I have left an amazing comment prior (4 years ago), but have not been able to remove it.
The prior comment was left on the day Dr. Madsen had put a permanent crown on my chipped molar that has now gone bad after 4 years and this is the reason for my review.
Not only do I have a bad crown now after only 4 years, but after Dr. Madsen's work I have serious life long injuries.
I was 49 at the time of the crown procedure with no prior jaw issues, or injuries.
Upon our initial consultation and during following visits, Dr. Madsen was informed several times I have a pidiatric size mouth.
During the crown procedure, Dr. Madsen used a size Medium Isolite (dam), which was placed back in my mouth far enough to have it lodged, causing it to become stuck. With great difficulty removing the dam with force (Dr. Madsen did try to be gentle), a few days later my jaw locked open when eating.
Dr. Madsen seen me and referred me to a TMJ specialist.
After many visits to a TMJ specialist in Northgate and having an MRI and mouth retainers fitted, I had no choice, but to under go full open face surgery caused from the slight dislocation of my jaw joint.
The entire time while going through the process to understand my jaw, eating etc was causing more damage the entire time. The results were me needing to fully surgically remove the full jaw joint with full open face surgery. I now have no joint on the right side holding my jaw in place. I live in constant pain, have a full mouth brace, my oral care is complicated with aging along with my right side of my face is falling noticeably faster then the left side. My foods are limited and I am left with needing continued life long care.
With this said, reviews are made for people to know who they are seeing and the results of their visits, both positive and negative.
I liked Dr. Madsen very well along with everyone of his staff members at the time. He himself was a pleasure to visit.
This review is made only to inform people of what happened with me after a crown procedure. I hope it helps others in their search for a dentist they can rely on for all their life long dental care. read more