Dentist Completed Work After I Said Not To Because I Couldn't Afford It. Sent Me To Collections Despite Me Making Small Payments And Will No Longer Take My Calls. Location: Colorado

Location: Colorado

So basically I needed 2 expensive root canals, $1900 each. I had scheduled both in advance in case I could come up with the funds.

I called before the appointment to let them know I was only doing one tooth, could pay in full, but would not be doing the other tooth as I could not afford it.

I'm numbed up getting the tooth done, I can't tell he's working on the second tooth because it's right next to the first one and I'm numb. Just trying to zone out because I'm terrified of the dentist. At the end the Dr said he decided to do the other tooth and just pay whatever I can whenever I can. I didn't know what to say because I needed it done but I was put off considering I specifically said NOT to do that work.

Well he sent the bill saying due in full a couple weeks later. I started making $25-$100/month payments. They kept contacting me saying pay in full. After 4 months of payments they said they were sending me to collections.

They will not take my calls or return them. When I call they literally say to call back and transfer or hang up. I leave messages and no response.

At this point it's been sent to collections. I literally cannot pay the bill.

I don't know what to do because it trashed my credit and they will not work with me whatsoever.

Advice??? Is it legal for him to have done that work when I said not to and only inform me after the fact he did it anyway?

I don't dislike the Dr, I know he was trying to help and would pay it overtime but the desk staff will not let me speak to him. And it's really really messing things up for me with credit so I can't afford to have this keep going on.

Also I no longer live in that city and cannot go down in person.