Review by
Smiling Patient
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1.0
on
2008-03-04
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I went to Dr. Tuminelli to prepare a tooth for a crown. On my third visit, the doctor was taking an impression on the last lower molar. He put the soft putty on the form and placed in back of my mouth, put me in a reclining position in the chair, told me that this had to stay on for 6 minutes and left me in the room alone. I began feeling the putty going down my throat, leaned forward to keep from choking, waving my arms,trying to make noise to get someone to come in and help me. Finally, the assistant came in and told me to just sit quietly while the mold was complete. I kept pointing to my throat, unable to speak or open my mouth. She didn't understand! I kept pushing the putty with my tongue to avoid swallowing it. When the Dr. finally came into the room to remove the form, he said, "You ruined the impression." If I had been an elderly person, unable to sit up, I could have choked to death. This was the most unprofessional office I have ever been to and one of the most horrible experiences I have ever had. The doctor was almost paid in full. I did not get the crown, a phone call, or any money refunded. And to make matters worse, the assistant, trying to cover her tracks, told me that she was right outside the room
out of 5 stars
