because she doesn't have the funds. Where can you get dental assistance for this problem in California? She just began a new job so her dental insurance will not cover this huge pre-existing condition. Please help!
I have a relative who needs free dental work,?
Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
Reply:Good luck with out a job she could have use public services, and gotten medicaid or just the medical card through welfare
Reply:I can't tell you of anywhere that does "free work". They usually charge at least a small fee. Dental schools are a good place to go, but she needs to understand that she is going to have students working on her and it may take 3 times longer than it normally would at a real office.
Reply:Tell her to call a dental college, they often do work for free or really cheap so that the students can get hands on practice, and all with no worries as they dont let them work on you unless they are at the proper level and all work is supervised.
Friday, May 21, 2010
If I need extensive dental work, but can't afford it, can I just request to get dentures instead?
It just seems like it would be less hassle, as well as more affordable to have my teeth extracted and have dentures made than it would be for me to pay to custom fix all my dental problems. so, on average, how much would it cost to have all your teeth extracted and have dentures made?
If I need extensive dental work, but can't afford it, can I just request to get dentures instead?
How many teeth do you have left? You can figure at least $100 - 150 a tooth for extractions. Dentures will cost roughly around $5000 or more. Depends on your area. These won't be the last set of dentures you'll have. You will also need relines occasionally when your gums shrink and when you remove teeth, your bone and gums do shrink. If you live to a really old age (like many of us are these days), you may not have enough bone to even hold a denture. It really depends on how young you are when you get them.
You should consider maybe trying to fix one tooth at a time. Fix the worst ones first and just try to keep them clean and free of lots of sugar. If you have to have a denture, try saving your bottom teeth and getting an upper denture. They seem to be easier to wear than the lower one.
The problem with extracting your teeth....you can't change your mind and go back.
Reply:that is exactly the route i went, i had been in a car accident and had spent over 5000 out of pocket and had it only last a year and it started cracking and crumbling again, i had a cap and bridge estimate done and it would have been over 10000
i ended up paying roughly 2500 for extractions and dentures, and i bought the temp and top of the line dentures. I dont know where you live, but check your phone book for DENTURES, or check online using
dentures + your city,your state
im in virginia and i had a great place called affordable dentures--------you may also look into any dental schools in the area for lower fees. hope this helps, i was only 27 years old when i had to make this decision, but all the compliments i get on my beautiful smile make me happy,(and sometimes make me laugh when they say my daughter has the same beautiful smile as her mom---haha!!!!) what they dont know wont hurt them.
Reply:On your other post below you talked about one missing front tooth, and my recommendation was for you to get a dental flipper for now. A dental flipper can offer a temporary replacement for your missing tooth while you find ways to pay for other more permanent procedures such as bridges or implants.
I don't understand, why do you want all your teeth removed?
Reply:Hi! I have been in dentistry for over 25 years. I don't know your age but if you are under 40 the answer is no. Dentures are a problem. You are wearing hard plastic that sits on soft tissue. You need adhesive as you bone shrinks because of the loss of the roots of the teeth and you will be miserable. You face muscles will also collaspe and you will age quicker and look older than you are. More importantly, eating, laughing and smiling will be difficult when they come loose and you feel them move in your mouth. And forget a great love life. I had a patient come in in tears because her denture feel out after a night of romance and her partner found it under his shoulder.
You can request anything. But PLEASE get an informed decision from a good dentist. Maybe payment plans would work or a slow step by step to get your mouth in shape and keep the teeth you have and wear a partial denture instead while you earn more monies to get more permanent bridgework done. Please don't give up. Dentures DO NOT look natural and they need to be taken out, cleaned and soaked to keep off plaque and build up of food stains. You will not be happy. And as you get older, the dentures need to be refitted as the bone in your jaws shrink and get smaller. Most people that get dentures before 40, have little bone to saddle the ridges when they are 60. So they don't wear them and look so much older then they are.
Full mouth extractions are painful and the dentures tend to get loose quickly as the gums shrink. So typically you need another pair. This is like having a movable object in your mouth and most dentures if not cleaned everyday hold the oders of food, stain and look fake. Nothing beats the real thing even if it takes years to rehab your mouth. I hope I have convinced you to consider another alternative. Please be patient and don't jump to such a drastic conclusion you will regret. If you have any other questions, PLEASE ask, I will help you in any way that I can. Marie
Reply:either way it will cost you a bunch. i hope you have dental insurance. i had 1 tooth pulled it cost about $900,00. i was put to sleep for 1 tooth. this was in dentist office, to pull all of your teeth at one time, it will be in a hosptial.
Reply:Don't get dentures!!!!!!!!! I can't begin to tell you how many people who have them would go back to having their natural teeth instead. Like all prosthetics, dentures are just for looks and not for use. When you take out your teeth, you can't eat the same and nothing tastes as good as it did before. I had a patient that was in the same boat as you and we warned him how awful it would be. But he was young (22 years old) and said he was too lazy to take care of his teeth so what would be the point of trying to fix them. So, we extracted all of his teeth and gave him dentures. We saw him many, many times after that because the dentures moved around and he couldn't stand it! He also lost a lot of weight because he had so much trouble eating. He kept telling me he wished he could turn back time.
Look into Care Credit to help finance your dental needs. Or, go to a dental school where prices are much more affordable. Nobody said you had to fix it all at once; it isn't a race. Do what you can afford and you'll be happy with the investment you make.
Reply:Do not do it, Honestly I have worked along side several dentists for 10 years.
