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Smile Takeover - Duluth, MN
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I was compelled to do this procedure because I...
dkspaceguitarSeptember 3, 2015
$5,000
I was compelled to do this procedure because I thought my teeth looked bad and had old composite at the gum line that was starting to cause gum issues. Dr Dryke stated all my fillings were leaking, and if I didn't do something, my teeth would begin to break off.
Dryke did a horrible job as she seated restorations (front 6 teeth, 2 veneers, 4 crowns) while I had tears streaming down my cheek. This, after 10 minutes of complaining that I didn't like the way they looked. The dentist denied every complaint I had. She summed it up as, "This is what you wanted".
My teeth don't look right. They have thick blunt edges, they are fatter than before, they seem to stick out more. Worst of all, my bite is off and my speech is now flawed. The dentist refuses to redo the work or to fix my bite, unless I want to pay her more.
I've had second opinions, all stating my bite is off because of the work that has been performed. I have an appoinment made for December of this year to redo all of this shotty work and hopefully restore my speech. My next dentist is very expensive, but very knowledgable, unlike you know who... It's going to cost over $12,000 to redo.
I plan to complain to every agency I can about this woman. When looking for a dentist, do not price shop. It's not about money. It's about doing the right thing the first time.
Dryke did a horrible job as she seated restorations (front 6 teeth, 2 veneers, 4 crowns) while I had tears streaming down my cheek. This, after 10 minutes of complaining that I didn't like the way they looked. The dentist denied every complaint I had. She summed it up as, "This is what you wanted".
My teeth don't look right. They have thick blunt edges, they are fatter than before, they seem to stick out more. Worst of all, my bite is off and my speech is now flawed. The dentist refuses to redo the work or to fix my bite, unless I want to pay her more.
I've had second opinions, all stating my bite is off because of the work that has been performed. I have an appoinment made for December of this year to redo all of this shotty work and hopefully restore my speech. My next dentist is very expensive, but very knowledgable, unlike you know who... It's going to cost over $12,000 to redo.
I plan to complain to every agency I can about this woman. When looking for a dentist, do not price shop. It's not about money. It's about doing the right thing the first time.
Replies (33)
September 8, 2015
I think that they actually look really good. They look natural. It took me awhile to get used to looking at my new smile and it also took me a while to get used to talking with it. Maybe by December you'll have adjusted? It's certainly no walk in the park getting veneers . I can't imagine doing it twice! And then to pay for it twice?! Makes me want to cry! Anyway, I really do think you look fine. Beautiful even. I hope you don't put yourself through more torture than necessary! Good luck!
September 8, 2015
All the teeth have thick blunt edges. They have black holes at certain angles between the front 4 teeth. I wanted them whiter, but what I got looks yellow. Unannounced to me, they were built out more than my original, which is not something I would have agreed to. I do agree, that the could look way worse. My dentist should have never seated these after I complained. The bulling I feel I recieved at a vulnerable moment is psychologically ruining as well.
I never thought I'd be in this position, but I cannot even smile because they look so strange and different. I am very detail orientated and I should have been made aware of all the changes being made. There should have been a wax up and when I asked to see more color options (which I did, several times) I should have been shown.
It makes me want to cry too.
Thanks for your input.
How do you feel about yours? And it's been how long?
I never thought I'd be in this position, but I cannot even smile because they look so strange and different. I am very detail orientated and I should have been made aware of all the changes being made. There should have been a wax up and when I asked to see more color options (which I did, several times) I should have been shown.
It makes me want to cry too.
Thanks for your input.
How do you feel about yours? And it's been how long?
September 8, 2015
Yeah and my bite is still off. My before and after impressions are going to be put in an articulator before anything happens, so my bite will be fixed first. There are just too many flaws with the dentists work, that cannot be overlooked.
September 8, 2015
If I wanted this quality of work, I would have left them alone. Am I stupid for thinking they wouldn't affect my speech? I was told they wouldn't add thickness and now they are thicker with other added flaws?
Do dentists think we are stupid?
