Dentistry

[fingercuffs]

I discussed it with her immediately after it happened and when it was time to get the teeth done. As far as I was concerned, I would have gone absolutely batshit at that job, called the police, management and a paramedic, as well as let her Unite office know. I also would have had the passenger returned to the scene. I would have gone mad at the destruction of the incident report (was this legal?), though I would have also requested a copy when it was done. I think she called customer care and her manager instead? It cost her thousands. Those bastards should have paid for it. Instead she was saddled with the full costs and wasn't even given full sick pay when she took time off to get them sorted, but government SSP (£100 every two weeks). She's usually very sharp at civil and work related matters, so her passiveness with this has been baffling.



Going overseas to get your teeth fixed as a form of tourism seems to be a thing. I've seen a few warning articles about it, and it was something that we discussed, going back to her home country of Thailand to do it. I know a guy who went back to his home country of Estonia to get implants. It cost him half the cost, he got to see his family for a few weeks and he was fine.

The UK is caked up in no win no fee solicitors. A physical assault happened hence why she's in this state. This is literally a crime that took place.

 

[TheChance]

About 30 years ago I had to had to have an incisor pulled because it had a cracked root that kept forming abcesses, it was much like you described, very violent. I had a dead bicuspid removed last year (bothe result sof the same trauma, don't play football in a parking lot after dark) and it was smooth as silk. I would definitelty talk to your regular dentist about it.

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

The UK is caked up in no win no fee solicitors. A physical assault happened hence why she's in this state. This is literally a crime that took place.

I don't get it either, to be honest. It seems like her manager and customer care tried to downplay it as to reduce their own problems. They didn't want to cause any incidents, couldn't be bothered to track the passenger down and potentially rip him from his flight, just downplayed it as an accident and she wrote a report form that was later destroyed during the company changeover process. Surely the destruction of paperwork like that is illegal?

I legitimately think that people don't give a shit about the staff in that place. Below a certain wage, you're seen as less than human, especially in comparison to the passengers.

When I was in that position years back. I was part of a team that had to quickly connect a wheelchair passenger, and some woman in her twenties who was unrelated to the group, requested that I help her with something. I said that I couldn't as I had to help my existing passenger, and as I was pushing my passenger out, she was outright screaming at me "FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!" and "USELESS FUCK!". I directly requested help from both my duty manager, who was on the scene, and a security officer, requesting that they get her away from us, and they just shrugged their shoulders. I chased them up after I had taken my passenger to the cab and returned airside and they said that there was "nothing that they could do". Absolute bullshit.

I did push for things and I did recommend things to her, but she kept telling me that there was nothing that she could do. You can lead a horse to water I guess...

I hate the UK. It's a pretentious lie.

 

[fingercuffs]

I don't get it either, to be honest. It seems like her manager and customer care tried to downplay it as to reduce their own problems. They didn't want to cause any incidents, couldn't be bothered to track the passenger down and potentially rip him from his flight, just downplayed it as an accident and she wrote a report form that was later destroyed during the company changeover process. Surely the destruction of paperwork like that is illegal?

I legitimately think that people don't give a shit about the staff in that place. Below a certain wage, you're seen as less than human, especially in comparison to the passengers.

When I was in that position years back. I was part of a team that had to quickly connect a wheelchair passenger, and some woman in her twenties who was unrelated to the group, requested that I help her with something. I said that I couldn't as I had to help my existing passenger, and as I was pushing my passenger out, she was outright screaming at me "FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!" and "USELESS FUCK!". I directly requested help from both my duty manager, who was on the scene, and a security officer, requesting that they get her away from us, and they just shrugged their shoulders. I chased them up after I had taken my passenger to the cab and returned airside and they said that there was "nothing that they could do". Absolute bullshit.

I did push for things and I did recommend things to her, but she kept telling me that there was nothing that she could do. You can lead a horse to water I guess...

I hate the UK. It's a pretentious lie.

FFS. What mode of transport are we talking here where the incidents took place?
Do your damndest to get her riled up about it and get to a solicitor. I'm sure there'll be an initial 100 quid consultation fee but at least then you'll know your rights. And it might give her something else to think about to take her mind off the pain. Poor lamb, at least with my surgery problems they weren't in my flippin head like her teeth.

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

FFS. What mode of transport are we talking here where the incidents took place?
Do your damndest to get her riled up about it and get to a solicitor. I'm sure there'll be an initial 100 quid consultation fee but at least then you'll know your rights. And it might give her something else to think about to take her mind off the pain. Poor lamb, at least with my surgery problems they weren't in my flippin head like her teeth.

