Suffering from pericoronitis, swollen lymph nodes, pain while i turned my head, difficulties swallowing and severe pain in my jaw - i called the emergency line and was told to drop by during walk in. I got service pretty quickly staff was friendly, however the hygienist was gaslighting my experience. I did not get to see the dentist as he was out of the office. The hygenist told me to rinse my mouth with salt water, i said i had been doing that already and it hasnt helped. He gave me a toothpaste and said i had nice teeth and told me to be on my way. I was furious and almost cried.
I ended up going to Adam dental, they took good care of me, they drained the infection in my tooth, prescribed me antibiotics, and have a follow up appt on tuesday to try to free my tooth from the gum line -- if that doesnt work they will be extracting my tooth.
I was in severe pain for 12 hrs even after the antibiotics. My pain has finally subsided.
I am glad i followed my gut instinct and went to another dentist. If i hadn't i wouldve been suffering with an infection getting worse and being in more pain.
I did not tell Adam dental about my experience at somba k and just let them do their thing. I was taken seriously and received proper care for my concern. I often worry about those who cant advocate for their health needs and how our medical system neglects patients in need due to their own agenda or biases.
If you think ur concerns are not being heard or brushed off -- please get a second opinion.