Each patient with dentures are so over it, food gets stuck under the denture, you get a lot of mouth thrush under them.
You can't eat steak, you have to chop your food up small to eat it.
You get gum ulcers, trust me...save up to get your teeth sorted out it will be the best decision you make.
Find a dentist that will give you a treatment plan, so you can pay it off.
do one tooth at a time.
Reply:Ditto to what everyone else has said. Dentures are the last resort. Most people shell out $10,000 a to $30,000 for a car and only drive it for 5 yrs. If you would spend $$ like that for your mouth it would last you until you are 6 feet under.
If I need extensive dental work, but can't afford it, can I just request to get dentures instead?
How many teeth do you have left? You can figure at least $100 - 150 a tooth for extractions. Dentures will cost roughly around $5000 or more. Depends on your area. These won't be the last set of dentures you'll have. You will also need relines occasionally when your gums shrink and when you remove teeth, your bone and gums do shrink. If you live to a really old age (like many of us are these days), you may not have enough bone to even hold a denture. It really depends on how young you are when you get them.
You should consider maybe trying to fix one tooth at a time. Fix the worst ones first and just try to keep them clean and free of lots of sugar. If you have to have a denture, try saving your bottom teeth and getting an upper denture. They seem to be easier to wear than the lower one.
The problem with extracting your teeth....you can't change your mind and go back.
Reply:that is exactly the route i went, i had been in a car accident and had spent over 5000 out of pocket and had it only last a year and it started cracking and crumbling again, i had a cap and bridge estimate done and it would have been over 10000
i ended up paying roughly 2500 for extractions and dentures, and i bought the temp and top of the line dentures. I dont know where you live, but check your phone book for DENTURES, or check online using
dentures + your city,your state
im in virginia and i had a great place called affordable dentures--------you may also look into any dental schools in the area for lower fees. hope this helps, i was only 27 years old when i had to make this decision, but all the compliments i get on my beautiful smile make me happy,(and sometimes make me laugh when they say my daughter has the same beautiful smile as her mom---haha!!!!) what they dont know wont hurt them.
Reply:On your other post below you talked about one missing front tooth, and my recommendation was for you to get a dental flipper for now. A dental flipper can offer a temporary replacement for your missing tooth while you find ways to pay for other more permanent procedures such as bridges or implants.
I don't understand, why do you want all your teeth removed?
Reply:Hi! I have been in dentistry for over 25 years. I don't know your age but if you are under 40 the answer is no. Dentures are a problem. You are wearing hard plastic that sits on soft tissue. You need adhesive as you bone shrinks because of the loss of the roots of the teeth and you will be miserable. You face muscles will also collaspe and you will age quicker and look older than you are. More importantly, eating, laughing and smiling will be difficult when they come loose and you feel them move in your mouth. And forget a great love life. I had a patient come in in tears because her denture feel out after a night of romance and her partner found it under his shoulder.
You can request anything. But PLEASE get an informed decision from a good dentist. Maybe payment plans would work or a slow step by step to get your mouth in shape and keep the teeth you have and wear a partial denture instead while you earn more monies to get more permanent bridgework done. Please don't give up. Dentures DO NOT look natural and they need to be taken out, cleaned and soaked to keep off plaque and build up of food stains. You will not be happy. And as you get older, the dentures need to be refitted as the bone in your jaws shrink and get smaller. Most people that get dentures before 40, have little bone to saddle the ridges when they are 60. So they don't wear them and look so much older then they are.
Full mouth extractions are painful and the dentures tend to get loose quickly as the gums shrink. So typically you need another pair. This is like having a movable object in your mouth and most dentures if not cleaned everyday hold the oders of food, stain and look fake. Nothing beats the real thing even if it takes years to rehab your mouth. I hope I have convinced you to consider another alternative. Please be patient and don't jump to such a drastic conclusion you will regret. If you have any other questions, PLEASE ask, I will help you in any way that I can. Marie
Reply:either way it will cost you a bunch. i hope you have dental insurance. i had 1 tooth pulled it cost about $900,00. i was put to sleep for 1 tooth. this was in dentist office, to pull all of your teeth at one time, it will be in a hosptial.
Reply:Don't get dentures!!!!!!!!! I can't begin to tell you how many people who have them would go back to having their natural teeth instead. Like all prosthetics, dentures are just for looks and not for use. When you take out your teeth, you can't eat the same and nothing tastes as good as it did before. I had a patient that was in the same boat as you and we warned him how awful it would be. But he was young (22 years old) and said he was too lazy to take care of his teeth so what would be the point of trying to fix them. So, we extracted all of his teeth and gave him dentures. We saw him many, many times after that because the dentures moved around and he couldn't stand it! He also lost a lot of weight because he had so much trouble eating. He kept telling me he wished he could turn back time.
Look into Care Credit to help finance your dental needs. Or, go to a dental school where prices are much more affordable. Nobody said you had to fix it all at once; it isn't a race. Do what you can afford and you'll be happy with the investment you make.
Reply:Do not do it, Honestly I have worked along side several dentists for 10 years.
Each patient with dentures are so over it, food gets stuck under the denture, you get a lot of mouth thrush under them.
You can't eat steak, you have to chop your food up small to eat it.
You get gum ulcers, trust me...save up to get your teeth sorted out it will be the best decision you make.
Find a dentist that will give you a treatment plan, so you can pay it off.
do one tooth at a time.
Reply:Ditto to what everyone else has said. Dentures are the last resort. Most people shell out $10,000 a to $30,000 for a car and only drive it for 5 yrs. If you would spend $$ like that for your mouth it would last you until you are 6 feet under.
