Thursday, July 14, 2011

how is it that the USA has more billionnaires than ever yet the country's debt is in the trillions?

and the middle class and the poor can't afford health insurance, and can't get dental care. What do you suspect is going on? http://english.people.com.cn/200703/09/e… and 82 billionnaires weren't rich enough to make the list. The youngest billionnaire is 33 years old.
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Because billionaires are part of the private sector. The Governments economy is independent from personal possession. Are you implying that these billionaires should forfeit their wealth to reduce the deficit? That would be communism.
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Oral surgery coverage?

My husband went to the dentist today, and he is covered on my dental insurance, and he's been sent to see an oral surgeon scheduled for next week. There's a possibility that he will have to have his wisdom teeth pulled, which will require general anesthesia. Is something like this covered on medical insurance, or is it still dental? Dental insurance is a joke anyway with only allowing 1000.00 a year maximum, and I hate to know what this would cost if it's not covered. Any light that can be shed would be appreciated.
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I have this great plan that includes oral surgeon procedures. I typically use this very affordable plan when my insurance company doesn't cover or I have met my limits for the year like in your case. www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com I signed up online over 5 years ago now and they have saved me thousands on all services. Wisdom teeth run around $1000-$1500. I don't exactly remember how much I paid for mine years ago, I believe its around $500 or so using this great plan. They even had my benefits active in 2 hours and was able to use it the very same day.
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will I get my job even tho I have been taking vicodin on a script?

I was laid off and I had 2 weeks of insurance left so I went to every doctors appt imaginable. I got major dental work done and was precribed vicodin for the crazy pain.. I was offered a job right away and took a drug test immediately while taking the pain pills. Will I loose this job opportunity due to this prescription?
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did you tell the person giving the test that you were prescribed it for dental work, if not contact your employer and let them know, and say you'd be willing to show that you had a prescription.
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where is documentation that depakote is hard on your teeth?

40 year old male patient with declining dental health, teeth cracking and breaking, etc. all in the last couple of years. I remember a neurologist telling me once that Depakote is really hard on your teeth. Now I need info/documentation to push an insurance claim issue.
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Does the depakote cause nausea, vomitting or dyspepsia? These are some known side effects of depakote and they would all contribute to erosion of teeth.
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Does Anyone Know of A Dentist Who Can Help An Extremely Scared Patient???

Ok, I am 28 and I have sensory issues which make it absolutely painful for anyone to touch my mouth. I do have dental insurace with the company I work with, however I am so terrified of going that I haven't been in years. I need to find someone in southern california who is willing to do my dental work while I am asleep. I want to be knocked out and have everything done at once. I know some people are thinking only children have sensory problems...that's not true and I don't want the rude answers so don't even bother. If there are any dentist's in the southern california area who take pmi dental insurance and can help me out please, please email me. I have a very painful tooth on the top left that is literally falling apart. It's very painful but I absolutely cannot tolerate being awake for dental work. Here is my email. littledeaftink@yahoo.com
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What you need to do is go to a dentist that mainly specializes in children's dentistry. I had a horror of dentist too. I had such bad experiences, i went 9 years without seeing one. Someone suggested I do that, and what a difference it made. They don't get angry with you when you act like a blithering idiot. Also, they can you give happy gas, or something similar where you don't care what they do. Good luck. I know how you feel.
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I worked with this rich woman?

and yes, she was a bit......! Anyway, she said one day "I cracked a tooth so I have a dental emergency and have to leave" --- I asked her if she was in pain and she said she was not. I have 5 broken teeth - no dental insurance (yes, I take care of my teeth but am 48 and old fillings are bad from what I understand). My question is -- have you ever broken a tooth and does it hurt? Second question....do you think God made my mouth not be in pain because I don't have the money to fix it? I think if you have 5 broken teeth that you would be in pain. I was a while ago and maybe the nerves died or something. BTW they are all in the back so no one sees them --- I guess I'm wondering if this mean He IS watching over me or something...as mouth pain is REALLY BAD.
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I have chipped a tooth and it has not hurt. I have cracked teeth and they only started to bother me when air and decay got in the cracks. If you have cracked teeth and they no longer hurt, it means that the root has died. Maybe He IS watching out for you. The Lord works in mysterious ways.
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Live chat assistance not very helpful?

