Save Your Money Go Elsewhere
Save Your Money Go Elsewhere
I would start by saying when something sounds too good to be true be wary. My journey to the perfect smile has led me frowning. When I first met for my consult I was told I would be satisfied no matter what. I mentioned I wanted white teeth and had issues with my previous dental work not being white enough. I was assured the doctor would paint the inside of my veneers pink to avoid picking up the natural teeth color from underneath. I began to look forward to having a perfect smile. As I began to create my dream smile my vision became hijacked by the doctor who decided the color I should use (1M) which was much darker than what I wanted.
When I talked about going lighter I was met with disapproval of how I didn’t want my smile to look fake. I think I should have gone with my gut and said I don’t care what you want I want white teeth. I comprised and asked for a bleach 3 to be combined with the chosen color after being assured it would look as white if not whiter than the temporaries I was fitted with. I asked multiple times if the color would be the light white I envisioned and was told a sample of the temporaries color sample I wanted would be sent to the lab for the tech to refer to.
On the day I was set to try the permanent veneers I was excited. When they were placed in I immediately said, “I don’t like them”. The response I got was an annoyed we would have to send them back to the lab to redo color. I focused on the shape and the doctor worked to change the shape to a more fitting shape. When I looked at the veneers in the office I was under the bright light so I didn’t notice the color issue. We went outside and unfortunately for me it was an overcast day so I couldn’t see the color precisely.
My father came to see them and commented that they were not light enough. Again an annoyed response of we have to start all over again was given. At that point I wasn’t sure it was worth sending them back because they seemed a pretty color. We were told for the first time since starting the process once they are sealed they are yours. After the work was done I went outside in the sunlight and noticed the once white veneers took on a yellow cast and not longer looked white.
I went home and panicked about the color. Thinking back to the first time discussing the procedure and remembering I was told I will be happy with the results I decided to call the doctor the next day. I called first thing in the morning and wasn’t called back until I reached out via text two hours later asking the doctor to call me. I told her I was unhappy with the color and immediately the doctor became angry telling me I don’t want to redo them. She would have to charge me more money, ridiculous considering I could have bought a car for the money I spent.
I asked why they weren’t the white I was promised and she couldn’t give me an answer. I got off the phone more distraught as I was basically told nothing could or would be done. On top of that she said she wouldn’t redo anything without compensation. For the price I should be happier than a pig in [RS bleep] and all I am is disappointed and regretful. My father called the office to speak with the doctor the next day and was told if more work was done I could end up needing a root canal on my teeth. Never was this discussed or mentioned before proceeding with the veneers.
When I went to have my bite adjusted the other day I was visibly upset and was basically ignored regarding my color concerns. As my bite was being adjusted I was then asked if she could build up my bottom teeth to correct the bite issue. I said no as this again was never mentioned before and the last thing I need is to mess with my teeth anymore. At the end of the appointment I asked what went wrong with the color and the doctor blamed me for picking the color. I will state it again that I wanted white teeth and asked a number of times to insure they were white.
I will not be going back to this dentist ever again as I feel swindled and totally unhappy. Save yourself the pain and the agony of paying a ton of money only to have your requests ignored and then you blamed for the outcome. Do your research and know what you are getting before agreeing to veneers and paying out that kind of money.
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Yet, he sculpted them in my mouth..as I hated the shape of my temps.. they looked like false long teeth. Now they look great and i'm getting excited. After reading your post, I was clear when picking the color. I I picked Hollywood white with the lowest amount of translucency. I get them placed in two weeks.. they say I have approval of them ..and they will let me look at them before they are bonded; and will send them back if I don't like them.
But I'm nervous...and I paid a crazy amount of money too.
However.. your teeth are still beautiful and she did a good job designing the shape... You paid a lot of money..and those are forever..so think on it.. and go back and make your case if you decide you want the color you chose. ...if they pull the color from the notes during design.. they're going to see that it is wrong..and I'm sure the lab that made the mistake will have to make it right.,.and it will just cost your dentist her time.. which she owes, you.
I’m still waiting on my case to be reviewed by the dental peer review. At this point I don’t know if I want to work with her which mean I would opt to get my money back instead. If we could figure something out to work together and get me the results of the color I might consider it but honestly going back to her might be anxiety I don’t want to deal with.
Thank you for your post and enjoy that smile!
When I finally had time to talk to him.. I mentioned your incident. He thought the dentist should redo them without a problem but.. that's him.. he wants his patients satisfied.. how else do you build a reputation.
Yet, I understand after going through it myself.... I'd be gun shy. You just want it done right like promised!