Anyone work as a Dental Assistant? If so, how do you like it? How much do you make?
Do you get health benefits? I am thinking about finding a job as a Dental Assistant. Do I need a certificate for it? How much do you make?
Anyone work as a Dental Assistant? If so, how do you like it? How much do you make?
I used to be a Dental Assitant and I liked it. I made anywhere from $10-$13 an hour depending on the office. There were some health benefits, but that also depended on the office. You do have to go to school for it and get certified and in some states you need to be licensed as well, you make more money if you are licensed too.
Reply:my girlfriend is a dental assistant and loves it, the hours are great, she works mon-thurs 730-330 and makes around $32k, you do have to go to school for it, you can find the cert. for it at most technical colleges
Anyone work as a Dental Assistant? If so, how do you like it? How much do you make?
I used to be a Dental Assitant and I liked it. I made anywhere from $10-$13 an hour depending on the office. There were some health benefits, but that also depended on the office. You do have to go to school for it and get certified and in some states you need to be licensed as well, you make more money if you are licensed too.
Reply:my girlfriend is a dental assistant and loves it, the hours are great, she works mon-thurs 730-330 and makes around $32k, you do have to go to school for it, you can find the cert. for it at most technical colleges
Am planning to get dental work done in Bangkok. So many dentists to choose from??
Any information re: standard, cost, hygiene, professionalism - good or bad experiences appreciated. I am having a tooth implant, one daughter is having impacted wisdom teeth out and other daughter, teeth whitening. I'm not interested in the package deal with accom. etc, just a recommended quality, reasonably priced dental practice with high standards.
Am planning to get dental work done in Bangkok. So many dentists to choose from??
I would be very careful if I were you. Standards of infection control etc. may be very different to those expected in the western world. If you are really serious about doing this I would suggest that you contact your Embassy in that country and see which dentist the senior staff use. Or, check with the licensing body for dentists that are trained in your country to see if any trained in the west are practicing in Bangkok.
Also, if you have any problems how would you have any recourse? Personally if you are contemplating doing this because of financial reasons I would strongly suggest that you contact your local school of dentistry and volunteer yourself to the students there as a patient. It will take longer to complete the case but every step of the way the work will be checked by instructors and you can be sure that it is done right to the highest standards.
Reply:Hi! I'm in dentistry. My question is why did you pick Bangkok and where are you coming from? Do you plan to be there for a long period of time? Is this a cost issue?
Reply:The standard of dentistry in Thailand is EXTREMELY POOR.
Costs of providing high standard dentistry is the same around the world. Only material costs can differ. For instance a Swedish manufactured Titanium implant costs $700 in materials whether you buy it in Australia, or China. China however make dental implants that they say are titanium, but are copper, or something very cheap and nasty. If you get an implant put in China, you only find that it destroys your jaw bone 2 years after the event, and there is no way you can go back and complain. Thailand is the same. It is why they offer cheaper dental treatment... it IS cheaper, in more ways than you have obviously considered.
I do not advise you to go to anyone outside of your local area where you live. Having good dental care is one thing, and obviously trying to get it as cheap as possible is important for the family budget, but there are long term costs to consider, and these are OBVIOUSLY not being factored into your consideration. For instance what if something goes wrong?... What is the worse thing that can happen? Have you consdeired that there is always a real chance of death, infection, maiming, or even worse, that the corrective care you go through can be far more expensive, and can only be conducted back home where you live.
Australia has the highest standard fo dentistry in the world, way up there with some Northern European Countries, and with North America. You should have the dentistry at home.
Most people in Thailand who can afford the best, go to Singapore, which is even more expensive than Australian Dentistry. Thailand is not that good. You are fooling yourself into thinking you are getting a superior service, and at dirt cheap prices.
You get what you pay for, and that's why Australia is cheaper in the long term, but more expensive in the short term. To find out more on the temporal, biological, and financial costs of dentistry, go to http://www.dentalimplantsaustralia.com/....
Don't go to Thailand to get your dentistry done!
Reply:Yes, but do they have a liscence
Am planning to get dental work done in Bangkok. So many dentists to choose from??
I would be very careful if I were you. Standards of infection control etc. may be very different to those expected in the western world. If you are really serious about doing this I would suggest that you contact your Embassy in that country and see which dentist the senior staff use. Or, check with the licensing body for dentists that are trained in your country to see if any trained in the west are practicing in Bangkok.
Also, if you have any problems how would you have any recourse? Personally if you are contemplating doing this because of financial reasons I would strongly suggest that you contact your local school of dentistry and volunteer yourself to the students there as a patient. It will take longer to complete the case but every step of the way the work will be checked by instructors and you can be sure that it is done right to the highest standards.
Reply:Hi! I'm in dentistry. My question is why did you pick Bangkok and where are you coming from? Do you plan to be there for a long period of time? Is this a cost issue?
Reply:The standard of dentistry in Thailand is EXTREMELY POOR.
Costs of providing high standard dentistry is the same around the world. Only material costs can differ. For instance a Swedish manufactured Titanium implant costs $700 in materials whether you buy it in Australia, or China. China however make dental implants that they say are titanium, but are copper, or something very cheap and nasty. If you get an implant put in China, you only find that it destroys your jaw bone 2 years after the event, and there is no way you can go back and complain. Thailand is the same. It is why they offer cheaper dental treatment... it IS cheaper, in more ways than you have obviously considered.
