Marilyn K. Jones, D.D.S. Very bad dentistry, filled 4 teeth and 3 had to be removed plus 1 root canal Ripoff Houston Texas

I am responding to this misleading discrediting information which was presented on Ripoff Report of Google Internet by a patient called Rob who is not providing his or her true identity.

By reading this misleading discrediting information, I can see this patient is mixed up with other doctors treatment because at least for the past 20 years I never prescribed any steroid hormone to any patient , while this person is claiming she paid an extraordinary charge of $1300 for drugs including steroid hormone (this amount is approximately 65 times higher than what my average patient paid for antibiotic and pain medicine to the pharmacy) which Rob is claiming.

This expensive high price for drugs is additional mixed up with other doctors treatment for the amount of money paid for the medicine. He or she must have mixed up my treatment with other dentists or doctors treatment because I do not prescribe steroid hormones due to well known potential serious side effects and most of my patients spend $10 to $20 for medicine with the exception where patients have severe intractable mixed infection of bacteria, virus and fungus which may require more than $100 but not more than $200 or $300 depending upon which antibacterial agent, anti-viral agent, or antifungal agent would be most effective and what is their optimal dose to each patient estimated by quick economical screening method. In order to mix up other dentists or medical doctors treatment as well as the extraordinary large amount of money paid for drugs, the person must have some serious memory problem and some mentally unstable condition. If it is my regular patient, the patient will never reach these disturbing conditions because we treat before they reach these serious conditions.

Judging from the date presented, I started looking at my clinical records of all possible patients who might have visited my office with similar serious problems. I found there was only one possible patient who is not my regular patient who came  from outside of Houston with her husband with a serious dental condition. Once in awhile we find a patient who is treated by other dentists and doctors. They have so many problems that this causes them to go to so many dentists and doctors and actually be treated by several doctors in a short period of time. They are looking for a quick easy solution and they do not follow our advice.

One patient who is a woman who fits this category had this tendency. Contrary to my advice she insisted to be treated by doing as many dental procedures as possible (which usually requires at least two visits. She said it is difficult to come as she lived outside of Houston and also she refused to take any medication following the dental procedures.  She had an unstable mental condition and was being seen by other dentists and medical doctors. She did not follow our advice to see a qualified specialist. She was also taking her husbands pain medication. I work very closely with other doctors for my patients best interest. I use informed consent and explain my procedures to each patient. When I refer a patient to a specialist, I follow-up by contacting the specialist. Not only did she exclude the TMJ referral from her story, but when I called the recommended TMJ specialist, I found she did not follow through with that doctor either. I always offer pain medication prescriptions for patients of record that come in with pain or have procedures which may result in discomfort. Local anesthetic is used so that the patient will be comfortable during the dental visit.

The way the problem is described, it sounds like another dentist or dental personnel prepared this statement as it is written in a professional way and not by a regular patient. Therefore the following two possibilities exist:

1.    A patient who has memory problems and is mentally unstable, has mixed up with other dentists treatment an extraordinary high price of $1300 for medicine, and worked together with a dental professional to discredit my reputation.

2.    Some other dentist trying to discredit my reputation. This is discussed on Google under the Ripoff Report listing.

If it is a normal honest patient, they should use their true identity and speak directly to me. We cannot permit this kind of violence without basis to destroy innocent people. The law should prosecute against this type of irresponsible people who intentionally discredit decent people with discrediting false information, without revealing their true identity.

Contrary to this irresponsible discrediting statement in Google internet posting, I have a good reputation amongst my regular patients and dentists as well as medical doctors. I have been invited to a number of countries to speak at their professional conferences where participants are both medical doctors and dentists. I lectured at the conferences held at the Max Plank Institute in Berlin and other Institutes in Berlin, Germany, a group of medical doctors and dentists in Paris, France, a conference organized by a Professor in Lisbon University, Lisbon, Portugal, a meeting organized by a Professor of the University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, a  conference organized for MDs and DDS at Sydney, Australia, conferences and symposiums organized by one of the medical and dental organizations in San Palo, Brazil, Puerto Rico, as well as the United States at Columbia University in New York for several times in one of the Annual Symposiums. Many of these organizations invite me annually because most of the dentists and medical doctors attending my lectures and clinical demonstrations appreciate my very updated safe and effective economic approach for diagnosis and treatment to preserve teeth and associated health rather than extraction. 

