I have been getting constant infections and inflammation in the base of my gums where she cemented 4 crowns.
I have had constant sensitivity to both hot and cold food/beverages since they were cemented.
Due to pain and inflammation, I have had to take 600 MGs of ibuprofen 3 times daily. Additionally, I have a standing prescription for oxycodone for unrelated nerve pain that I take daily and it has had no effect on my oral pain.
I have used over 1 qt of Hydrogen Peroxide as an oral rinse in order to reduce infection/inflammation of the gums since she cemented 3 crowns.
I have used 3 pounds of salt as an oral rinse in order to reduce infection/inflammation of the gums since she cemented 3 crowns.
I have given Dr. Wang several opportunities to try and correct these problems; unfortunately, she has been unapproachable and unwilling to even listen to my complaints.
I began having problems with the 1st crown (which was for a Root Canal) immediately; every time I brought it to her attention, she said there was nothing wrong with the crown and I needed brush my teeth more and use oral rinse. (I have been brushing my teeth 3-5 times a day for over 20 years.) She went as far as to say the crown did not fit properly because I moved when she was making the digital image of the crown. (One could argue that the digital image was not taken correctly... and if I did move during the imaging, why was the image submitted for the creation of the crown? Finally, if Dr. Wang knew the crown was made incorrectly, why did she then cement it to my tooth?)
She did 3 more crowns; each time I went in for more work, I informed her that the 1st crown was giving me trouble; and then that 2ndcrown was giving me trouble. Additionally, all 4 temporary crowns that were inserted came off or broke at least twice and needed to be replaced. This created 6 additional visits for temporary crowns to be replaced. During each visit I mentioned that the permanent crowns were giving me trouble. She kept telling me to brush my teeth use oral rinse and the gum would grow into the crowns. She also stated that the crowns were not fitted correctly because I moved my head during the digital scanning process.
The last crown she did was so inaccurately made that she asked the Dental Assistant if the crown in question was actually my crown. The assistance verified that it was mine. Dr. Wang again stated that the crown was formed incorrectly because I moved during imaging. (Once again, I could argue that the image was not created properly; and if in fact I did move during imaging, why then was the image sent out for the crown to be created? Finally, if she knew the crown was incorrectly made, why did she then cement it to my tooth?)
Over the course of the last several months I have had constant pain and inflammation. I worked on my brushing, flossing and rinsing techniques to no avail. The gums have not grown into the crowns and meal time are an agonizing event due to severe pain from 2 of the crowns; a 3rd crown is causing constant inflammation of in the gum. My overall oral condition continues to worsen
I went to see Dr. Wang on 2/21/2022 and informed her of the problems, instead of trying to help me she stated, "How come this is the first I have heard of this?" (The fact is I complained about these problems to her on at least 6 different visits.) Dr. Wang did a minor adjustment to one crown and became dismissive and unapproachable.
I called DentaQuest on 2/23/2022 and was told in order to have another Dental Provider do additional work I would need to file a grievance against Dr. Wang otherwise the work may not be covered. I informed the representative that I wanted to give Dr. Wang one more opportunity to fix my teeth.
I went to Dr. Wangs office on 2/23/2022 for an annual cleaning. As Dr. Wang had been so unapproachable regarding my problems; I discussed it with the Hygienist whom I have a long-standing relationship with. After cleaning my teeth, the Hygienist spoke with Dr. Wang on my behalf.
I was placed in a semi private exam room. When Dr. Wang entered the exam room she was unapproachable and tried to blame the inflammation on me not getting my annual cleanings. (This is untrue, I have had 2 cleanings in the past 5 months.) She did do some grinding on 2 of the crowns. She took some pictures of my teeth became dismissive and stated I should see and Endodontist to fix the crowns she had just cemented to my gums
I am of the opinion that she does not know how to use the digital scanner properly. The temporary crowns she made fit much better than the ceramic she designed with the digital scanner. At this juncture I believe I may need oral surgeon to remove the crowns. I would imagine that I am not the only patient that has this problem with Dr. Wang. read more