I do not advise you to go to anyone outside of your local area where you live. Having good dental care is one thing, and obviously trying to get it as cheap as possible is important for the family budget, but there are long term costs to consider, and these are OBVIOUSLY not being factored into your consideration. For instance what if something goes wrong?... What is the worse thing that can happen? Have you consdeired that there is always a real chance of death, infection, maiming, or even worse, that the corrective care you go through can be far more expensive, and can only be conducted back home where you live.
Australia has the highest standard fo dentistry in the world, way up there with some Northern European Countries, and with North America. You should have the dentistry at home.
Most people in Thailand who can afford the best, go to Singapore, which is even more expensive than Australian Dentistry. Thailand is not that good. You are fooling yourself into thinking you are getting a superior service, and at dirt cheap prices.
You get what you pay for, and that's why Australia is cheaper in the long term, but more expensive in the short term. To find out more on the temporal, biological, and financial costs of dentistry, go to http://www.dentalimplantsaustralia.com/....
Don't go to Thailand to get your dentistry done!
Reply:Yes, but do they have a liscence
I need MAJOR dental work!! What is a good insurance provider??
I am 27, single, self-employed, and live in Ohio. I was wondering if anyone could suggest/recommend a good Dental Insurance Provider/Plan for a person like me?
I need MAJOR dental work!! What is a good insurance provider??
Delta Dental
Reply:Do you have a dental college near you? If so they need patients willing to help new students. This service is offered at a greatly reduced cost.This cost may be cheaper than a dental plan
Reply:Most "good" dental insurance provider/plans for dental care in Ohio cover about 50%. There are some mission outreach dental clinics. Check out this link:
http://www.publichealth.columbus.gov/Ass...
Reply:I do not really know any plan in the states, but I came across to this agency, is Dental Vacation, you could get it cheaper
www.medicarevacations.ca
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I need MAJOR dental work!! What is a good insurance provider??
Delta Dental
Reply:Do you have a dental college near you? If so they need patients willing to help new students. This service is offered at a greatly reduced cost.This cost may be cheaper than a dental plan
Reply:Most "good" dental insurance provider/plans for dental care in Ohio cover about 50%. There are some mission outreach dental clinics. Check out this link:
http://www.publichealth.columbus.gov/Ass...
Reply:I do not really know any plan in the states, but I came across to this agency, is Dental Vacation, you could get it cheaper
www.medicarevacations.ca
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I feel SO overwhelmed by the dental work in front of me and the cost, that I am considering suicide. I don't
have a dentist. I don't have dental insurance. I have taken excellent care of my teeth, but a combination of an injury and side effects from medication have made a mess in my mouth and I am in pain and do not know where to turn. I wish I lived in a country where health/dental care was provided for. But I don't have the money or the energy and no dentist will help me. For some reason, the only solution that I seem to come up with is to end my life. Does anyone have any other options?
I feel SO overwhelmed by the dental work in front of me and the cost, that I am considering suicide. I don't
well first of all you have to calm down and you have to go to your doctor and explain to him what you are saying here. i am sure that they will help you to deal with this. i think there are many ways to get out of the problem rather than end up with your life. good luck!
one thing more a neighbour who was in the same situation as you are now when to do all his dental needs with university students and got a beautiful teeth for free and i am not joking his teeth are absolutely gorgeous now.
Reply:that surely is not a good reason to end your life!
there must be a social departement were you can lend money or something?!?
Reply:Yes, call 911 and tell them that you are going to hurt yourself. You need serious attention now.
Reply:killing yourself over teeth? thats the lamest thing ive ever heard! do you have health insurance? if you have no money..im sure you can get on medicaid....they cover dental
you should call the cops
Reply:Go to a dental college where the students who are about to graduate will provide services for very little money.
Reply:why cant you move to canada and get it dont there? you have got to try everything before you consider suicide.
Reply:I am overwhelmed by the same situation, not dental, vision and health care. We have no insurance right now and just got a 1200 oil bill. I still consider suicide. At least we will be out of our misery.
Reply:just have a 1500 $ return ticket to india and have a vacation there and there u can have ur dental thing and vacation. medical in india is a lot lesser like a million time then here in america.
Reply:i got the same problem,every day a misery with rotten teeth, the money to fix them £20,000 pounds,dont give up though they bug you every minite of the day there will be help somewhere
Reply:lil miss...suicide should never be the option. First of all...if there is a will there is a way...you will get this fixed if you want it bad enough. Save some money...or get dental insurance...or if anything get the work done...and if credit is not an issue...let it be...you would be amazed at the amount of people who have medical bills unpaid and a nice thing about that is...alot of creditors don't really look at that...because its so common. But its not worth losing your life over...life is precious and you will miss out on everything else it has to offer...not to mention the grief you will put your family through...i lost my father a few weeks back to cancer and its devistatating...I have been a hard time functioning...but this isn't about me...just please don't kill yourself over this...
Reply:Your teeth are no reason to kill yourself. Talk to a dentist about a payment plan. Most of the time they will work something out so that you can afford to get the needed procedures done. Regardless of if you have insurance or not. To tell you the truth dental insurance doesn't really pay a lot anyway. I just had to have a root canal and a crown put on and it cost me 600$ the total bill was around 800$ so my insurance only paid 200$ which if I didn't have insurance I Would have found a way to get the money anyway. But anyway your best bet will be to talk to a dentist about setting up a payment plan. OR just doing a little of the work at a time so that the bill doesn't get over whelming.