Marilyn K Jones D.D.S

Wow, pretty heated discussion on this topic. As a dental professional. I can tell you I see both sides of this topic everyday. There are factors on both sides of the issue that are correct and some that are not.

The #1 factor in the incedence of caries (cavities) is the amount of processed suger we as a society consume on a daily basis, it also led to obesity, diabetes and a host of other problems.

The #2 factor is the amount of flouride we have in the local drinking water and the regular check-ups we need to get.

#3 is heredity, some may not want to beleive it but it does occur. Alot of it can be dealt with with vigorous home care and regular professional dental care. Endotoxins getting into the gum tissue is the main cause of periodontal disease, and yes a Periodontist is a well trained dental professional.
Removal of the endotoxins on a regular basis is the ONLY way to get rid of periodontal disease. But some (a very tiny percentage), and don't use this as a crutch, is unavoidable.

So lets leave the battle of the sexes out of this and make sue we get our check-ups, flouride, and for the kids, sealants, so we can maintain a healthy mouth.

Oh, we don't use Maryland bridges anymore

There is an enormous difference between having your teeth removed or repaired due to NOT having any sort of personal hygiene, and being involved in a wreck. That is how I lost my one missing tooth...a bike wreck when I was a child. Depending on the severity of your missing teeth, you may want to check out what is called a Maryland Bridge. That is what I have. The Dentist cleans the back side of the teeth and glues the bridge in. It look natural and you can eat anything you want with no problems. Good luck.

Robert,
Not to start you off on a tangent (or to get anyone else going that way) but I too HAD perfectly straight and white teeth and one day, while riding in a passenger seat in a car, we struck a bus who ran a stop sign. I had my seat belt on and still managed to stike my face on the dash board, breaking both the upper and lower jaw. Some teeth came out, others suffered cracks and some of the cracks were not obvious until a few years later, when problems developed. For 31 years of my life, I had what every friend envied, PERFECT and very white teeth.

Now, I am stuck 13 years later with BAD teeth. Sure, it all happened because I hit a dashboard at almost 60 mph, definately NOT my fault at all. Yet people who think like you do sit there and give me ugly looks, only because they ASSUME I neglect my teeth. I am saving up for implants and I just want you to know that not ALL people with busted up and rotting teeth are due to them negelcting their teeth.

My parents BOTH had dentures by the time they were in their mid 30's and I suffer from persistent dry mouth which is KNOWN to cause dental problems. Until the accident, I probably had maybe 4 fillings, even though I carried a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss with me everywhere and used it after each meal. SO please do not just classify someone, whom you do not know, into a category of neglecting their teeth. You just do not know how many people like me are out there, frustrated and HIGHLY embarassed by our teeth!

Thanks

So, the AMA says obesity is hereditary, but you know better because you're a SOCIAL WORKER. I'll keep that in mind if I ever get sick. I'll just go to DSS and see the first available do-gooder instead of my Doctor. Your Periodontist(who calls a dentist that?) says it's hereditary so it must be. A doctor says something about a medical condition but what does he know? He's not a SOCIAL WORKER. My children, 10 and 22, also have perfect teeth. Neither has ever had a cavity. How? They brush at least once every day and see a dentist annually. I'll ask you the same question I have asked everyone I find a but "off". What part of Ohio are you from?

I have taken good care of my teeth all my life - and YES - my periodontist told me that is was HEREDITARY - My father has bad teeth, my grandfather had bad teeth and my great grandfather had bad teeth - just the facts and I think I will believe my Periodontist before I believe and IDIOT like you - My teeth are straight (never had braces) and clean - and do not talk to about Obesity being hereditary - the AMA may say it is but it is not - As a Social Worker I know what is what is not - Enough said and I am done with this

You are the embodiment of why I have said for the past 25 years that every idiot I have ever met came from Ohio. You have done every man in America a favor. Peace out.

Robert - I see your posting here and the same tone. Nasty, accusatory and abusive. Also once again - completely ignorant of any pertinent facts - but holding forth as though you had a real basis for a view point. Sighing happily here - you are the embodiment for the argument of divorce in America. An uninformed, self-important opinionated man who has something to say at all times, on any topic.

Listed in the title are three of the more common bacteria that cause decay in some families while those who don't have this bacteria present, enjoy a cavity free life. Without regard to hygeine.

