Is it possible to have my two front teeth crowned? I had some cosmetic work done several years ago (had a gap, and the dentist filed a little of my natural teeth away, and put in white filling material). Since then, I have to have it re-done every few years (the filling will crack or chip), and every time she replaces it, she sands/drills away a little more natural tooth material. She suggested porcelain veneers, which my dental insurance doesn't cover. Can I just get crowns? They're much cheaper and they're covered by insurance!
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i'm a dental assistant and we do a lot of crowns and veneers in the office. it is possible to have crowns for your front teeth. cosmeticly speaking, they might not be the best. if you care a lot to what they will look, try to get veneers even if they are pricey. crowns require a lot more shaving of the teeth down until there is enough retention for the crown to hold on to without messing up your bite or how your upper and lower teeth connect. and that will also tell what kind of crown you can get. the dark line around the crown is usually the metal part of it showing. definitely consult with your dentist to see what options are available for your case.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Can anyone help me with these tax questions?
These are practice problems for a test, and I'm a little confused on two of them. Any help would be greatly appreciated! During 2010, Angela sustains serious injuries from a snow skiing accident. She incurs the following expenses: Doctor bills of 11,700, hospital bills of 9,400, and legal fees against the ski resort of 3,000. Angela is single and has no depends. During 2010, her salary is 58,000. She pays 600 in medical and dental insurance premiums, 2,750 in mortgage interest on her home, and 1,200 in interest on her car loan. Her health insurance provider reimburses her for 10,000 of the medical expenses. What is her 2010 taxable income? The second question: During the current year, Tina purchases a beachfront condo for 600,000, paying 150,000 down and taking out a 450,000 mortgage, secured by the property. At the time of the purchase, the outstanding mortgage on her principal residence is 700,000. This debt is secured by the residence and the FMV of the principal residence is 1,400,000. She purchased the principal residence in 1997. What is the amount of qualified indebtedness on which Tina may deduct the interest payments? Thanks!
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Do her medical expenses exceed 7% of her income? Anyway, just wanted to tell you H&R block has a free website for tax questions and answers.
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Do her medical expenses exceed 7% of her income? Anyway, just wanted to tell you H&R block has a free website for tax questions and answers.
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what should she do for bad teeth?
I have a friend who has really bad teeth. she doesn't have dental insurance, and her doctor told her she cant work, because of other health issues. every day she is loosing pieces of her teeth, or getting infections, or loosing teeth all together. she doesn't even want to smile anymore. she brushes all the time. they were perfect, with no cavities, untill she kissed a guy with really bad teeth. her doctor told her that can happen. what should she do to recieve dental care, or does anyone know of a dentist that helps people with medicaid?! please help her smile again
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Hello...the best way for your friend to get the help she needs is to contact the "Out Patient Clinic of the nearest Dental School...they provide a wide variety of dental services and the cost will range from totally "Free" to very low...Good luck and I wish you well.
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Hello...the best way for your friend to get the help she needs is to contact the "Out Patient Clinic of the nearest Dental School...they provide a wide variety of dental services and the cost will range from totally "Free" to very low...Good luck and I wish you well.
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Is there any hope in ever healing this relationship?