Reply:That is completely shortsighted. A person's smile is a very minor factor in the realm of appearance. Granted, a person's oral hygiene can make or a break a person when it comes to their physical appearance, but it isn't permanent, and far less a setback then some other sort of impairment. I don't have dental insurance either. I just had a wisdom tooth removed. It costed $281.00 out of pocket.
Anyway, I'm considering cosmetic surgery. I don't have the money up front, but I applied for and received a credit card with just enough to pay for the procedure. I got $7500 in credit just like that, and the minimum payment when maxed-out will only be about $150. Surely that is within your reach as well, and I can't imagine dental work that is more costly than that.
Reply:Firstly, take something for the pain!
Pain can make folks think "crazy",
and I think that's a big part of what's
going on with you... no offense.
Then get some sleep, as I'm sure
with so much pain you haven't been
sleeping well, which also impairs
your judgment.
Then in the morning, take more for
the pain.
From there, try to find a Councilor
or Psychiatrist who can help you to
mentally/emotionally deal with this.
As for the problem of the dental work
itself... remember, people survived before
dentists. You can, if you have to, live with
few teeth... or you may be able to find a
dentist willing to charge lower fees for you
and put you on a long term payment plan.
You'll have to look into things.
Honestly though, it's worth staying alive
and trying to find an answer.
Remember, death is a very final kind of decision.
Reply:dental floss, brush two or three times each day.
rubbing pure Vitamin E oil on the teeth may ease the pain, or freshly cut garlic held against the painful tooth.
you could consider having some of them extracted, it's cheaper than repairing them.
if you can tolerate the pain for a long time, the nerves inside the teeth will eventually die. then they won't hurt any more.
Reply:Yes, suicide is an option but then you leave the financial burden on others....perhaps poor taxpayers, to dispose of your unsavory teeth and the husk of your body. I would much prefer to keep you alive, and suffering and would remind you daily of the mistake of having bad genetics....nasty grandparents....Take steps one at a time...have whatever your dentist can do at one step and bear the pain till the next step can be managed. Aspirin and other pain relievers are useful...I chewed cloves....and sucked on ice....My family was poor but also they didn't really care....so I know your situation....I pulled seven of my own teeth as we couldn't or maybe wouldn't afford the dentist....so suicide is a good option...remember the dentist in the M.A.S.H. movie....do it right...take the 'black'pill and be at work on time tomorrow.
Reply:I can relate. Even with good insurance, it will cost over $6000 for just my husband's teeth to be taken care of (root canal, teeth being pulled, bridges, caps etc.) and another $1000+ for mine. There's no point in attempting suicide though. We have faith that God will help us with our finances and when the time is right, we'll be able to tend to our dental issues.
Hang in there, it's certainly not worth dying over.
Reply:What medication? I want to avoid it. What injury if you don't mind. I am curious. This is horrible. It might be cathartic/therapeautic to talk about it. Talk about injury and medicine here.
I AM SO SORRY. THAT IS HORRIBLE.
HONEY. Just remember when you were a little girl and when times were better. That little girl would want you to try to find a way out of this AND still live to . .SWING on a SWINGSET . . .FEEL the SUN on her SHOULDERS . . . ENJOY a HOT SHOWER . . .
Take pain pills if you can get any. Try to keep up nutrition by drinking V-8 and expensive smoothies. You can just open them in the grocery store and act like you brought it with you or as though you intend to pay for it . . . then don't pay for it. This will help bring some personal power back into your life.
Good Luck My Love.
Reply:Call the public health department to see if they have a dentist
Reply:I understand the feeling. I have about three good teeth left, according to the checkup I just got a few days ago. I'm young and can't even imagine wearing dentures for the rest of my life. I'm going to go to the college and have students do it. I've heard good things about that. Much cheaper, and every step is supervised closely by teachers.
It's ok to feel the feeling you're having. I get it. You don't really want to kill yourself, though, or you wouldn't be asking for help. Good to talk about it. You'll get through this, and probably worse, in your life, and you'll be stronger and wiser and more interesting as a person because of these things. Things could be soooo much worse, and are for a lot of people. Count your blessings, and just start taking the steps to improve your situation. You'll feel better with each step. If you're in San Francisco, I'm going for my first appt. on tuesday. Wish me luck, and hang in there, hon. If you want to keep in touch while we go through this, I could use the support as well. Good luck to you.
Reply:Calm down. I attended a dental school and we helped sooo amny people who couldn't afford treatment at a regualr dentist. The prices at a school are much less than a regualr office. Go to a Derntla Asssisting School adn you will be treated by a liscenced dentist and (just the asssitants are students) they are usually regualr dentist who just work at the schools as a side job. They can give you prescriptions adn pain meds and will be very nice to you. We had aptients who had never been to adentist and were terrified. Also, one was assaulterd by a dentist as a child and hada fear of dentist. I held her hand the whoel time adn in the end, she was so glad that came. Most dentist are very nice friendly guys. I promise- it will be okay- most will work out a payment plan. Call information for a dentla school of Dental assisting school- this is the best option for you! We helped so many people who were in pain! They can even do extractions, dentures, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals,etc. Don't be scared- if you feel pain, they will numb you until you don't! Good luck and tak ecare of this NOW before it gets worse!!! The longer you wait-the worse it will get!!
Reply:If you dont have insurance, its ok. There is an option for people like you, and all the dentists are highly qualified. There is a very inexpensive dental plan that can help you with that. It doesnt pay 100%, but can save you signifcant money, and most dentists are good about taking payments if you at least have a plan of some sort. Read on:
~Dental, Vision, Rx, and Chiropractic plan
~$11.95/month individual or $19.95/month entire household
~All specialists included, even cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, dentures, etc.