Gum disease can be lessened and sometimes eliminated with the right course of treatment. Find a dentist who is willing to discuss which bacteria may be present in your system and the best way to combat it.

Also - since this is hereditary - have your kids checked as soon as possible.

Robert - thank you. Sometimes I wonder if my divorce was worth it. Now I know it was

Susceptable is not the same as "going to happen". Some people are genetically prone to obesity or alcoholism. But here's something to ponder...if those same people don't eat fried fat and guzzle liquor, they will not be obese or drunk. I don't believe a word of the nonsense about chomping on mints(sugar) all day instead of brushing and having perfect teeth. Yes Matthew, I have perfect teeth...because I take proper care of them.

When I went to elementary school, the system gave all of us young'uns a test to determine if we were prone to tooth decay. I was! They told my parents I was doomed because of some enzyme I did or did not have. I knew I didn't want my teeth to rot out so I started my own regimen of brushing and rinsing. When I go eat somewhere, I rinse with clean water and floss if possible.

My teeth are all pretty and white and not cluttered by shiny fillings or discolored. Stacey, I'd like you to keep reading about gum disease. Don't stop at the 30% figure. Keep going to where it states that when identified, these same people can actually intervene and keep their teeth for a lifetime, just like me.

It is caused not by genes, but by bacteria. That comes from stuff you put in your mouth. The way to get rid of the bacteria is by brushing and rinsing and flossing. He is nasty, and so is anyone who has that same lack of oral hygiene.

Yes I am funny...

I will make sure to tell my Periodontist that he is wrong - Robert on the internet said that gum disease is not hereditary - maybe I should tell him to go back to school and give me my money back Oh and FYI Genetics Research proves that up to 30% of the population may be genetically
susceptible to gum disease. Despite aggressive oral care habits these people may be six times more likely to develop periodontal disease.

Identifying these people with a genetic test before they even show signs of the disease and getting them into early interventive treatment may help them keep their teeth for a lifetime
Have a nice day

So you take care of your teeth.. ok.. who cares.. cause you must have healthy teeth anyway.. unfortunatly there are those that do have naturaly bad teeth that will go bad no matter what. Im gonna confes.. I dont normally brush mine unless I ate somthing that really messes up my breath or I was drinking the night before, other wise I just keep my breath fresh with a mint and use those whiteners.. and you know what.. my teeth arnt falling out.. they dont have decay and they dont have cavities.

On the other hand my brother brushed his teeth every day of his life.. now he is 30 and has worn dentures since he was 20 cause his teeth were just bad.. dont believe me? I really dont care cause I know it to be true.. anyway.. maybe this person doesnt take care of their teeth maybe its just bad teeth. In any case you need not insult this person as they are here for rip off help not your insults.

They are the result of a complete lack of basic hygiene. People who bathe every day are less likely to carry illnesses or become sick. People who brush their teeth properly every day are less likely to suffer any dental dilemas. I am 43 and have ALL of my teeth except for the ONE that I lost in a childhood bike wreck. The Navy bridged it when I was a Marine and I look as sexy as ever. I have NEVER had a cavity, EVER! I bathe and brush. It's a simple process, takes less than 30 minutes/day. This all goes back to why I pay so little for any kind of health care. I live a healthy lifestyle and I take care of myself. My doctor will never buy a yacht because of me or my family and neither will our dentist. My health records from the military are thin. Calling yuck-mouth hereditary is the same as fat people trying to say they're big-boned(never seen a big skeleton), or that it's hereditary. Eating too much is NOT a genetic problem. Not bathing or brushing your teeth is not either.

$1378 for a tooth extraction? Should have only cost at the most $150.00. Maybe you should contact the dental association, or ask how much an extraction will be. I always do. What a ripoff!!!!

Really - I had $5700.00 worth of periodontal surgery done and guess what! It was hereditary!!!! I take very good care of my teeth and gums and always have - it is just the old spin of the genetic wheel - maybe this individual did take care of his teeth - no need for you to verbally assault him and call him nasty - Some of us have bad teeth and some have good -

You spent nearly $7000 to get your horribly decayed teeth fixed or removed. I know exactly how you could have spent a tiny fraction of that to take care of it. Toothpaste-$1.19/tube, toothbruch-$1.99/each. On average, you'd spend about $20/year on brushing every day and about $100 on Dental checkups. Let's see...it would take 58 years for you to come up to $7000 that way and you'd still have all of your teeth. You're nasty.