have no teeth. My grandmother told me after she had all her teeth out no more pain. No more infections. You only lose nuts and corn on the cob. I've always had a messed up smile. I had braces as a kid. Other then correcting my underbite. Nothing good has ever come from going to the dentist.
They have known this for years. Ten years ago a friend told me her dental implants turned her jaw to dust. They knew this and they aggressively marketed an unsafe product anyway for profit.
They did the very same thing with breast implants and now my body is full of silicone and I have auto immune issues.
I went to the dentist, they recommended I have 3 teeth pulled, already missing 3 in the back. The teeth they recommended to be pulled are not bothering me so why should I pull them. So far, so good.
Dont do it, check out Orthotropics. If crowding is your issue, you can fix it naturally if youre young and or dedicated enough.
Ask your doctor if you have a bone infection. Osteomyelitis
No way! Just give me a bridge for the front tooth, pull or cap the back bottom molar, and leave them alone. The idea that all my teeth will loosen, drift around and fall out doesn’t hold with my experience. I’m missing the molar next from the last on the other side, gone for decades, and nothing has loosened, drifted, or fallen out. I don’t want metal screws drilled into my jawbone! So long as I look reasonable and can eat most foods, I’m satisfied. I don’t mind cutting up my apples or my corn off the cob. Keep things simple. I’ve been sensitive to nickel in pierced earrings. My earlobes get red, swollen, oozey, and crusty. I can’t imagine a mouth full of that! Chronic oral infections can result in heart infections.
Yes me too. No way in my mouth.
Wow I totally agree.
Same here. I can only use earrings made with fine metals and no nickel. If I choose to use cheap earrings, I coat anything that will touch skin with clear nail polish and don't wear them too long.
I have problems needing dental attention and the lower jaw needs either implants or a denture. I've yet to find a dentist that will give me the denture. My most recent dentist visit the doctor recommended the metal test noted in the video. He said that only ceramic implants should be considered. They aren't cheaper at all and only a few dentists do them. I visited the dentist he recommended who could do them and was way beyond distressed at the price tag of $60,000 for the entire mouth. I know living in the high cost of living area of metropolitan Washington DC will have some impact on what a professional must charge. That really blew me away though. And, BTW, this would have been done under only local anesthesia; in other words, you're not asleep as would be typical of say removing all the wisdom teeth.
With no help from insurance and the only help offered was a loan, there's no place for me to turn because the monthly repayment rate would be crushing (I looked up what it would be). Good thing I like oatmeal and soup. Don't have to be rich to like those.
My sister has 2 teeth on a retainer n refuses implants i see why
wait,just to clarify do your teeth shift or face sink in when you have missing teeth in back and dont do implants or dentures?
I had a dental implant placed about 5 years ago. No issues at all. I love it. I am in the process of receiving another as we speak. Hopefully the results will be the same as with the first implant. They are great when they work, which I believe is most of the time.
Good luck
One implant? Did you have to get a bone graft?
Thank you for commenting. I’m half way through the procedure. This is scary to watch.
I had my implant in July. Its healed really well. I haven't received the tooth yet because the doctor said it has to heal all the way.
Was this what you had to do?
I have a flipper. But I can't wait for my new tooth.
Also, my implant is in my gums.
I don't have any prong sticking out like this lady in the video.
I'm scheduled to get an extraction & zirconia implant in 3 days. $3800 for 1 tooth! The process requires multiple visits & can take 6-12 months!
Thanks so much for the report. I've been thinking about getting implants. I regrettably had all my upper teeth removed so I could digest food better with an upper denture. Unfortunately, the denture never fit and the dentist told me the only alternative was implants, but said it was expensive. Since that time, about 11 years ago, I have not used the dentures (partial lower that csused me to bite the inside of my cheek), I've 'gummed' my food. However, I learned that the bones in my mouth will be damaged over time. My next step at this point is to get another upper plate since I accidentally dropped and broke the one I have. 🙄
Wow I feel like this is divine intervention! Both my husband & I were seriously considering getting implants. Not any more! Thank you so much for this report! I'm allergic to many things, including metal. You may have just saved my life!🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕
Such a delusional person! I am a dentist and I can’t believe people just believe any story they see on tv. What happened to the lady in the report is very sad but it’s the exception rather than the rule! Don’t have implants and just keep your failing teeth
@@nizarosoko LMAO dude, that's your paycheck you're defending. Completely biased???
@@wolfwhistlewoowoo6297 no am not biased at all…am being very logical and well informed and I know what I am talking about! Did you study for over 12 years like I did? Your knowledge about dentistry and dental implants is s big ZERO…yes it’s sad that we come across stories like that on the media but that’s the exception rather than the rule
@@nizarosoko You are arguing for your entire profession. Honestly I applaud you if you have a track record of excellent results due to thorough care, skill, and knowledge. Maybe you are one of the exceptional dental professionals but there are far too many who are in it for the cash and have no business doing implants. Like the woman shown - how TF did she afford implants on all those teeth? What dentist thought that was a great idea? She already has underlying health problems before messing with her teeth which means that dentist should have been honest about the likelihood of her body rejecting the posts. The truth is that people are gun shy because teeth have so much impact on health. It isn't 'ignorance' it is often regret.