I was trying to look into getting some dental insurance, and also look into getting carecredit... And both time I tried to speak with a live person over the internet and both times They told me to call. The insurance person said that because the answer to my questions was "lengthy". and the carecredit person didnt want to answer about what credit companies they check....sheesh....I didnt think my questions were hard... does anyone else have this problem? they were very short, not friendly , and seemed annoyed I was even asking....
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I have run into that as well. Of course there are often times when I think I'm talking with a real person only to find out some 15 frustrating minutes later that in fact I'm carrying on a conversation with an " auto response " programmed computer. So, I'm not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed.
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Glass In my Maruchan Ramen Soup?

One day I was eating Maruchan ramen soup when I bit into a piece of glass which cracked my tooth. Now I have sharp pains in my mouth every time I eat/drink something hot or cold. The insurance company denied my claim i guess. I don't think I have dental insurance.. Should I get a lawyer?, what should I do!?
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You should probably wait a while to see if the pain goes away. If not, you may consider asking a doctor about this problem. If it doesn't help, get a lawyer
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NJ CHILD SUPPORT QUESTION?

I live in nj and am the custodial parent of my child. The non custodial parent has to pay child support and provide health and dental insurance. Our daughter has went to the dentist and his insurance did not cover the whole procedure, leaving me a bill of $485. Is he required to pay half of the bill?
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Court Orders vary. Read yours to find out. Usually, the first $250 per year is the custodial parent's liability. Any expense left is split between the parties in proportion to their incomes (If you both make about the same, 50/50%).
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teeth and my 18 month old?

my son (18 months) has 4 teeth on the top upper and 2 more coming in on top, the "meat teeth". he has one "meat tooth" coming in on the bottom. then he has no other teeth on the bottom and has no signs of them coming in. is this strange? we have no dental insurance, i thought i would ask here first. dentist is the last resort.
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I think you are good I have seen many babys that don't get all their teeth until almost 2 1/2 they say if they are not all in by two to have them looked at-watch all of them will come in the same week.....lol
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TMJ sufferers: pain relief remedies that work?

I have TMJ, and over the last few months the grinding sounds and pain have been getting worse. At this point no over-the-counter pain relievers have any effect whatsoever. I saw my doc who referred me to an ENT(ear/nose/throat), who referred me to a dentist. He told me to do excercises involving opening/closing the jaw. After 2 days that made it WORSE, and the pain was excruciating, and spread from the joint to all of the muscles in that side of my face and ear. When I went back he gave me a RX for Flexeril which is helping, but my dental insurance doesn't cover TMJ, so he referred me to an orthopoedic specialist. I'm still waiting for my appt. with him. In the interim, however, I would really like to know if anyone has had success with any remedy that can be had from home.
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Ok, look up NTI as a mouth guard. This specific mouth piece helps align TMJ to reduce pain and compression of the meniscus and the trigeminal nerve ganglion. It is helpful for those who grind ot grind at night. You can wear the guard at night and it will really help. be forewarned though there are only a few dentists who specialize in NTI. These tiny little braces can cost anywhere from $250 - $600. They are mainly used for migraine sufferes, however it is also advised to use for TMJ. Below is a link to the NTI webpage, you can find a dentist there. This is the best option. My fiancee has TMJ and migraines and this is the only thing that worked. I also had some of my athletes with TMJ get the guard and it seemed to be the only thing that helped. Another option is to see a physcial therapist who specializes in TMJ pain modification.
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Wisdom teeth NO SEDATION

I will be getting 4 of them removed. Still underneath gums. I have no dental insurance, I don't want to spend 400 dollars on IV sedation. Has anybody gotten it done without sedation and only numbing? Is there any pain? I'm sure i'll feel alot of pulling, but if it doesnt hurt I don't really mind. Give me some info.
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some people handle it just fine, others can't.. are they impacted (under the boneand skin)? if they are not then it won't be too bad, and you will not feel pain, and the doc should never do anything if you do, the doc's I work for always test first to make sure u are numb, REMEMBER, you should should feel pressure not pain. If you feel more then pressure then you are not fully numb. if they are impacted, you will be just as numb, they are going to use a drill to drill away bone, and a lot of water with the drill.. Sometimes the doctor will tell the patients it is better to go to sleep due to nerves and sinus issues.. Hope I can help... good luck
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Embarrasing teeth probelm?

