Something weird happened at the dentist today.

9 tooth 14

She's nine years old? Is this an adult tooth?

I had a root canal once. Never again. I know they work for some people but not me. The inflammation never went away for five years and it very slightly made that tooth always protrude, causing constant extra pressure. I finally could not stand the pain anymore and had a it pulled. Huge relief. Should have listened to Wayne Green who always warned against them (back on Art Bell, in the 90s). If I'm ever faced with that situation again and it's a critical tooth, I'll opt for an implant.

It is and this new dentist said the 12 year molar should move into it's place. He didn't act like I was nuts for not wanting the root canal. So happy to have found him. I feel so relieved.

So I took my kid to the dentist today and the dentist said she needed a root canal. I said nope, I don't believe in root canals and i wanted him to just pull it. He said out of good conscious he would not. Then a dental assistant passed by the door and asked the dentist if everything was okay and asked if he needed someone in the room with him. We were just talking so that was weird. Then the dentist left and said someone would be in to bring me referral papers.

I hadnt raised my voice or anything. Then a dental assistant walks in and lays a professional walkie talkie looking think down on the counter. About five minutes go by then someone walks in with a piece of paper and says... So you are refusing to get the root canal because you don't believe in them and then paused and looked at me. I said in a very low voice "and"... She then looked down at the papers and said so we are referring you to so and so. She handed me the papers and I walked out the door.

Why in the world did they set that walkie talkie down. I assume it was to record me and that the lady giving me the papers was trying to get me to admit to something. That's why I just said "and".

Oh, and I can't find a dentist that will just pull her tooth.

Was wondering that myself. I had a root canal a long time ago as well and no problems. Hell, my dentist LOVES pulling teeth. Go in for anything and his first suggestion is to just pull it.

Thx. I will check that out. Try Clove essential oil - look it up for tooth/gum problems. A few dabs a day and the tooth/gum area may improve! Good luck.

Yes, pure essential oil of clove for teeth problems is amazing! Numbs pain and kills germs.

They all want to do root canals. I've called around. I can't find anyone to just pull it.

The dentist is wise. When a dentist, someone who knows more about teeth and treatment of teeth more than you ever will, gives an opinion that a procedure should be done, and then you decline, then the DDS has to CYA. That is what they did. What you did is fine, too. But if you attempt to go back to the DDS and sue him because of the excruciating pain that your inaction is likely to cause, then you will have no position in court. You are negligent, not the DDS. I have never met a DDS who actively seeks to send info to CPS without a warrant. So that is not likely the reason, the DDS is merely covering his ass.

They all want to do root canals. I've called around. I can't find anyone to just pull it.

Curious why you don't believe in root canals. I have a few, the oldest ones have lasted 20 plus years.

Be REALLY CAREFUL, OP. What they wanted to do was call Child Protecton on you and say that you’re taking irrational decisions for your child that are the equivalent of abuse. It’s happening more and more where a parent decides not to do a root canal or not vaccinate a child and it results in child welfare taking them away.

At this point, I keep my children away from any and all medical professionals unless I have a very good relationship with them.

So I took my kid to the dentist today and the dentist said she needed a root canal. I said nope, I don't believe in root canals and i wanted him to just pull it. He said out of good conscious he would not. Then a dental assistant passed by the door and asked the dentist if everything was okay and asked if he needed someone in the room with him. We were just talking so that was weird. Then the dentist left and said someone would be in to bring me referral papers.

I hadnt raised my voice or anything. Then a dental assistant walks in and lays a professional walkie talkie looking think down on the counter. About five minutes go by then someone walks in with a piece of paper and says... So you are refusing to get the root canal because you don't believe in them and then paused and looked at me. I said in a very low voice "and"... She then looked down at the papers and said so we are referring you to so and so. She handed me the papers and I walked out the door.

Why in the world did they set that walkie talkie down. I assume it was to record me and that the lady giving me the papers was trying to get me to admit to something. That's why I just said "and".

Oh, and I can't find a dentist that will just pull her tooth.

Watch THE ROOT CAUSE.

So the dentist hit the panic button he thought you were going through a psychotic break about to go Thermonuclear Karen on him.

The communications device may be a CYA kinda thing.

If the tooth was a baby tooth the dentist shouldn't have a reason to not pull it... If it's an adult tooth he probably thinks it's the better option.

BTW I imagine the dentist some frail little old man in a bow tie...

Let your kid have the root canal and crown. I had one at 21 and two more over the years. Nothing wrong with me medically and at 50 have all my teeth including that first one at 21.

If your kid wants to get it pulled when they are a adult they can.

There is no going back once the tooth is pulled because the dentist can work on it. Implants have a lot of hit and misses from what I have been hearing.

What (Democrat run) state?