Herndon Dental Arts — Local services in McNair

Dear friends,

I recently had a disappointing experience with a dentist IBRAHIM that left me deeply concerned about the ethics of some professionals. I visited the clinic for what I believed were simple dental fillings. However, the dentist insisted I needed root canal treatments, even though I felt my teeth didn’t require such procedures.

To be clear: my tooth had absolutely no pain or sensitivity at all. And as most of you know, a root canal is typically done when there is pain or infection—none of which existed in my case.

After questioning him, he agreed to do a normal filling "just to reassure me." But in reality, he damaged the tooth during the process—whether intentionally or through neglect—forcing me into a root canal and crown afterward. I had to go to another dentist to fix what he caused, just to avoid falling deeper into his trap.

This whole situation made me feel like my health was used for financial gain. He may have succeeded in taking my money, but he lost something far more valuable: my trust.

🔹 Have you ever gone through something similar with a dentist or doctor? 🔹 How do you protect yourself from unethical medical practices?

Please share your opinions and stories—I believe awareness can protect others from facing the same pain.

And to that dentist, I say:

You lost me to gain money. May God take justice one day from those who value profit over people.

Thank you all for reading 💔 Mariam Allawi

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Iwant to clarify that I have all the X-rays and medical reports confirming that the tooth did not require a root canal treatment or a crown. This is well documented and clear.

Before the filling, I specifically asked you if the cavity was close to the nerve. You assured me that the filling was simple and far from the nerve. Based on your words, I trusted the procedure.

However, you later insisted on performing a root canal and told me it would be covered by insurance. I still refused, because the evidence clearly showed it was unnecessary. My priority has always been to protect my health and well-being.

I have no personal issue with you, and I have never made any remarks related to your ethnicity I have nothing personal against u ,Your are a doctor and my comment Is based purely on my experience as a patient Such accusations are completely false and unacceptable.

Following your treatment, I developed a painful swelling in my face, which is also documented.

Your threats and demands to remove my review are unprofessional attempts to pressure me, using personal and Ethnicity matters unrelated to the medical service or my right as a patient to share my honest experience.

As a patient, I have every right to express my experience openly and transparently. I live in a country that values freedom and justice, and I will not be silenced for speaking the truth.you are a doctor

Instead of fearing an honest review from a patient who spoke sincerely and holds no personal issue with you, I suggest you fear God and His judgment — one day, we all answer for our actions.

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