Because money is a problem, I would call his office and ask for some antibiotics. That way, you won't have to go to yet another dentist. At least it's worth a try! There are some wonderful dentists out there, too bad you got this one! Don't let this dentist get away with this! When you are feeling better, write or call the Compassionate Ministries and let them know what happened to avoid another victim! And don't feel guilty about being poor, I am too. This doesn't mean you have to be treated any less then anyone else. I feel the people who can stick up for themselves should because there are a lot of disabled or sick people who can't. A letter of concern should be all that is needed. By the way, would rinsing with warm salt water hurt too much? It may give you some relief. Good luck!
I agree. Some dentist do volunteer work to market themselves and make themselves look like nice people. Unfortunately, dentists are people and there are the good ones and the bad ones. Best wishes.
Thank you for the time and info! That dentist for sure will never be seen again by me. I was referred to him by a Compassionate Ministries group! I think it is wonderful that he volunteers to help those of who are unable to afford emergency dental work, but I have strong belief that your heart should be where your outreach is also. If volunteering feels like it has become a burden then resign and let someone who truly wants to good and has a passion for helping ppl in crisis takeover for you. There is nothing wrong with that. Basically this dentist made me feel very bad for being unable to afford dental work. Honestly I am at the point I would have rather have begged, borrowed and pleaded for the money and gone to my regular oral surgeon. I just did not want to burden my friends and family who also suffering in this economy. I will be giving My Oral Surgeon a call this time around and see if we can work something out because the ulcer under my tongue is just getting larger and deeper as well as having deep bone pain off and on with a fever. Again thank you for the time and information Dr Tsang!
Sincerely,
T-Beau
It sounds like it was an extremely difficult extraction due to the extensive infection. I'm glad they were able to get it out though. That'll begin the healing process. It sounds like there may be some sharp bone underneath the extraction socket or there may be some bony spicules (sharp bits of bone that are loose). Those pieces will make their way out gradually. The dentist can re-open the area and remove the pieces though and that would help with the sharpness near your tongue that's rubbing it. It will fall out on its own though but if its creating problems, you can definitely get them removed also. If you're not happy with the dentist, you can find another dentist too.
You poor thing! You should not have to be in so much pain! I can't believe the dentist didn't give you something for pain and an antibiotic! I am far from an export, but I would start making phone calls! First call the dentist office and tell them you need something for pain and why didn't you get an antibiotic. It may have been an oversite on their part. My experience with doctors and doctors offices are that you have to take control of the situation because they make a lot of mistakes. Make sure you ask them when they will call back or better yet tell them you will stay on the line until they find out the information. Make some waves! Get their names too, and write everything down, you may need it later. Call the doctor that treated you at the ER or at least contact the ER and ask them for help, make sure you give them your dentist's name. There has to be someone who cares enough to help you. Keep calling until you get an answer, I know they are busy but you need attention! Please post and let us know how you are doing. There are people out here that care!