I am so scared of the dentist that even when I think about it, I get all sweaty and my heart starts beating rapidly. I know I need to go because my teeth have gotten so bad that I don't think I have any bone left (bottom). Is there something that can be done so I can get a denture. I know that you can't get a denture if there is no bone for them to adhere to, but surely there is something that can be done. And please tell me the least expensive thing. I do have dental insurance (BCBS) that pays 1/2 of all costs, but not up front, those come from my pocket. I need help, I cannot smile for fear that people will see my teeth, my self confidence has ..well, I have none. I don't like to talk because I don't want to show my teeth. This is an embarrasing situation and I know that I should have taken better care of them before, so please no ugly comments. Is there anyone of you that give me some good advise.
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go to the dentist, its a must, you cant get teeth without seeing a dentist,
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Problems after braces?

I got my braces off about 4 years ago, after having them for 2-3 years. The dentist put permanent retainers on the back of my front teeth. They have not broke at all, but I am getting a gap between my upper left cuspid and my upper left 1st bicuspid. I've noticed that my front teeth are shifting a bit, but not terribly. I have moved far away from where the dentist is located, so I cannot go there anymore to get it fixed. I don't have dental insurance, and I don't want braces again. Is there anything else I can do? I heard Invisalign, but that is so expensive. Are there any other possibilities, or are these my only options?
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Invisalign is expensive but if it is a smaller job, they normally adjust the price down for situations like that. I agree with the first response, call your old ortho and see what he thinks and if he can recommend a specifric method to fix this problem.
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20 yrs old with 6 baby teeth. Is it normal?

Will there be any serious heath risks? Should i have them pulled out? If they pull them out what is the gurantee new teeth will come out. I do not have dental insurance, how expensive is a check up, etc? Thank you.
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It's not usual but anything is possible, don't freak out. Go to the dentist. He's the only one who can really advise you. A simple exam and x-rays shouldn't cost you too much. And an x-ray should show whether permanent teeth will come out in their place.
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front tooth hurts, had root canal done long time ago?

when i was about 9 or 10 years old i fell up a few concrete stairs and my front left tooth went threw my lip and the impact killed the roots inside the tooth, i had a root canal done and the toothwas sealed shut in the back, i am 19 years old now and i have had the tooth open and resealed 1 or 2 times since then. the tooth is now discolored. recently i have had pains from this tooth and i noticed the plaster on the back of the tooth is getting thinner. i dont have dental insurance, what should i do???
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i want toge braces and i have small gaps in my teeth probably about 3-4mm how long would i have to wear them.?

i want braces and i have small gaps probably about 3-4mm and i wanted to know how long would i have it on 1-10 wats the pain intensity and how much would it cost im 15 with dental insurance
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Its not a pain it's an 'ache' which is annoying but pain killers help just eat soft or liquid foods. Most people have them on for about 1 1/2-2 years. I don't think dental insurance covers braces... Plus if your 15 you'll have them longer than someone younger cause your growth is slowing but it'll still be fast cause your still growing.
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I found out I have a bunch of cavities?