Today (like many other days) I caught a glimpse of them in the mirror while I was working (hairstylist) and my teeth glow a yellow/green color.....
These specific photos are deceiving.
Do dentists think we are stupid?
Today (like many other days) I caught a glimpse of them in the mirror while I was working (hairstylist) and my teeth glow a yellow/green color.....
These specific photos are deceiving.
September 16, 2015
I'm so sorry that you had such a bad experience. Dentists must have a professional agency that they report to. I'm unsure what they are called but you can probably easily look them up online and file a conplaint against her. She clearly has a terrible bedside manner and is lacking in ethics as well as professional judgement.
September 18, 2015
I feel so bad for you. I went through hell! ... And now still have symptoms which include secretions during the day and a very dry mouth at night. Nobody seems to know why I have these symptoms. I've been to 2 specialists. I am going to do my own research.
November 9, 2015
I am sorry you had a bad experience with your prior dentist. I have seen good work and bad work over the last 17 years being a hygienist. It's like hairdressing, everyone cuts a pixie different or places foil weaves in different patterns. It comes down to if the person likes the end result. Your crowns look thick because they are. Your DDS does not make them, a lab does. She can prep/grind them perfectly and try to achieve the best bite possible. But!!!!! If the lab she uses has inferior product or made them look like chicklets, it is up to the dentist when she tried them on you without cementing if they looked correct and asked if you were happy before permanently seating them. A great dentist stands behind the work since you are their biggest advertisement. Many dentists will cement all kinds of crap because they lose money by having them redone or go to a higher end product. I know of only one dentist in downtown Seattle who is an artist with veneers and crowns for anterior teeth. His name is Dr. Spoor and is uber pricey, but makes people look incredible. I have sent people there who are looking for the Cadillac of looks. Most general dentists and especially older ones are not up on the new materials and don't have advanced training in "cosmetic" dentistry. Sorry:)
December 9, 2015
Ok boudoir lady, your the professional. If you were me, would you get your teeth redone or would you choose to leave them alone?
UPDATED FROM dkspaceguitar
9 months post
more of the disaster
dkspaceguitarSeptember 8, 2015
A few "better" photos
Replies (9)
September 9, 2015
Hi dkspaceguitar! I am so glad I came across your review!! I am a grinder and have very thin, short teeth that really cannot be bleached much more - the enamel is worn so thin that it hurts to bleach them. I really want that bright white smile again - longer and thicker teeth, but I have heard many mixed reviews. My dentist has said that I will likely break them off because I grind (I do wear top and bottom mouth guards every night religiously for past 5 years, unfortunately the damage was already done but preventing it from getting worse). I hear your concerns, but I personally think your teeth look better than my teeth do :) I would definitely NOT go to that dentist - she sounds very cold-hearted!! I no longer smile wide enough to show my teeth - only on a rare occasion. My front teeth are so short that I lisp sometimes. I also worry that I could not bite into apples or hero sandwiches if I get them. How is eating food with them?
Warmest regards,
murphus
Warmest regards,
murphus
September 9, 2015
Hi Murphus-
I no longer smile either:(
Eating is okay, but I feel like something's are defiantly a no-no to my diet.
I no longer smile either:(
Eating is okay, but I feel like something's are defiantly a no-no to my diet.
September 10, 2015
Hi dkspaceguitar! Well that just stinks! I sure hope they make then to your liking! You have been through so much time, pain, aggravation and money and deserve to be able to smile confidently once again! I value you speaking the truth to help others thinking about veneers. Many hugs to you!! :)
Warmest regards,
murphus
Warmest regards,
murphus
October 14, 2015
I see now, they are too thick, the side view shows thickness. The thickness affects the bite and makes the mouth uncomfortable. Did she grind down a lot of your natural tooth?
October 14, 2015
Of coarse she did :)
The center 2 are 3/4 crowns
The rest are full crowns. I have my impressions from the prep, and one tooth in particular looks over prepped...
The center 2 are 3/4 crowns
The rest are full crowns. I have my impressions from the prep, and one tooth in particular looks over prepped...
