Thursday, January 6, 2011

Where can i get low cost or free dental work ?

I work very hard, but dont have any dental insurance. My teeth need major work. I would love to smile again. I work in sales and my confidence is low. My little boy passed away last summer and my self esteme is very low. It's been very hard without him. I was a single father and he was my best friend. It would help me a great deal to get my teeth fixed. It would boost my spirits. I can make payments and would love for someone to answer my prayers. Thank you.
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I got work done at the local dental school (NYU dental). I went in to get some work on my lower teeth (root canals, etc) and they screwed up really, really badly and I ended up having to get a lower partial denture. It took them 14 months to do it (takes 3 normally) and it has to now be redone. It took 45 appointments, and they billed medicaid for $30,000 dollars. I'm still going to suggest you go, however. You need the work, and it's very cheap. (up to 1/4 the price) But there's some rules you have to obey (personal rules) if you want to get a good result. 1: The student is relatively unimportant. They're ALL terrible. The important thing is the supervising dentist. Not all teachers are created equal. Ask around. Find out who the best supervising dentist is for your needs. 2:Then stick with him. Only book appointments when that teacher is there. You MUST NOT switch around. I did this and it's a led to disaster. 3. Always make sure the supervisior checks the work. When he comes over, tell HIM the problems you're having. Then when the work is done, get him back over and tell him if there's a problem. 4: Students lie. They could care less about you. You're just a grade to them, no matter what they say. NEVER trust that a student is reporting truthfully if there is a problem. When the teacher comes over, repeat exactly what's going on. 5: If the teacher is dismissive and glib, doesn't check the work carefully, get another. He's no good. 6: If it's taking an inordinate amount of time to do something, and they keep screwing up (they won't admit to that, but you aren't an idiot!) then get another student/teacher. They're both incompetent. The schools are slower, btw. But it shouldn't take more than twice as long as normal. 7: Use the Patient Advocate frequently. They're almost useless for most things, but they can help clear red tape. And remember, th PA is there to PROTECT the school, regardless of her title. Don't trust her 100%. I'm actually getting some good final work there now, and this is the formula I use. And remember, these schools are IMMUNE to lawsuits. They are not held responsible at all for any bad work, legally.
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