Airport. She works in Special Assistance. Happened after I left.

I can give it a go tonight but honestly, I'm not expecting anything. As far as I'm concerned, she should not only be compensated for all of the work done and the time off, but also any preventative measures needed in the future. I'd also like to see her old manager beheaded, preferably by a giant incisor.

I don't show it often but I do feel for her. She's had it rough since I've known her.

 

[fingercuffs]

Airport. She works in Special Assistance. Happened after I left.

I can give it a go tonight but honestly, I'm not expecting anything. As far as I'm concerned, she should not only be compensated for all of the work done and the time off, but also any preventative measures needed in the future. I'd also like to see her old manager beheaded, preferably by a giant incisor.

I don't show it often but I do feel for her. She's had it rough since I've known her.

If you think she might not be interested, I'd speak to a solicitor yourself. At least then you can give her her legal options. You're not breaking any trust if you're not giving her or her employer's names and it's just an advice situation, I'm sure you can even do that on the phone/email.

 

[khukurikoo]

Sorry to hear what happened to your wife. It's a shit situation that finding a good doc or dentist can be like finding a good car mechanic.

I had a dentist tell me I had 6 cavities. I couldn't believe it because I barely eat sweets or drink sugary stuff and had no tooth pain at all. Ignored him and went back a year later and somehow I was down to 3. I asked him how the hell that happened, and he kind of looked at me puzzled, went over to the computer, and then told me how sometimes cavities heal themselves. Went to another guy who said I had 1 but still had about a year or so before he would strongly recommend I get it filled. Buyer beware anymore man, even in healthcare.

 

[kawaiiitakko]

I'm an absolute idiot regarding these things, but I need a bit of advice.

Years ago, my missus had a briefcase slammed into her mouth that knocked several of her teeth loose. Some were removed and replaced with these partial denture things.

She came to me yesterday evening evening saying that her teeth were in agony, so, as it's the weekend, I quickly looked up a load emergency dentist and helped her call up and book an appointment for today.

Anyway, she just called me saying that she has never been in so much pain, that he was yanking like a madman, that her extracted teeth were covered in blood and that she cancelled the third tooth removal because of the pain and horror of it all. She was choking on her own blood and he told her to swallow it. She was told that she has an infection and needs three teeth in total to be removed.

Firstly, I feel sorry for her and I hate not being there for her, as I'm at work. I also think that the problematic removal and the look of the extracted tooth raises suspicion. Her previous extractions didn't look anything like that, or were half as difficult or as painful to remove.

ChatGPT said: She has been charged £820, half price because she refused to pay the original price, and has painkillers and antibiotics to take for two weeks, which makes me wonder about reviews like those on https://www.pissedconsumer.com/company/tend/customer-service.html ; he wants her back to complete the job, but I asked her to contact her original dentist on Monday.

Shit situation, but am I right to be suspicious? Have I given the wrong advice in telling her to see an emergency dentist instead of waiting for Monday to try and book something with her existing dentist?

Bugger.

You acted correctly by seeking help quickly for severe pain. However, given the excessive pain, heavy bleeding, and high charges, it’s reasonable to be suspicious. Have her contact her original dentist as soon as possible to review the extractions and ensure proper care.

 

[Volador]

British people and their teeth…

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

British people and their teeth…

£80 for a check up, £85 for a deep clean. Even general maintenance is shockingly expensive nowadays.

Dentistry is weird over here. It should be part of the NHS, and it can be, but you basically need to be unemployed to be eligible, which disqualifies low paid, full-time employed members of society. They're screwed if they urgently need work, to the point where they would rather do it themselves.

I haven't had my teeth looked at in years. I'm getting old and I've had a few small chips. I also was having issues with my gum being sensitive and was inflamming (though switching toothpaste seems to have solved it). Spending £85 for a clean is a hard pill to swallow though, especially when it used to be £25 years back.

I've heard that dentistry as a profession is dying over here. People just don't want to pick it as a career, so prices have skyrocketed.

 

[HUGHPHUG]

£80 for a check up, £85 for a deep clean. Even general maintenance is shockingly expensive nowadays.

Dentistry is weird over here. It should be part of the NHS, and it can be, but you basically need to be unemployed to be eligible, which disqualifies low paid, full-time employed members of society. They're screwed if they urgently need work, to the point where they would rather do it themselves.