November 12, 2015
Hi, what colour did you go with please?
November 12, 2015
It was some sort of custom match....
Comparing the shades to it it looks close to bl2/bl3 with some odd (yellow) shade mixed it. In photos they look different than in person. Sometimes they look greenish...
Comparing the shades to it it looks close to bl2/bl3 with some odd (yellow) shade mixed it. In photos they look different than in person. Sometimes they look greenish...
November 13, 2015
know what u mean, me and my dentist agreed mutually on porcelain veneers 4 of them for my front teeth, then he prepped only 3 teeth, put temps on, then changed paths and said, there is a tech next mo. 40 days away, coming around to do 'shading' cereks. and he would glue them on. i googled and found out cerek is more for 'back teeth' cause they look vanilla, cheap and fake. not translucent as porcelain , that we had agreed on. so i called, and dentists called bk after work, and yelled, LISTEN, hes doing the way he wants. so i then wrote a stern nice letter, demanding to finish the way we had agreed on if he had 'lost my shade choice' (from the bridge work next to front teeth), then call the lab he uses and get it from them....dah...instead of using some lady i dont even her work to come in and do something otyher than porcelain...im so angry, ill prob report him to the dental brd, of the state for complaint investigation, he might be taking drugs, i saw him take a pill of some sort, and he acts all confused and angry and like hes on speed.
October 14, 2017
Yeah, not well done. Cosmetic dental procedures are a lot more difficult than what many think
UPDATED FROM dkspaceguitar
1 year post
Wax-up photos
dkspaceguitarDecember 3, 2015
I just got back my wax-up photos. I am still wanting to see these photoed next to my other impressions before I make a clear list of modifications, but I like them...
Does anyone know if they remake the waxup if it does need to be modified?
Does anyone know if they remake the waxup if it does need to be modified?
Replies (10)
December 3, 2015
Yes, they redid mine 5 times
December 3, 2015
How much did they charge you for that? And your not going through with veneers right?
Did they do the waxup before you had your gum lift?
The waxup they did for me seems to have the gums lifted..... Which I did tell them I wasn't interested in having my gums done..... I'm so frustrated :( and let down.... I'd like to see what they can do with out the gum lift first.
Did they do the waxup before you had your gum lift?
The waxup they did for me seems to have the gums lifted..... Which I did tell them I wasn't interested in having my gums done..... I'm so frustrated :( and let down.... I'd like to see what they can do with out the gum lift first.
December 4, 2015
Ya my wax ups had the gum lift modeled but My gums don't look like the model. 500$
December 4, 2015
That's awesome........ And scary.
Do you have a photo of your wax up you can post along with a close up of your gums? I'd like to see the differences... Please?
Do you have a photo of your wax up you can post along with a close up of your gums? I'd like to see the differences... Please?
December 4, 2015
It's so confusing why the wouldnt just make mine up with my natural gum line. P:&$3@ me off actually.
December 4, 2015
ya I mean they're not magicians, they have limitations to what they can do and I get that but that's ultimately why I decided against it. If I don't have complete control I don't like the idea of leaving it in someone else's hands to decide what looks good because there's a good chance I May disagree. I'm going back to the periodontist for him to refine my gum lift when I'm a ways into my Invisalign because he didn't take off as much tissue as was planned.. He said he wanted it to look natural.. I think it's important to have a similar perspective on "why looks good" as the dentist working on you, that way you're more likely to have a good outcome. The dentist o was working with dos amazing work but to me it was TOO natural looking. The after pictures were very natural looking but not the prettiest smiles in my opinion.
December 4, 2015
I kept saying "you think this looks like a pretty smile?!" About my wax ups
December 6, 2015
are you going to get the gum lift? I would ask them to be redone with your original gums
December 6, 2015
I had no intentions of getting my gums cut before this mock up was made. It was clear, I thought.
There was no reason for this and I'm still waiting for an answer to why it was done this way.
There was no reason for this and I'm still waiting for an answer to why it was done this way.
Hi there, and welcome. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community.