~No waiting periods! You can go to the dentist the same day!
~No claim forms or deductibles
~No age limits
~All ongoing conditions accepted
~The largest and highest quality network of providers, which means only the best dentists for you!
~No limits on visits or services. Use your plan whenever you want/need.
~100% satisfaction guaranteed
~Rates guaranteed for 2 years
~Health/Medical plan available also!
For more information:
visit: www.theaplan.biz/rachele
call: 541-258-7148
email or IM: starsalso@yahoo.com
I feel SO overwhelmed by the dental work in front of me and the cost, that I am considering suicide. I don't
well first of all you have to calm down and you have to go to your doctor and explain to him what you are saying here. i am sure that they will help you to deal with this. i think there are many ways to get out of the problem rather than end up with your life. good luck!
one thing more a neighbour who was in the same situation as you are now when to do all his dental needs with university students and got a beautiful teeth for free and i am not joking his teeth are absolutely gorgeous now.
Reply:that surely is not a good reason to end your life!
there must be a social departement were you can lend money or something?!?
Reply:Yes, call 911 and tell them that you are going to hurt yourself. You need serious attention now.
Reply:killing yourself over teeth? thats the lamest thing ive ever heard! do you have health insurance? if you have no money..im sure you can get on medicaid....they cover dental
you should call the cops
Reply:Go to a dental college where the students who are about to graduate will provide services for very little money.
Reply:why cant you move to canada and get it dont there? you have got to try everything before you consider suicide.
Reply:I am overwhelmed by the same situation, not dental, vision and health care. We have no insurance right now and just got a 1200 oil bill. I still consider suicide. At least we will be out of our misery.
Reply:just have a 1500 $ return ticket to india and have a vacation there and there u can have ur dental thing and vacation. medical in india is a lot lesser like a million time then here in america.
Reply:i got the same problem,every day a misery with rotten teeth, the money to fix them £20,000 pounds,dont give up though they bug you every minite of the day there will be help somewhere
Reply:lil miss...suicide should never be the option. First of all...if there is a will there is a way...you will get this fixed if you want it bad enough. Save some money...or get dental insurance...or if anything get the work done...and if credit is not an issue...let it be...you would be amazed at the amount of people who have medical bills unpaid and a nice thing about that is...alot of creditors don't really look at that...because its so common. But its not worth losing your life over...life is precious and you will miss out on everything else it has to offer...not to mention the grief you will put your family through...i lost my father a few weeks back to cancer and its devistatating...I have been a hard time functioning...but this isn't about me...just please don't kill yourself over this...
Reply:Your teeth are no reason to kill yourself. Talk to a dentist about a payment plan. Most of the time they will work something out so that you can afford to get the needed procedures done. Regardless of if you have insurance or not. To tell you the truth dental insurance doesn't really pay a lot anyway. I just had to have a root canal and a crown put on and it cost me 600$ the total bill was around 800$ so my insurance only paid 200$ which if I didn't have insurance I Would have found a way to get the money anyway. But anyway your best bet will be to talk to a dentist about setting up a payment plan. OR just doing a little of the work at a time so that the bill doesn't get over whelming.
Reply:That is completely shortsighted. A person's smile is a very minor factor in the realm of appearance. Granted, a person's oral hygiene can make or a break a person when it comes to their physical appearance, but it isn't permanent, and far less a setback then some other sort of impairment. I don't have dental insurance either. I just had a wisdom tooth removed. It costed $281.00 out of pocket.
Anyway, I'm considering cosmetic surgery. I don't have the money up front, but I applied for and received a credit card with just enough to pay for the procedure. I got $7500 in credit just like that, and the minimum payment when maxed-out will only be about $150. Surely that is within your reach as well, and I can't imagine dental work that is more costly than that.
Reply:Firstly, take something for the pain!
Pain can make folks think "crazy",
and I think that's a big part of what's
going on with you... no offense.
Then get some sleep, as I'm sure
with so much pain you haven't been
sleeping well, which also impairs
your judgment.
Then in the morning, take more for
the pain.
From there, try to find a Councilor
or Psychiatrist who can help you to
mentally/emotionally deal with this.
As for the problem of the dental work
itself... remember, people survived before
dentists. You can, if you have to, live with
few teeth... or you may be able to find a
dentist willing to charge lower fees for you
and put you on a long term payment plan.
You'll have to look into things.
Honestly though, it's worth staying alive
and trying to find an answer.
Remember, death is a very final kind of decision.
Reply:dental floss, brush two or three times each day.
rubbing pure Vitamin E oil on the teeth may ease the pain, or freshly cut garlic held against the painful tooth.
you could consider having some of them extracted, it's cheaper than repairing them.
if you can tolerate the pain for a long time, the nerves inside the teeth will eventually die. then they won't hurt any more.
Reply:Yes, suicide is an option but then you leave the financial burden on others....perhaps poor taxpayers, to dispose of your unsavory teeth and the husk of your body. I would much prefer to keep you alive, and suffering and would remind you daily of the mistake of having bad genetics....nasty grandparents....Take steps one at a time...have whatever your dentist can do at one step and bear the pain till the next step can be managed. Aspirin and other pain relievers are useful...I chewed cloves....and sucked on ice....My family was poor but also they didn't really care....so I know your situation....I pulled seven of my own teeth as we couldn't or maybe wouldn't afford the dentist....so suicide is a good option...remember the dentist in the M.A.S.H. movie....do it right...take the 'black'pill and be at work on time tomorrow.
