What to do if I have gone to the orthodontist every 6 weeks for 2.5 years and complained about pain and have now found out that I have 15 cavities?

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What to do if I have gone to the orthodontist every 6 weeks for 2.5 years and complained about pain and have now found out that I have 15 cavities?

She has never once said a word about them to me. I need to know what to do and find out who I need to contact in this matter. I feel like she knew this entire time and never once said anyhing to me about them.

Asked on May 16, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Missouri

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Cavities are a common occurrence when someone has braces on his or her teeth. However the fifteen (15) cavities that you have written about are quite high for the two and a half year time period.

Given the large number of cavities, did you see a dentist during the time period that you were going to the orthodontist? If not, why? Recommendation is that one should see a denstis once every six (6) months.

You need to realize that an orthodontist straightens teeth. A dentist checks for tooth decay, gum disease and other associated problems with the teeth. What you have written about is not the orthodontist's job to treat for cavities.


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