Referral

By bdogge99 - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States - Seattle

Today, I was at the dentist's. During my check-up, he recommended a dermatologist. FML
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PuffDaddy395 3

Is your tooth acne bad too?

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loserman67 35

Your dentist should have been on the receiving end of a swift kick to the balls. "Oh sorry Doc, you must have hit a nerve."

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ferrus_manus 1

dentists are still doctors, thank him for the heads up. if i'm getting my oil changed, I'd appreciate the mechanic pointing out some potentially bad rust spots.

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purrfume 0

Not the same thing. Rust spots worsen if they aren't dealt with. Acne is not health threatening, only potentially threatening to ones self esteem. If its not, why bother? It goes away usually. If it does bother you, you're probably smart enough yourself to know to see a dermatologist. It's kind of like the dentist saying "why not fix up that healthy tooth? It looks ugly" I mean really how is it that much different? Most people do not want other people pointing out their "flaws", especially when they are not there for that reason.

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tomakobriefs 11

I know a dentist specifically deals with teeth, but they also do a bit of face-touching in that line of work as well. If they're touching acne, I think it's well within their right to recommend a dermatologist (who wants to touch random zits as a hazard of their job?). It's not like they're recommending a plastic surgeon or something because they don't like your nose or cheekbones. Personally, I think it's weirder when you go to the doctor for Problem A and they try to treat you for unrelated Problem B. I once went in because I was having asthma problems and came out with a prescription acne treatment. NOT what I went in there for and completely unrelated.

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itzNaynay 0

You never know, he/she could have noticed a strange mole near your face and just wanted you to get it checked in case it was something bad. Hair stylists, and any other doctors will tell you the same most times.

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goddamniluvme 0

I woulda told him to **** off, and walked out.

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GothInside 6

That's just rude!!!

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brittybrat1165 5

Ok bottom line commenting on someones acne is unprofessional unless your a fuc**** dermatologist I can't beilive people are comparing it to life threatening diseases its acne about 90% of us have had it in our lifeatsome point its not nice to point out and if its bad heeehaaa uhduhhh thatpersonknows

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Pigeon89 34

Oh dear-don't mean to sound rude, but I really do think it was meant to be helpful!

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TheGladbag 1

Happened to me too but I was recommended to get a facial from some lady she went to. Totally worth it.

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