My mother and I have had a rocky relationship for about the last ten years. I'm 25 years old and went through the typical teenage rebellion like most females I know. After I went to college and things got a little better, mostly because I wasn't home a lot. The real problems really started after graduation. I was hired as a journalist three months after graduation but the pay was extremely low, so I was forced to continue living at home. A year later, I went back to school to get my certification to teach elementary education and haven't been able to find a job. (I live in Western PA, where it's very competitive and all about contacts.) My mother seems to be less than supportive about certain things that I do and it has really built up over the years. For example, when I was a journalist, the paper I worked at closed down and I was really upset. My mom had little to no sympathy and said in almost a mocking tone, "Well, at least your boyfriend can come to the rescue." Then she said that life was a journey. I was thinking that I was sure this wouldn't be her reaction if she lost her own job. I am still living at home because I'm a substitute teacher and can't afford to live elsewhere, but am getting married in less than three months (thank God). She's upset that I don't do more around the house, like buy groceries and cook dinners. I can't afford to buy groceries; I make around $14,000 a year and pay $600 a month in student loans, my phone bill and insurance. As for cooking dinner, I'm not usually home and we don't often have family meals anymore anyway. I do the dishes when I am home, though. I know I could be more helpful and probably should, but like anyone else, I hate chores. The other thing is, it's not my house, which has been pointed out to me a multitude of times. This makes me feel even less like helping. Things have recently gotten to a head when my mom and I had yet another long (and mostly pointless) conversation about what we could do to patch up our relationship. In this conversation, she finally admitted that she treats my brother and sister better than me. I feel that she views me as a child and treats me with very little respect. She views me as disrespectful, which I can be when I'm treated poorly. My mother recently decided in February that she was going to sell our house. My wedding is in June. This got me upset because like most brides, I'm stressed out enough about planning and all of the changes. She accused me of being selfish and not ever thinking about what anyone else ever wants. Meanwhile, my dad doesn't even want to move; the whole house thing is all about her, so I felt that was incredibly hypocritical. I'm only getting married once and I want it to be a good experience. What it has turned into is having to leave constantly while people trek through the house almost every day. I feel like she doesn't care about me at all sometimes. A month ago, we went out to eat with my fiance, sister, brother-in-law, cousins and aunt. Before dinner came, my mom announced to everyone that I hadn't gone to the dentist in two years because I don't have dental insurance and can't afford it. I was beyond mortified. I take good care of my teeth and they look great. I don't know why she would do something like this. She claims not to remember it. Things like this happen all of the time and all I can think of is that she never would talk to or about my siblings like this in a million years. She angers me so much that sometimes I want to say something back. (And sometimes I do.) There are times that I don't want the house to sell because it would upset her. I'm ashamed to have these thoughts, but she's hurt me so much that it's hard not to. We've had talk after talk, but it never amounts to anything because both of us think we're right, or at least mostly so. I am in no means perfect. I've done and said things I shouldn't have done many times over the years. I totally admit that. It's just very hard for me to feel so disrespected and viewed so poorly by her. No one can hurt you more than your own mother. I have a little hope that things will improve when I get married and move out, but I don't know if I'm just being foolish and naive. How many times do you try to fix a relationship? How many times do you keep coming back to get hurt again?
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I'm sure that things will improve after your marriage. In the meantime, I can suggest two things. First, put the numbers regarding your monthly income and expenses on paper and show it to her. When she realizes just how little money you have, that should help, as she won't feel that you are taking advantage of her. Secondly, ask her to name two or three specific chores which she would like you to do weekly. Write it down and sign it. Then do those so that, when things start to get messy, she can't say you didn't do your part. I know that it's frustrating for you. But this truly sounds like just a case of parent and grown child trying to get new boundaries without having their own spaces. Hang in there, I'm sure it will improve.
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I'm sure that things will improve after your marriage. In the meantime, I can suggest two things. First, put the numbers regarding your monthly income and expenses on paper and show it to her. When she realizes just how little money you have, that should help, as she won't feel that you are taking advantage of her. Secondly, ask her to name two or three specific chores which she would like you to do weekly. Write it down and sign it. Then do those so that, when things start to get messy, she can't say you didn't do your part. I know that it's frustrating for you. But this truly sounds like just a case of parent and grown child trying to get new boundaries without having their own spaces. Hang in there, I'm sure it will improve.
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Abused an humiliated by Dentist. What are my options? I am NOT looking for a lawsuit. Just my dignity.?
A tooth on my existing partial broke off and I had asked my dentist to make me a new one. I stated that I again, wanted a Valplast partial. He took the imprint and sent it out. It came back a week or so ago and I went to the office to pick it up. It wasn't what I had expected. The teeth were small and discolored and it was set on a metal plate. I thought it was me so I had tried to live with it but the discomfort became unbearable. I developed sores on the inside of my mouth and the teeth looked awful. I tried to like them but friends and coworkers looked at me and their look spoke a thousand words- it looked awful. I called the office and went back. The dentist who was once so very kind was furious as I sat in the chair crying trying to explain why I didn't like the partial. I showed him the sores on the inside of my mouth and he stormed out of the room. He caused a big scene and fellow patients came to have a look. He kept saying he wanted to retire. I did nothing. I just said there, I couldn't believe this was happening. I wasn't hysterical when I came in so don't get the wrong impression. I cried in pain. I'm a Psychiatric Tech. and I know how to handle myself-- which I could say the same for others. He told me "Oh great! Now I have to pay for this!" He tried to force it into my mouth. He tried to force me into keeping it as a supposed "spare" but I said no. His dental hygienist was kind. She agreed the partial did not look right and said I had every right to voice my opinion. Another came in and tried to cheer me up. I left. He did the impression and I now I am waiting on my new partial... I am really very fearful of going back. I don't want to be subjected to his abuse. He already charged my dental insurance company and I will be making a payment arrangement to pay off the remainder. Can I request that I pick up the teeth without seeing him? What do I do?
