What are the common elements in Mexican dental horror stories?

A local in Mexico went to a dental office that promised quick braces treatment. However, the dentist put on the braces too tightly. This not only caused extreme discomfort but also damaged the teeth roots over time. The patient ended up with loose and weakened teeth, and had to spend a fortune to correct the damage done by the improper braces treatment.

One common element is accommodation issues like overbooking or dirty rooms. Another is problems with food, such as getting food poisoning. Also, issues with transportation, like unreliable rental cars or getting scammed by taxi drivers.

I've known of a situation where a dental hygienist accidentally dropped a tool into the patient's mouth during the cleaning. It was a small instrument but it still startled the patient and could have potentially caused an injury.

One common one is the pain during procedures. Like when people get cavities filled and the anesthetic doesn't work well. Another is dentists being rough. For example, when they handle your gums too harshly while doing cleanings. And then there's the fear of getting bad news like needing a lot of expensive work or having to get a tooth pulled.

A common one is when the dental associate accidentally drops a tool in the patient's mouth during a procedure. It's not only a shock but can also cause injury.

A common one is extreme pain during and after the surgery. Some people have reported that the painkillers they were given didn't work well. Another is when dentists make mistakes like leaving a piece of equipment in the mouth. For example, a small fragment of a drill bit. It can cause all sorts of problems later.

One common one is not changing the toothbrush often enough. Bacteria build up on an old toothbrush and can re - infect your mouth. Another is using teeth - whitening products too much and getting chemical burns on the gums.

One common theme is misdiagnosis. Dentists might misdiagnose a tooth problem, like thinking it's just a cavity when it's actually a more serious issue like a cracked tooth. Another is poor dental work. For example, fillings that don't fit properly or crowns that are made wrong.

One common horror story is about sterilization issues. For example, a dental assistant might forget to properly sterilize a tool. If this happens, there's a risk of infection for the patients. It's a very serious matter in the dental field.

Probably the most common is the fear of hurting patients. Dental students are still learning, and they might accidentally cause pain during procedures like root canals or extractions. For example, I knew a student who gave a patient too much anesthesia in a nerve - block, which made the patient's face numb for a long time, causing distress.