Share some dental horror stories.

One horror story could be when a dental associate used the wrong type of filling material. It led to the patient experiencing extreme pain and sensitivity in the tooth. The patient had to go through multiple corrective procedures.

One horror story is when a dental assistant accidentally dropped a dental tool on a patient's tongue during a procedure. The patient was in a lot of pain and there was some bleeding. It was a very scary moment for both the patient and the dental assistant.

I knew a person who had a cavity that grew into a huge problem. Since they had no dental insurance, they couldn't afford to go to the dentist right away. By the time they finally managed to save some money, the cavity had turned into an abscess. The pain was unbearable, and they had to get an emergency extraction which was very expensive and also a very difficult procedure because of the advanced state of the problem.

I heard about a case where a dental hygienist used a tool that wasn't properly sterilized. This put the patient at risk of getting an infection. It was a really scary situation for the patient who later found out about the sterilization issue.

One horror story is when the dentist accidentally drilled into the wrong tooth. I was in so much pain and shock. It took a long time to fix the mistake and deal with the extra damage.

Well, I heard about someone who used a very hard toothbrush and brushed way too vigorously. They ended up wearing down their enamel, which made their teeth extremely sensitive. Hot or cold foods became a nightmare for them, and they had to go through a lot of treatments to try and repair the damage.

A local in Mexico went to a dental office that promised quick braces treatment. However, the dentist put on the braces too tightly. This not only caused extreme discomfort but also damaged the teeth roots over time. The patient ended up with loose and weakened teeth, and had to spend a fortune to correct the damage done by the improper braces treatment.

Well, I heard about a patient who went to a Western dental clinic. The dentist there used old and unsterilized equipment. This led to a serious infection in the patient's mouth. The patient had to go through a long course of antibiotics and a lot of pain before the infection was finally under control. Another horror story is that a person got veneers, but the dentist used the wrong adhesive. The veneers started to come off within a few days, and the underlying tooth was damaged in the process.

There were reports of dentists using mercury in dental fillings without fully understanding its toxicity. This led to patients experiencing various health problems over time. Some had mercury poisoning symptoms like tremors and loss of coordination.

One dental success story is about a patient who had severely crooked teeth. After getting braces, their teeth gradually straightened over a period of two years. Now they have a beautiful, confident smile. Another case is a person with a decayed tooth. Through a root canal treatment and a crown placement, the tooth was saved and functions perfectly.