which is weird, because I do everything anyone else would to keep their teeth healthy. The problem is I don't have dental insurance...I'm a screwed or...?
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it's one of those things. i'll have one patient who doesn't brush... who i suspect doesn't even own a toothbrush let alone knows what dental floss is, have no cavities in 5+years, then i'll have another who so careful of brushing/flossing/eating etc, and a mouth full of cavities. god is unfair sometimes. much of cavities is oral hygiene. however, genetics, saliva flow/content, diet, etc have alot to do with it too. so you don't have dental insurance. my suggestion is ... get some. blue cross/shield has some crappy dental plans that cost less than 100 bucks to start and cover about half of the fillings (metal fillings though). it's better than nothing and you can save, some money. white fillings will be out of pocket. some larger practices have dental plans in house. theses are probably worse. but again some is better than none. and again only metal fillings. there are some other options i have suggested before to my financially strapped patients. one is local community health center, county health center. many times fees are on a sliding scale. so it's based on income and ability to pay. but you have to apply, wait, schedule appt, wait, etc. you get the point. another is a dental school. obviously you have to live around one, but you can get really good care, plenty of specialists, great faculty supervision (who in private practice charge a crap load). but there are long, multiple appts. things are checked re-checked and checked again. for me that's better b/c you want to make sure the student dentist is doing it right. final option is an advanced dental program. google AEGD or GPR in your town. you might be lucky to be near one. these are dental residents who forwent going into private practice to learn more about general dentistry. many are associated with a dental school and/or hospital. this is probably where i'd go first, then community health, then a dental school. you're not screwed. most ppl don't have dental insurance and it's a common story. maybe your dentist will work with you (payment plan, care credit, or something) you never know. most dentists actually care about their patients and want to help them. it's the few that gives us a bad name. good luck and take care
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What is a good, inexpensive.......?

health/dental insurance for the small business owner? All the quotes I'm getting so far from Blue Cross and such are outrageous. Any advice or experience in this area?
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Ameriplan. It's a good program Not so costly no string attached at all when it come to services. Very affordable. It vision, rx,chiro, dentle for like 20.00 p/ month...
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DENTAL BILL from a large dental chain: they hit me with a 2nd bill after having me put $ on a card ...?

...that they said was my part of the charges after insurance! This 2nd large bill (about 3/4 of what I already put on their recommended card) came 2 months after my last visit. What can I do? This seems like it should be illegal, I was told what I put on their card was it for my costs.
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There is no reason to conclude from what you've said that anything is "illegal." You provide no specifics concerning the billing, your insurance and what you signed. It sounds like part of what they thought would be covered by insurance was denied, in which case you ARE responsible for the costs. What do your insurance EOBs say?
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I have a horrible toothache and I found an old...?

prescription with two pills left that the dentist gave me when I had my wisdom teeth pulled. I don't have dental insurance and my husband lost his job a month ago. It's called hydrocodone. Is this ok to take for this reason?
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That is a pain medication that will help temporarily with the pain. If you have a toothache, you probably have an infection in that particular tooth and you will also need an antibiotic from your dentist. Two pain pills aren't going to last very long. Also, for discomfort, you can take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength... it has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin. Well, Snowboarding.... I "just know this kinda stuff" too... and if you would have read what she wrote, the prescription was HERS that the dentist had given to her when her wisdom teeth were removied. So it was HER prescription... not someone else's. And even if the pills have expired, they aren't going to kill her.. they'll just be weaker and won't have the same affect. And she was just asking if it was ok to take for her toothache... she didn't ask for a dissertation on her condition.
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Swollen gums and a bump around two teeth with cavities.?

For about 2 or 3 days I have had swollen gums and a soft bump in the back on my mouth next to two teeth that have cavities. I'm pregnant, and don't have dental insurance. Does anyone know if I should just try and "pop" the bump myself? It's very painful, and it's keeping me from eating. Any help would be great.
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Sounds like you have some kind of infection going on there, kinda hard to say without proper xrays you really should see a dentist, it will get worse and could affect your baby
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Jaw Surgery ( popping noise from the jaw)?

I currently have braces on and was afraid to get jaw surgery when my ortho told me i should get it to correct my jaw and make it even for my braces. if i open my jaw all the way it clicks and pops at the end of my jaw line. is this a painful surgery? can i request to be put to sleeeeeep? would medicare cover these charges? i am still a student and i do not have dental insurance. ;\
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you have TMJ the surgery should be avoided ask you dentist for some excercises for your jaw. when mine goes out i have learned to snape it back in.
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About Medical Laboratory Technician?

Hi everyone. I would like to know the benefits of the job as a Medical Laboratory Technician? For example the Nurse get health and dental insurance. Thanks
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You'll get similar benefits as a nurse since there's a shortage of MLTs. You won't get paid as much and won't get as large of a sign on bonus (if applicable) since there's not as much of a shortage of MLTs as there are nurses.
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