At my first appointment I chose not to get a full set of x-rays because there was a possibility that I was pregnant. I then scheduled another appointment for two fillings. When I scheduled this appointment I stated that I still would prefer not to receive x-rays (even though I was no longer pregnant), because my fertility doctor and endocrinologist advised against it.
When I arrived for the filling appointment, the assistant Karina told me that I needed to get the x-rays or they would not do the fillings. I then asked if I could talk to the doctor about it, but he couldn't be bothered to come talk to me. She just went back to talk to him and came back saying that they need to take x-rays of just those two teeth or they couldn't do the fillings. I then said that I would have to think about it and talk with my doctors. I told her that I apologized for taking their time and that I did explain this when making the appointment. Her response was, "Don't worry, we have plenty of other patients". This comment was really hurtful and embarrassing. I was trying to be respectful and I feel that they treated me like I was stupid for even thinking I would be able to get by with no x-rays.
I do understand the need for x-rays, but I would have appreciated the time to talk to the actual dentist about it. read more