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Is This Dental Malpractice?

I’ve been going to the same dentist for over 30 years. Recently I have noticed tooth sensitivity along my gum line. When I asked him about this he said that it was due to brushing too hard over the years and that I had worn away the enamel on my teeth. But he never warned me about this steadily increasing problem. Now he wants to cap all of my teeth for $200 each. If you do not warn your client of the damage he is doing to his teeth (so that you can later make money off the problem) is this considered Malpractice?

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9 Responses to “Is This Dental Malpractice?”

  1. tris on February 13th, 2010 2:59 pm

    probably negligence, if u hadn’t been to see him for some time before that visit where he identified the problem, it could have constituted why he didn’t recognize it.
    talking to yr lawyer won’t hurt though.
    however for similar cases of eroding the enamel along the gum line….sometimes composite (white) fillings that cover the buckle of the teeth might be sufficient to reduce sensitivity. check with another dentist first!

  2. mickeyma on February 13th, 2010 4:16 pm

    No it’s not malpractice. It may not be just the toothbrushing that has contributed to your sensitivity however I would not be going for “caps” on your teeth for this problem. Have you tried any desensitising toothpastes or mouthwashes???? I would be trying these first and make sure you have a soft bristles toothbrush and ask the Dentist to show you the “best” brushing technique or better still go and see a Dental Hygienist!!!

  3. Kenneth H on February 13th, 2010 10:40 pm

    No, he would have no way of knowing your gums were going to recede or the enamel would be worn off. Before I would pay to have all my teeth capped I would try one of the sensitivity reducing tooth pastes like Sensodyne. After using this toothpaste for a few weeks it the problem does not get any better capping may be necessary.

  4. marqueef on February 14th, 2010 1:07 am

    I would think it is you have been going to him for 20years if he noticed the enamal he should have told you. Malpractice is very hard to prove. But talk to attorney it can’t hurt.

  5. avavu on February 14th, 2010 7:12 am

    He doesn’t need to cap all of your teeth,just because they are sensitive.He can not tell your enamel is worned out.it doesn’t really show specially at the gum line.Caping your teeth will be malpractice.

  6. maggie on February 14th, 2010 1:17 pm

    well if he told you that you should have gotten a soft tooth brush
    and not brushed so hard. he is not responsible for how you brush your teeth. you should ask him if he can place a composite in it
    (white colored fillling) rather than a cap. its alot cheaper

  7. unless_y on February 14th, 2010 7:00 pm

    well its pretty cheeese if u ask me

  8. rajkumar on February 14th, 2010 10:53 pm

    this would be termed as negligence, as you too are party to it, and not malpractice, malpractice will start after you do your capping and he calls you often and charge exorbitantly for each visit

  9. Matt R on February 14th, 2010 11:48 pm

    no malpractice is “Improper or negligent treatment of a patient, as by a physician, resulting in injury, damage, or loss.” he did not do the act that caused damage

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