FELT THE AFFECTS OF STIGMA TODAY 😭
Had an appointment in Perth today at the endodontics. I was asked lots of questions about my infected tooth, why was I there, how it affects me, about what foods affect it and all different ways a tooth can hurt and how I eat. I know they have to ask questions as they did last month too. This went on for 15 to 20 minutes and I became upset told him he was integrating me and making me feel bad about being there when he has all the information on screen and X-rays...also I had been referred from the other dentists. My husband also had to ask him to stop. I had a panic attack but managed to calm my self quickly as I had already taken a sedative, I asked him if he would treat me now as they know I can't wait too long. He then stood up and refused and said he wasn't prepared to treat me and walked out!
His assistantant went to get his supervisor who then asked more questions then went looking for him. He couldn't be found anywhere and no one else was available. I feel so bad, so guilty, a burden to my husband,
We was then asked to make another appt. with another dentist and the receptionist refused to let us do that!! The dental assistant had to tell her what happened so she would let me have someone else. Now I have to wait until next year. I don't think I can go back again.
