Miscellaneous: Today, I went to the dentist after not being there for 3 years....

By bradyman - 29/12/2009 15:09 - United States

Today, I went to the dentist after not being there for 3 years. I was told that I had loads of cavities and that I would need to pay $3,000 for a serious mouth surgery. The reason I hadn't been to the dentist in 3 years: I've been married to a dentist for 3 years that said my teeth were "perfect." FML

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By Owww - 10/07/2018 19:00

Today, I went to the dentist at 8:30 for a check up. I walked out at 2:00 with a root canal and several thousand dollars in debt. I guess I'm not having a wedding this year or quitting the job I hate. FML

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Free healthcare when?

By tooth fairy - 20/08/2018 04:00 - United States - Tucson

Today, my dentist called and told me that the surgery to remove my wisdom teeth - which I desperately need and saved for a year to be able to afford - will actually cost nearly $2000 more than originally stated. The surgery is supposed to be in three days. FML

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This guy is a GENIUS

By Anonymous - 16/11/2020 20:02

Today, in a bid to avoid going to the dentist, my husband decided to have one of his drunk buddies pull his tooth out with pliers. Now he has to have surgery to remove the shards of tooth left rotting in his mouth. It’s going to cost thousands. Thanks babe. FML

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Oops

By Toothy. - 25/07/2009 04:21 - Australia

Today, I went to the dentist to have two cavities filled. I hate going to the dentist. After he'd started drilling, I heard a "clunk" noise followed by an "Oops." My dentist had cut my tooth in half. Now I have to get surgery to have the tooth extracted. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2009 16:56 - Canada

Today, I canceled my dental check-up because I'm getting busy at work. Then, as I was flossing, my finger slipped, I heard a "crunch" from one of my fillings, and I now have a killer toothache. It's costing me double to go to the dentist because it's now an emergency call. FML

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Strike while the iron is hot

By Hatim - 04/04/2023 08:00 - United Arab Emirates - Sharjah

Today, I had an appointment with my dentist to check for cavities. He told me that most of my teeth have cavities, and that I may need a root canal. In fact, I ended up actually getting a painful root canal. FML

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Drilling

By Novocain - 20/04/2009 05:20 - Australia

Today, I went to my new dentist and before he started looking at my teeth, I told him my previous dentist had never found a single thing wrong with my teeth. After looking around, he chuckled humourlessly and called my last dentist idiotic. I now have a $580 bill and a root canal next week. FML

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Woot Canwal

By hatemydentist - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - Canada - Toronto

Today, it was the fourth time I've had major dental work done, because my dentist messed up my root canal. After almost a dozen needles, three missed work days, over $1,000, and 2 broken tools, I only have a tiny, barely-successful filling to show for it. FML

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US healthcare is ****** up

By Teethsuck - 18/08/2022 06:00 - United States - North Pole

Today, I went to the dentist two years after having a front tooth knocked out because I could finally (barely) afford the $4000 bill for an implant. They checked me out and told me that my teeth have shifted to the point that I’ll need braces before receiving an implant, for another $4k bill. I’m sick of looking like a hick. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/11/2010 12:05 - United Kingdom

Today, I had to spend £200 at the dentist for fillings and repairs to my teeth. Why do I need them? Because I'm stressed about money and grind my teeth in the night because of it. FML

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thinmint 0

Tuesday 29 December 2009 20:09

WTF ever. dentists lie and say you need all this surgery to get paid! I had 16 cavities once as a teen and did not have effing oral surgery. get a 2nd and 3rd opinion before you waste money and your insurance drop you.

pegasus77 0

Tuesday 29 December 2009 20:06

You still need to go. They have the right tools to check on your teeth and gums.

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AntiChrist7 0

Wednesday 30 December 2009 11:00

I bet he says the same about your looks.

MyKillz 0

Wednesday 30 December 2009 12:00

Some dentists bullshit you to try and get more money outa ya. If you've experienced no toothaches/problems then your teeth are probably fine.

citygirlnomore 0

Wednesday 30 December 2009 19:33

im 18..i've never been to a dentist. maybe when i was a kid, don remember. Should i be worried?? i think my teeth are fine =/

GriefBacon 0

Wednesday 30 December 2009 22:28

You should definitely go. You need to go to the dentist twice a year. Even when you're an adult. You'll probably need your wisdom teeth out in the next few years, and you definitely want to have the tartar scraped off of your teeth twice a year. Plus dentists can give your teeth an extra fluoride treatment, which is super good for having healthy teeth. If you want your teeth to stay fine, then go to the dentist.

whatthefrench711 0

Thursday 31 December 2009 7:18

DEFINITELY go. I didn't go to a dentist for 3 years, and I finally went to a dentist because I chipped a tooth and the x-rays showed that I had 8 cavities, a root canal needs to be re-done and I need a tooth pulled because it's not salvageable. In total everything will cost me 5 grand. Even though you might not see that anything is wrong because you can't feel or see it, that doesn't mean that everything is okay. Only an X-ray can show it. The longer you wait the more problems you might have and it will be VERY expensive depending on how much work you need done.

simplyapril 4

Thursday 31 December 2009 3:23

as someone that has had many teeth removed, 32 to be exact, just get the work done it will be less painfull later on, however it is fyl and your teeth.

laurabearsavlexi 0

Thursday 31 December 2009 3:53

pull a lorena bobbet. just throwing that out there...

Ada360 0

Thursday 31 December 2009 4:46

Dude....... you are an R-tard for trusting her -.-

tamalama 0

Friday 1 January 2010 18:19

a "R-tard" for trusting your wife? think about it, genius. -.- your gunna be a heck of a partner.

zzalex92 0

Friday 1 January 2010 1:44

Oh dang. You definitely were not lucky. I didn't go to the dentist for 5 years and when i finally went, all I had was gingivitis.

boarder700 0

Tuesday 5 January 2010 12:52

FYL for trusting some random dentist more than your wife. Ever think he might just be looking for some quick $$?

apfunction 0

Monday 26 April 2010 8:40

um...try brushing? too late now, but you don't end up with $3,000 worth of cavities if you brush your damn teeth at least once a day. when your partner said perfect I'm sure they didn't say "immortal".