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He will need to delivery the new set, otherwise you will have problems. You should not fear going back. From what you said, he sounds like he should be the one embarrassed to see you. I bet he will apologize to you about his behavior. I have had moments in which I felt like your dentist, but would never act the way he did. I would leave the office and take a walk for a few minutes and recompose myself.
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He will need to delivery the new set, otherwise you will have problems. You should not fear going back. From what you said, he sounds like he should be the one embarrassed to see you. I bet he will apologize to you about his behavior. I have had moments in which I felt like your dentist, but would never act the way he did. I would leave the office and take a walk for a few minutes and recompose myself.
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Is honor over---rated?
Don't get me wrong, I, myself am an honorable person, I've told a white lie now and again (who hasn't?), and my integrity, when it comes to my work ethic, is for the most part, unparalleled. But I can't help but notice in life that the tide is turning over in favor of the bastards, the ones who get paid under the table, the ones who cut corners, the ones who cheat and steal. People bribe their way to the top everyday, and a prime example is the U.S. monetary/illegal immigration system. Joe Legal vs. Jose Illegal Here is an example of why hiring illegal aliens is not economically productive for the State of California ... You have 2 families..."Joe Legal" and "Jose Illegal". Both families have 2 parents, 2 children and live in California. "Joe Legal" works in construction, has a Social Security Number, and makes $25.00 per hour with payroll taxes deducted...."Jose Illegal" also works in construction, has "NO" Social Security Number, and gets paid $15.00 cash "under the table". Joe Legal...$25.00 per hour x 40 hours $1000.00 per week, $52,000 per year. Now take 30% away for state federal tax, Joe Legal now has $31,231.00 Jose Illegal...$15.00 per hour x 40 hours $600.00 per week, $31,200.00 per year. Jose Illegal pays no taxes... Jose Illegal now has $31,200.00 Joe Legal pays Medical and Dental Insurance with limited coverage $1000.00 per month, $12,000.00 per year. Joe Legal now has $19,231.00 Jose Illegal has full Medical and Dental coverage through the state and local clinics at a cost of $0.00 per year. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00 Joe Legal makes too much money is not eligible for Food Stamps or welfare. Joe Legal pays for food $1,000.00 per month, $12,000.00 per year. Joe Legal now has $7,231.00 Jose Illegal has no documented income and is eligible for Food Stamps and Welfare. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00. Joe Legal pays rent of $1,000.00 per month. $12,000.00 per year. Joe Legal is now in the hole minus (-) $4,769.00 Jose Illegal receives a $500 per month Federal rent subsidy. Jose Illegal pays rent. $500.00 per month. $6,000.00 per year Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00 Joe Legal now works overtime on Saturdays or gets a part time job after work. Jose Illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family. Joe Legal's and Jose Illegal's children both attend the same school. Joe Legal pays for his children's lunches while Jose Illegal's children get a government sponsored lunch. Jose Illegal's children have an after school ESL program. Joe Legal's children go home. Joe Legal and Jose Illegal both enjoy the same Police and Fire Services, but Joe paid for them and Jose did not pay. Source: Drudge Report I want to see what answers we have
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Here's a story that's true: American farmers have corn subsidies that makes the price of corn from America so cheap that it is more inexpensive for poor countries to import it than to grow it themselves, regardless the expense involved in transporting the stuff, which has a relatively low price to weight ratio. Remember it's not that Americans are better at growing corn, or the land is more fertile, or anything like that - it's just that subsidies are so high that corn producers can give great prices and still turn a profit on the backs of taxpayers. Now consider that you're a member of the working class doing unskilled farming in a poor country feeding yourself and your family and making a bit of extra money. American corn starts to flood your market, and you've all of a sudden been priced out. You can't even sell enough to keep your farm and feed your family, so you have to start looking for another job. Of course, since there's a lot of people like you, there scarce jobs get gobbled up quickly at really low wages. So you have to search for a place to make money and find one across a border. Even though there's a risk of death during the flight through the desert, you figure it's the best thing to do, and make a run for it. Once there, you find many people like yourself are also eating away at the unskilled labour jobs. Wages have been driven down, but at least you can make enough to eat and eventually save up enough to bring your wife and kids to the country clandestinely. Although you work as hard as many of the people living in the new country, you're not paid half as well, have no job security, and although you have a miserable life compared to what you once had, people seem bitter towards you and think you're getting a great deal compared to them. At least you're alive, and your children are eating though, so you put up with it. Basically, I'm not saying that illegal immigration is good, but I am saying that it's not a complete picture to think that it's so great. You're swallowing the line of the right wing media, and should learn to think for yourself a bit. Try finding some scholarly articles or government numbers instead, as they'll give you more reasonable estimates. I mean, if the average illegal immigrant is doing better than the average American, why hasn't the whole population moved to America? Don't you think that would happen pretty quickly if all illegal immigrants were doing better than their American counterparts? Some food for though.
