I am an established patient at Celebrity Smiles Dental. On nine visits to the office from October 20th through November 18th I experienced extreme malpractice and negligence from both Dr. Joseph Gaeta and Dr. Devo. On October 20th I came in to the office of Celebrity Smiles with a bad toothache and was seen by Dr. Devo to begin a root canal. The root canal was completed October 27th and on that same day the dentist began to file down my perfect tooth for an abutment and bridgework.
After repeated visits and confirmations that the root canal was very good I became worried that indeed something was wrong because the pain was so bad. So I took the matter into my own hands and went to get a second opinion. I went to Dr. Moitoso and he took an xray and discovered the problem. The root canals were not filled up to the apex and are about 2mm short of being properly sealed, therefore your infection will get worse. He referred me to an endodontist and I went the next day.
He took another xray and said the canals are not filled enough, and to do another root canal with that infection would most likely fail. I then proceeded to get in to have the tooth extracted immediately. Dr. Ballentine had to surgically elevate and section the tooth carefully to be sure it was completely out, which he then had to stitch the gums. Celebrity Smiles damaged a perfect tooth with a painful abutment which now needs a crown. I paid Celebrity Smiles $2,100.00 for ruining my teeth!
His practice is unethical and cruel. This dentist needs disciplinary action now! His records show an order of probation for a similiar case such as mine. The state of Florida Board of Dentistry show many sanctions and unethical practice. I also want to mention that Dr. Devo also began temporary bridgework the same day the root canal was done. He used my good tooth as an abutment and ruined a perfect tooth!
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