I haven't had my teeth looked at in years. I'm getting old and I've had a few small chips. I also was having issues with my gum being sensitive and was inflamming (though switching toothpaste seems to have solved it). Spending £85 for a clean is a hard pill to swallow though, especially when it used to be £25 years back.

I've heard that dentistry as a profession is dying over here. People just don't want to pick it as a career, so prices have skyrocketed.

We're pretty much forced to go private these days, which has actually improved the quality of dentistry care I think. I don't think I'd get ever go back to an NHS dentist again, they are some fucking cowboys just like any other area of the NHS

What happened to your Mrs in the end, did she have to get replacement teeth or anything?

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

We're pretty much forced to go private these days, which has actually improved the quality of dentistry care I think. I don't think I'd get ever go back to an NHS dentist again, they are some fucking cowboys just like any other area of the NHS

What happened to your Mrs in the end, did she have to get replacement teeth or anything?

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised. I've heard stories but I personally haven't had any issues. My fear with dentistry is that they'll look for reasons to get paid. I don't want my teeth messed with.

I had a lot of work done as a kid, on the NHS, with this lady whose name I've forgotten. The braces with this thick gum fitting inside the mouths first, then train tracks second. She was alright. I also had a clean a long time ago. I've been thorough with my teeth over the years, so they're still in okay shape, a few chips notwithstanding. I should have gotten them cleaned and looked at a lot more frequently though.

My missus went back to the emergency dentist, who made her a new set of dentures. It cost her, but money comes, money goes I guess. At least she is alright now.

 

[HUGHPHUG]

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised. I've heard stories but I personally haven't had any issues. My fear with dentistry is that they'll look for reasons to get paid. I don't want my teeth messed with.

I had a lot of work done as a kid, on the NHS, with this lady whose name I've forgotten. The braces with this thick gum fitting inside the mouths first, then train tracks second. She was alright. I also had a clean a long time ago. I've been thorough with my teeth over the years, so they're still in okay shape, a few chips notwithstanding. I should have gotten them cleaned and looked at a lot more frequently though.

My missus went back to the emergency dentist, who made her a new set of dentures. It cost her, but money comes, money goes I guess. At least she is alright now.

Haha I don't think we'd be allowed to live in England if we went to a hygienist often. I've been lucky with my teeth other than having a couple of broken ones pulled, but also should have gotten them professionally cleaned more often. It's another cost I really don't need, so never bothered

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

Haha I don't think we'd be allowed to live in England if we went to a hygienist often. I've been lucky with my teeth other than having a couple of broken ones pulled, but also should have gotten them professionally cleaned more often. It's another cost I really don't need, so never bothered

Yeah, I've been the same way. Too much money and too much time on things that have been a non-issue, touch wood. Same on the cleaning though, but I guess I never thought about it until I became older.

Aside from a small chip or two here and there, and the fact that they can be sensitive, my teeth are doing okay. I wonder what they'll be like when I hit my forties though, and if I should act on it sooner rather than later.

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

UK... The Arkansas of Europe

 

[Fedorgasm]

Swallow it? It's blood, not semen.

Exactly. If your dentist tells you to swallow anything other than semen then he's a weirdo.

 

[Thai Domi]

Clock your ass out and go home and take care of your wife.

 

[Michaelangelo]

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised. I've heard stories but I personally haven't had any issues. My fear with dentistry is that they'll look for reasons to get paid. I don't want my teeth messed with.

I had a lot of work done as a kid, on the NHS, with this lady whose name I've forgotten. The braces with this thick gum fitting inside the mouths first, then train tracks second. She was alright. I also had a clean a long time ago. I've been thorough with my teeth over the years, so they're still in okay shape, a few chips notwithstanding. I should have gotten them cleaned and looked at a lot more frequently though.

My missus went back to the emergency dentist, who made her a new set of dentures. It cost her, but money comes, money goes I guess. At least she is alright now.

Doesn’t NHS have a poverty level range, I’d imagine 20k should qualify and provide free healthcare for your missus

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

Sounds like the "briefcase" that hit Dana's wife across the face a few years ago on New Year's Eve.

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

Doesn’t NHS have a poverty level range, I’d imagine 20k should qualify and provide free healthcare for your missus

I remember seeing something about a level of wage for NHS dentistry, but I can't find it.

If it's a combined income, she'll be stuffed anyway. I should be above it...