How to File a Complaint About Dentures in Tennessee

The freedom to enjoy food, smile with confidence, and live without discomfort is often taken for granted. However, when you wear dentures that are defective or uncomfortable, life becomes much less pleasant. For Tennessee residents with faulty dentures or other issues with their dentures, there are resources available to help them correct these problems.

Instructions

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  File a complaint with your dentist if she is responsible for a problem with your dentures. Explain the problem clearly and specify how you would like her to help you resolve the issue. If the complaint is with the company from which he purchased the dentures, ask him to contact the company about resolving the problem.

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  Contact the department of health. The Tennessee Department of Health oversees medical professionals, including dentists. If the problem you are experiencing with your dentures is due to a dental procedure issue, this will be your avenue for resolving the matter. A complaint form can be downloaded from the TN.Gov website.

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  Contact the dentures manufacturer. If your complaint is related to product quality, the manufacturer or distributor who sold the dentures to you needs to know about it. Obtain the company's address online by entering the name of the manufacturer in an Internet search engine. A business number and address can also be obtained from on-line telephone directories.

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  Report your complaint to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB has locations throughout Tennessee. Contact your local BBB (bbb.org) and file a complaint about the denture company or dentist responsible for the problem.