@@nizarosoko with all due respect if you consider yourself a skilled and ethical dentist you should be leading the charge against the scamming of poorly trained unethical dentists performing expensive unnecessary dental procedures that have the potential to cause more harm than good, and you know that happens more than it should. I am a recently retired R.N. and relocated to a state known for having an epidemic dental scam issue. Just this past week I had an appointment with a new dentist. Having had a great former dentist and periodontist which I thank both for saving my teeth following a rapidly developing periodontal disease that came about after having a hysterectomy 18 years ago for uterine cancer which I could not take hormone replacement following and as a result began to loose bone which included in my mouth.Today my teeth and gums are not perfect and it has been a team effort to keep my periodontal disease from progressing which includes my own impeccable dental hygiene. And obviously this approach has worked as I still have most of my teeth and have had very few dental issues since my diagnosis of periodontal disease 18 years ago. I was hoping for the best with this new dentist but this would not be my outcome. After taking a boat load of x-rays which I just had done before I relocated by my former dentist and they were forwarded to this new dentist she also demanded the hygienist do a pocket probe. After that the dentist came in and did a quick exam of my mouth and then tells me in rapid fire I need to have all my upper teeth pulled and replaced by a snap in over implant denture, and 4 bottom teeth pulled and replaced by a bridge at the cost of $38k. And interestingly, this dentist even before presenting me plan immediately following her exam had already had the office contact my dental insurance to see what they would cover and because it is a good plan and the amount was 1/2 the cost of the work. Wonder if I did not have the coverage I do the plan would have been so elaborate ?? All I went there for was a routine cleaning, and nobody except my periodontist who performed laser periodontal surgery on me or another skilled in laser periodontal procedures does any type of deep cleaning on me which is the type of cleaning this new dentist wanted the hygenist to do.. The last thing I needed was this type of cleaning that despite my recession, my gums are pink and tight and attached to my teeth which a deep cleaning could do more harm than good on me because unlike laser periodontal procedures that reattaches gums deep cleanings do not. Had I not been through the issues and treatments I have had been diagnosed with and treated for by competent, ethical, and trustworthy dental providers I would likely not have picked up on the red flags of scam from this new dentist and high tailed out of there and instead very well could have ended up in a similar situation as this woman and others with similar issues. When I graduated nursing school which was likely many years before you were born I took an oath to above all do no harm and to be a patient advocate even if that meant calling out other nurses and doctors which I had to do on occasion if I witnessed their practice as being harmful to a patient that I took an oath to advocate for in behalf of their safety. If more providers had the courage to be patient advocates instead of turning a blind eye when they witness and do nothing about unsafe practices of colleagues then all healthcare including dentistry would improve just for the fact that patients would have less fear of being scammed and harmed and seek appropriate attention early on when less invasive procedures are needed to correct issues.
Dentist are like car mechanics. I've never had problems with my teeth till I started going to a dentist to get cleaning every 6 month after 5 years they totally tore my my teeth up.
Don't listen to them.
Learn to gum your food!
Never trust anyone especially health professionals !!
Doctors don't get paid if we are healthy
My exact same experience, nver had a problem with my teeth until I went and had them cleaned.
My daughter is highly allergic to Nickle. We found this out when she was young, when she got a massive contact infection on her tummy. We quickly realized she got it from the back of the snap on her pants. We had the snap removed and tested and it had high levels of Nickle. Here's where that whole 'having medical insurance' thing comes in. Everyone, as a child, should take a comprehensive allergen test. It would greatly benefit people to have that work-up within their records, so they can be cross-referenced before any type of implantation.
Slightly off topic I know...but nickle plated bits caused allergies for horses. Now days nickle bits are nearly all replaced by stainless steel. I am allergic to titanium, I had titanium removed and instantly felt better in recovery room after surgery.
They need to do allergy tests on people of all the thing's the implant has in it. Especially nickel
My sister is allergic to nickel too. It’s so hard because it’s in so much. I hope your daughter is doing better.
@@lindacarol5982 Implants are usually made of titanium. There could be nickel in the metal denture base though.
That's a good idea overall, just give the patient an idea of what they could be allergic to, for future reference.
Thank you for your investigation into these dental implants! You probably saved me alot of pain and illness!🥀
When dentist recommends whole dental implant as a remedy for one rotten teeth, something is very fishy. Period.
Yes, a filling should have all that was done.
Absolutely
So strange that she would go ahead and remove them all. Surely that rang alarm bells? 😅
What if the tooth is broken off below the gumline? With a huge old silver filling?
@@sl4983 did the filling cause it to break? I heard silver fillings are strong and durable but it can cause the tooth to weaken overtime
Thank you for researching this... I was considering implants (when I hit the lottery, that is). Now I know I'm probably better off without having screws dug into my sensitive gums. Perhaps in years to come the process will become much better with research, new processes and standards.
Loved the lottery joke! Same here, I think I'll wait for future advancement in implants & just get the partials.
I'm glad she didn't go to a surgeon who told her she needed heart,liver and kidney transplants.
Damn!🤭
20 teeth pull hell no , she was not thinking.
something else to be aware of when considering implants on the lower jaw - something I have not heard anyone else mention is MANDIBULAR NERVE DAMAGE. My awesome dentist Dr. Chilton (Olympic View Dental) warned me that it is possible this could occur with implants placed in the back molar area (which freaked me out) so with his information I proceeded with two normal sized implants close to the canine teeth area for a snap on bottom denture. Thankfully I have had no issues with the implants in the last 15 years. If you are in the Seattle area I definitely recommend him - he will give you factual, honest advice.