Reply:I can relate. Even with good insurance, it will cost over $6000 for just my husband's teeth to be taken care of (root canal, teeth being pulled, bridges, caps etc.) and another $1000+ for mine. There's no point in attempting suicide though. We have faith that God will help us with our finances and when the time is right, we'll be able to tend to our dental issues.
Hang in there, it's certainly not worth dying over.
Reply:What medication? I want to avoid it. What injury if you don't mind. I am curious. This is horrible. It might be cathartic/therapeautic to talk about it. Talk about injury and medicine here.
I AM SO SORRY. THAT IS HORRIBLE.
HONEY. Just remember when you were a little girl and when times were better. That little girl would want you to try to find a way out of this AND still live to . .SWING on a SWINGSET . . .FEEL the SUN on her SHOULDERS . . . ENJOY a HOT SHOWER . . .
Take pain pills if you can get any. Try to keep up nutrition by drinking V-8 and expensive smoothies. You can just open them in the grocery store and act like you brought it with you or as though you intend to pay for it . . . then don't pay for it. This will help bring some personal power back into your life.
Good Luck My Love.
Reply:Call the public health department to see if they have a dentist
Reply:I understand the feeling. I have about three good teeth left, according to the checkup I just got a few days ago. I'm young and can't even imagine wearing dentures for the rest of my life. I'm going to go to the college and have students do it. I've heard good things about that. Much cheaper, and every step is supervised closely by teachers.
It's ok to feel the feeling you're having. I get it. You don't really want to kill yourself, though, or you wouldn't be asking for help. Good to talk about it. You'll get through this, and probably worse, in your life, and you'll be stronger and wiser and more interesting as a person because of these things. Things could be soooo much worse, and are for a lot of people. Count your blessings, and just start taking the steps to improve your situation. You'll feel better with each step. If you're in San Francisco, I'm going for my first appt. on tuesday. Wish me luck, and hang in there, hon. If you want to keep in touch while we go through this, I could use the support as well. Good luck to you.
Reply:Calm down. I attended a dental school and we helped sooo amny people who couldn't afford treatment at a regualr dentist. The prices at a school are much less than a regualr office. Go to a Derntla Asssisting School adn you will be treated by a liscenced dentist and (just the asssitants are students) they are usually regualr dentist who just work at the schools as a side job. They can give you prescriptions adn pain meds and will be very nice to you. We had aptients who had never been to adentist and were terrified. Also, one was assaulterd by a dentist as a child and hada fear of dentist. I held her hand the whoel time adn in the end, she was so glad that came. Most dentist are very nice friendly guys. I promise- it will be okay- most will work out a payment plan. Call information for a dentla school of Dental assisting school- this is the best option for you! We helped so many people who were in pain! They can even do extractions, dentures, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals,etc. Don't be scared- if you feel pain, they will numb you until you don't! Good luck and tak ecare of this NOW before it gets worse!!! The longer you wait-the worse it will get!!
Reply:If you dont have insurance, its ok. There is an option for people like you, and all the dentists are highly qualified. There is a very inexpensive dental plan that can help you with that. It doesnt pay 100%, but can save you signifcant money, and most dentists are good about taking payments if you at least have a plan of some sort. Read on:
~Dental, Vision, Rx, and Chiropractic plan
~$11.95/month individual or $19.95/month entire household
~All specialists included, even cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, dentures, etc.
~No waiting periods! You can go to the dentist the same day!
~No claim forms or deductibles
~No age limits
~All ongoing conditions accepted
~The largest and highest quality network of providers, which means only the best dentists for you!
~No limits on visits or services. Use your plan whenever you want/need.
~100% satisfaction guaranteed
~Rates guaranteed for 2 years
~Health/Medical plan available also!
For more information:
visit: www.theaplan.biz/rachele
call: 541-258-7148
email or IM: starsalso@yahoo.com
If you are a dentist or work in a dental office? Or maybe just someone that knows?
My dental office and dental hyginest always tell their patients to use Lysterine (any kind) for better dental health. Does anyone know if the new Crest Rinse is better (without the burn) or if Lysterine is in fact the best. I now am in good standing with my teeth and want to stay that way. Any help would be appreciated.
If you are a dentist or work in a dental office? Or maybe just someone that knows?
well you have to understand the difference between mouth wash and mouth rinse.
Listerine is a mouth wash, because it has no flouride, and basically just cleans out al the bacteria and germs in your mouth.
Crest Rinse, has flouride, and while it will help to clean your mouth up, it also provides flouride, which supposedly strengthens your teeth, although there is no definitive proof of that beng true.
Flouride is a type of radiation, so the cons to using it are rare, to most medical professionals knowledge, but underresearched, and very possible- including cases of cancer, etc.. So you should only use a flouride rinse once a week or at most, every other day, depending on how easily your teeth decay- obviously this is your choice, though.
Conspiracy theorists- enjoy this page:
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/816...
Now, there isnt much to say that flouride is actually beneficial for us, so I personally steer clear of it at this point.
With Mouth WASH, you still get the germs killed, and those germs are what really cause cavities, anyways.
More on flouride:
http://www.apfn.org/apfn/flouride.htm
http://www.apfn.org/apfn/sheeples.htm
http://www.cassiopaea.org/cass/fluoride....
Anyways, DONT use flouride, if you can help it. The Listerine will do just fine. =)
Reply:I worked in a dental office. Never heard anybody recommend lysterine. Personally, I've used it for years 3x's a day. But It never worked for very long. Then I heard somewhere that the alcohol in lysterine actually kills the natural germs in your mouth that control bad breath. So I switched to plaque and another off brand mouth wash w/o alcohol and my mouth is easier to manage. Good luck.
