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  1. #1
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    Default Orthodontic Malpractice

    My question involves medical malpractice in the state of: TX & CO

    Hello,

    I have been under the care of an orthodontic practice in TX and had my braces taken off in June. When i moved to Colorado I went ot a regular dentist to have a routine cleaning and to get a referral for a new Ortho to continue with my retainer checks. when i wentto my cleaning appointment i was blown away. I have never had a Cavity a day in my life. I now have 15. well under normal circumstances this could happen to anyone. But as the dentist was inspecting each tooth she noticed that on several teeth the Cement that holds the brackets in place on the braces was still in place and when my braces were taken off the orthodontist ground the enamel off my teeth instead of the cement. this inturn is what has caused my cavities. and on top of all of that the retainers that were made are not holding my teeth in place properly so i am getting gaps where there should be none. so now i have to pay more to have have the cavities repaired and the new orthodontist to close the gaps and make a new retainer.

    my question is: do i have a case of malpractice for the enamel being removed and leaving the cement?

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    Default Re: Orthodontic Malpractice

    Quote Quoting txgalinco
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    My question involves medical malpractice in the state of: TX & CO

    ....my question is: do i have a case of malpractice for the enamel being removed and leaving the cement?

    If your new doctor has told you that your old doctor was negligent, then I would say yes.

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    Default Re: Orthodontic Malpractice

    I would discuss your case with a medical malpractice attorney.

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    Default Re: Orthodontic Malpractice

    I personally get a second opinion. Also, see if the dentist in CO is willing to put all of this in writing.
    If the second opinion dentist has the same opinion, then I would most definitly file a report with the original dentists insurance company. Then I would file a compaint with the state dental board in Texas.

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    Default Re: Orthodontic Malpractice

    gigirle - good suggestions. Poster, I would follow them.

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    Default Re: Orthodontic Malpractice

    thank you guys for all your help. i wasnt really sure which direction i needed to go with this....

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