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What's the harm in alternative dentistry?
Just as there are alternative medical practitioners, there are also alternative or holistic dentists. Many oppose fluoridation or amalgam fillings or use questionable procedures. Read more about alternative dentistry
Here are 9 people who were harmed by someone not thinking critically.
Lorraine M. HellierMadison, Alabama |
Permanent nerve damage |
| A root canal resulted in permanent nerve damage and constant pain. The general dentist had used an unapproved substance ("Sargenti paste") in the procedure without informing her. The dentists were discplined and fined. Read more & more | |
Rebecca Lindsay & Lyndel McKayAge: 36 & 67 |
Jaw disfigured, requiring reconstructive surgery |
| "Biological dentists" recommended by her chiropractor said her fillings were poisoning her. They removed nine of her teeth and much of her jaw. Reconstructive surgery was required to rebuild her jaw and smile. She sued. Read more & more | |
Mirjana LukicAge: 53 |
13 teeth & part of her jaw removed needlessly |
| "Biological dentists" said her headaches could be relieved and said "if I didn't remove the teeth, I'd get cancer and die." They had diagnosed a problem called NICO that is not accepted by many authorities. She eventually sued and settled. Read more & more | |
Claudia MegaroPhilipsburg, New Jersey |
Severe jaw pain |
| She visited a holistic dentist for a root canal, he advised additional procedures including removing all her amalgam fillings. A non-approved substance was used in the root canal. She developed persistent, severe pain in her jaw. She has sued. Read more & more | |
Laurie Ann ShoopMiami, Florida |
Jaw destroyed, years of surgery |
| After a visit to the dentist, she had years of jaw problems that resulted in over 40 surgeries. The dentist was using an unapproved material, she sued and was awarded the maximum malpractice amount. Read more | |
Dennis VickeryAge: 54 |
Pointless dental surgery while near death |
| He was dying of motor neuron disease, but a homeopath convinced him it was actually caused by mercury from his fillings. Knowing he was near death and could be killed by anaesthetic, his toxin-obsessed dentist replaced them. He died 16 days later. Read more & more | |
"Mrs. A."Southampton, England |
£12,000 |
| She saw a dentist for cutting-edge treatments for jaw pain. She was told to take green algae to release mercury and other odd things. When the dentist announced the spirit of her dead mother was in the room, she reported her to the authorities. Read more | |
"C.C." (woman)Age: 45 |
Improper treatment, infection |
| Her "biological dentist" performed many unnecessary procedures on her including removing amalgam fillings and treating her with "autonomic response testing" and homeopathy. His license was revoked five years later. Read more | |