Sincerely,
Can't Stand Dentist
Reply:That is SO funny. I was JUST asking my husband the same exact question tonight when he was using mouthwash. I was wondering also because the alcohol in Listerine dries your mouth out really bad which leads to bad breath etc etc. I wonder if the Crest would do the same thing? I hope you don't mind if I watch your question. I would love to find out!!
Reply:Lysterine is the the best. I was using Crest and the last time I went to the dentist, I told them that I was using the Crest and maybe thats why I dont have cavities.They laughed a little. I asked them if it was better, and they said that Crest will make sure you dont have bad breath, but it really doesn't do a great job with cavities, tarter, etc and they recommended that I use listerine and sent me home with a bottle. :) The burn really does mean its working, i suppose!
Reply:I don't know anything about Crest but I can tell you that the active ingredient in Lysterine is thyme oil. Yes, the same stuff you season meat with is a wonderful germ killer, but it is hot. It kills bacteria, fungi, viruses and candida.
Another alternative is available at your natural food store. They have mouthwash made with xylitol. This modified sugar has been getting great reports in Europe - for gum health, cavity prevention and also to prevent ear infections!
Reply:the clinical research over the last 20 years supports the use of listerine due to the essential oils it contains. A new product called Breath Rx rinse and paste and oral spray can be found at fred meyer and it contains the active ingredient of both listerine and Crest pro rinse. this also does not contain alcohol which is a skin irritant and can cause dry mouth which is not good for the mouth.
Reply:I have worked in the dental field for the last 11 years and we did promote Listerine until the new crest mouth wash came out. We now promote crest as well as having our patients rinse with it before we clean their teeth or do any dental work. I think it tastes great and does not burn. It also does not leave your tongue feeling funny or make food taste funny hours later. Give it a try! The worst thing that can happen is that you do not like it. You may also trying going to the crest website to check on free samples
Reply:Definately use Breath Rx!!
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If you are a dentist or work in a dental office? Or maybe just someone that knows?
well you have to understand the difference between mouth wash and mouth rinse.
Listerine is a mouth wash, because it has no flouride, and basically just cleans out al the bacteria and germs in your mouth.
Crest Rinse, has flouride, and while it will help to clean your mouth up, it also provides flouride, which supposedly strengthens your teeth, although there is no definitive proof of that beng true.
Flouride is a type of radiation, so the cons to using it are rare, to most medical professionals knowledge, but underresearched, and very possible- including cases of cancer, etc.. So you should only use a flouride rinse once a week or at most, every other day, depending on how easily your teeth decay- obviously this is your choice, though.
Conspiracy theorists- enjoy this page:
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/816...
Now, there isnt much to say that flouride is actually beneficial for us, so I personally steer clear of it at this point.
With Mouth WASH, you still get the germs killed, and those germs are what really cause cavities, anyways.
More on flouride:
http://www.apfn.org/apfn/flouride.htm
http://www.apfn.org/apfn/sheeples.htm
http://www.cassiopaea.org/cass/fluoride....
Anyways, DONT use flouride, if you can help it. The Listerine will do just fine. =)
Reply:I worked in a dental office. Never heard anybody recommend lysterine. Personally, I've used it for years 3x's a day. But It never worked for very long. Then I heard somewhere that the alcohol in lysterine actually kills the natural germs in your mouth that control bad breath. So I switched to plaque and another off brand mouth wash w/o alcohol and my mouth is easier to manage. Good luck.
Sincerely,
Can't Stand Dentist
Reply:That is SO funny. I was JUST asking my husband the same exact question tonight when he was using mouthwash. I was wondering also because the alcohol in Listerine dries your mouth out really bad which leads to bad breath etc etc. I wonder if the Crest would do the same thing? I hope you don't mind if I watch your question. I would love to find out!!
Reply:Lysterine is the the best. I was using Crest and the last time I went to the dentist, I told them that I was using the Crest and maybe thats why I dont have cavities.They laughed a little. I asked them if it was better, and they said that Crest will make sure you dont have bad breath, but it really doesn't do a great job with cavities, tarter, etc and they recommended that I use listerine and sent me home with a bottle. :) The burn really does mean its working, i suppose!
Reply:I don't know anything about Crest but I can tell you that the active ingredient in Lysterine is thyme oil. Yes, the same stuff you season meat with is a wonderful germ killer, but it is hot. It kills bacteria, fungi, viruses and candida.
Another alternative is available at your natural food store. They have mouthwash made with xylitol. This modified sugar has been getting great reports in Europe - for gum health, cavity prevention and also to prevent ear infections!
Reply:the clinical research over the last 20 years supports the use of listerine due to the essential oils it contains. A new product called Breath Rx rinse and paste and oral spray can be found at fred meyer and it contains the active ingredient of both listerine and Crest pro rinse. this also does not contain alcohol which is a skin irritant and can cause dry mouth which is not good for the mouth.
Reply:I have worked in the dental field for the last 11 years and we did promote Listerine until the new crest mouth wash came out. We now promote crest as well as having our patients rinse with it before we clean their teeth or do any dental work. I think it tastes great and does not burn. It also does not leave your tongue feeling funny or make food taste funny hours later. Give it a try! The worst thing that can happen is that you do not like it. You may also trying going to the crest website to check on free samples
Reply:Definately use Breath Rx!!
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