July 24th 2024.
Caitlyn Weld's smile was always her best feature. Her set of perfectly white teeth was something she took pride in. Little did she know, her teeth were about to undergo a drastic transformation without her consent.
It all started when Caitlyn, a young student from Tennessee, had to move to Florida and find a new dentist. At the age of 18, she found herself in a dental chair, about to undergo her first root canal. She was nervous, but also relieved that her family back home was taking care of the bill.
As the procedure began, Caitlyn tried to calm her nerves by asking the dentist about the root canal. Unfortunately, the dentist didn't speak English very well, so Caitlyn was left in the dark about what was going to happen. Suddenly, without warning, the shaving began.
Caitlyn had no mirror to see what was happening, but she could feel the dentist shaving off her teeth. It wasn't until a mirror was held up to her face and she was asked to pick a shade for her veneers that she realized what was happening. She was shocked to see that her teeth were no longer there, just stubs.
Feeling overwhelmed, Caitlyn's friend picked a shade for her veneers while she tried to process the loss of her natural teeth. A video of her reaction to her "gummy mouth" went viral on TikTok, gaining over 20 million views. In the video, Caitlyn explains that the dentist had told her the root canal was necessary to prevent any future issues with her teeth.
At the time, Caitlyn didn't know any better and trusted the dentist's advice. She had no idea that a root canal would cost around $1,000 per tooth, while veneers would cost four times that amount. Despite the hefty price difference, cost was not the biggest concern for Caitlyn.
According to the NHS website, root canals are usually painless and no more unpleasant than getting a filling. However, veneers can be excruciating. In Caitlyn's case, her temporary veneers were so uneven that she had to get them filed down before she could even eat.
Despite the pain and shock, Caitlyn never considered suing the dentist for giving her veneers without her consent. She has now come to terms with her new teeth and can even laugh about the experience. Her teeth may be a bit longer and she may accidentally bite her gums while eating, but overall they look similar to her natural teeth.
Looking back, Caitlyn realizes that she was just 18 and didn't know much about dental procedures. She trusted the dentist's advice and didn't question the need for veneers. Although she may have initially been horrified, she has accepted the fate of her teeth and can now share the experience as a funny story without blaming the dentist who did it.
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