Questions to a dentist

mountaincloud

[font=arial, sans-serif]I recently attended a dentist and she said I needed a tooth extracted. She spoke quickly with a heavy Hungarian accent and I didn't understand everything she said.[/font]

[font=arial, sans-serif]The next day I sent her an email with basic questions so I could understand things better. I feel I need the questions answered so I can give my informed consent.[/font]

I sent the email three days ago and have got no reply. Did I take the correct approach? Should I expect a reply to the email?

Dianthus

Sounds like way too much hassle for what should be a standard enough procedure
(Standard- assuming it isn't a surgical extraction, or impacted lower wisdom tooth?).
You'd hope it hasn't taken 3 days to translate your email from English to Hungarian, & then the response from Hungarian to English....maybe it's just a wrong email address. Or they might only work part time. Or might be on holidays or have travelled back home.
Best bet is to change to a dentist who speaks English as a first language, so you can *both* communicate fully& understand each other properly .

mountaincloud

[font=arial, sans-serif]After three emails I got a reply. Should I get a second opinion?

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Following on from my appointment with 

you
 on Sunday morning I have some questions.

What kind of anaesthetic is used during surgery?

What are the risks involved in surgery?

Why does my wisdom tooth need to be extracted?

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As per your previous email I have spoken with Dr . Dr  has advised that articaine and adrenaline is used during the surgery. In terms of the wisdom tooth extraction she has advised that this be left to a later stage in which she can discuss further with you and that the core build up and crown on the LR6 be the priority at the moment.[/font]

Dianthus

If you feel comfortable proceeding, based on that email, & your previous face-to-face interaction, it's your decision.
However, as per previous post, dentistry can be confusing & risky when speaking different languages& involving a translator.

Teyla Emmagan

Would you not just find another dentist? The country is full of English speaking ones.

tina1040

What dentist did you see on a sunday? Didn't think any would be open then.