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• Atlanta Prosthodontics

  Review from Princess A.

  

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  • Princess A.

  Atlanta, GA

  

  5/9/2012

  This is a family business. I was a patient of Dr. Blackburn III.
  I was referred by my periodontist about two years ago after installed my implants.
  Dr. Blackburn III made the appliance to attach to the implants.
  He made me cry because he didn't administer anything for pain. Without warning, he practically had his knee in my chest in a tug of war during the fitting process.
  Not to mention, it was the day before my birthday. I LIVED THROUGH THAT.
  
  About 2 months later, I returned to his office when it cracked.
  I was charged for the repair. NO SWEAT.
  
  About a month later, it cracked again.  He said that I needed to be careful chewing.
  I wasn't charged, except for a lecture about chewing. I wasn't charged.
  
  About a month later it cracked again in the same place. I made an appointment and was charged over a hundred dollars.  I felt more confident, maybe because I paid so much. LOL.
  
  About 2 months later, it cracked again.  He stated that the appliance was unsuccessful and that side needed to be replaced. I was without bottom teeth for a week.
  In December I noticed decay between my teeth while flossing. He stated that I needed 2 crowns.
  He was nice enough to offer me a payment plan since I don't have insurance.
  Not that I asked or had trouble ever paying his fees.
  
  The first appointment went well. The second visit to get the permanent ceramic teeth was scary. I always ask to be put to sleep because I don't handle pain well.
  I was told I would be fine.
  No pain remedy was offered.  His sweet assistant made an attempt to remove the temporaries with a vice grip looking instrument. No success.
  Dr. Blackburn III decided to file it off.  Don't forget I didn't receive anything for pain.
  He has the drill and his assistant is on my left with the water and suction.
  Imagine the feeling of the suction on my exposed nerve. I'm complaining but they told me that I was"acting up" and to calm down.
  He filed the new crown after installing it.  More drilling!
  Don't forget my nerve is exposed.
  In an attempt to relieve my misery,  he's telling me how "pretty" the crowns are as he's installing them.
  His assistant hands me the mirror and I said, "It's to big". No reply from him.
  Moments later while still in in chair, his assistant shoves a document in my face to sign stating that I am satisfied the size and color of the crowns.
  He says, wait till she's done. Obviously, this was very important to him if they brought the document to the examining room instead of offering it to me afterward at the reception desk.
  
  My crowns are bigger than my teeth and a different color. Too white.
  I don't understand the purpose of all the impressions. These teeth are big.
  I look like dracula.
  
  A week later I made an appointment for a consultation because I wanted him to see what I look like. My appointment was at 9am.  I was running late so I called at 8:45 to let them know I was on the way.  Dr. Blackburn II answered the phone unprofessionally, but I won't get into that. I told him I would be there in 40 minutes. He said he would let them know. When I got to the toll, there was an accident.  I called back to let them know I was stuck in traffic at the toll. It was 9:25.  I was informed that he had left for a doctors appointment. I was furious.   II I requested that he call me.
  
  The purpose of this rating is to reveal my experience.  
  As a patient your want to be respected.
  I WASN'T!!!!!

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