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Here's a story that's true: American farmers have corn subsidies that makes the price of corn from America so cheap that it is more inexpensive for poor countries to import it than to grow it themselves, regardless the expense involved in transporting the stuff, which has a relatively low price to weight ratio. Remember it's not that Americans are better at growing corn, or the land is more fertile, or anything like that - it's just that subsidies are so high that corn producers can give great prices and still turn a profit on the backs of taxpayers. Now consider that you're a member of the working class doing unskilled farming in a poor country feeding yourself and your family and making a bit of extra money. American corn starts to flood your market, and you've all of a sudden been priced out. You can't even sell enough to keep your farm and feed your family, so you have to start looking for another job. Of course, since there's a lot of people like you, there scarce jobs get gobbled up quickly at really low wages. So you have to search for a place to make money and find one across a border. Even though there's a risk of death during the flight through the desert, you figure it's the best thing to do, and make a run for it. Once there, you find many people like yourself are also eating away at the unskilled labour jobs. Wages have been driven down, but at least you can make enough to eat and eventually save up enough to bring your wife and kids to the country clandestinely. Although you work as hard as many of the people living in the new country, you're not paid half as well, have no job security, and although you have a miserable life compared to what you once had, people seem bitter towards you and think you're getting a great deal compared to them. At least you're alive, and your children are eating though, so you put up with it. Basically, I'm not saying that illegal immigration is good, but I am saying that it's not a complete picture to think that it's so great. You're swallowing the line of the right wing media, and should learn to think for yourself a bit. Try finding some scholarly articles or government numbers instead, as they'll give you more reasonable estimates. I mean, if the average illegal immigrant is doing better than the average American, why hasn't the whole population moved to America? Don't you think that would happen pretty quickly if all illegal immigrants were doing better than their American counterparts? Some food for though.
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Which is better for you, ice cream or yogurt?
Here is the question: lite, sugar free ice cream or yogurt ice cream range from 80 to 110 calories a serving (1/2 a cup). Regular 'lite and fit' yogurt has the same values; with the same size serving as the ice cream or yogurt ice cream. So why are the 'food people' telling us to eat yogurt? If the caloric value is equal in the ice cream and yogurt,(or yogurt ice cream) are they not the same in harm and good or are their other factors to be considered? I also enjoy adding a serving of whipping cream to either of these enjoyable snacks. My whipping cream breaks down to 1 tablespoon = 50 calories as it is in the carton. When I whip it up, I usually mix 4 cups adding 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or equivalent fake sugar, then about 5 tablespoons of vanilla flavoring,( 0 calories). I use the same amount on my ice cream as I do the yogurt; I think that makes everything equal. Beyond this question, what is suggested that I do to loose the remaining lbs? Thank You Background to the question: May of 2005 I had a gastric band put on my stomach, I weighed 445# I had weighed 500 (=/-?)#. I starved to get to the 445#! I can't do most regular exercise, though I try to walk 80 yards daily, however I have degenerative disk, arthritis in my joints, bones that are thinning, (Fibormyalgia (some doctors said yes-some said no, but the symptoms are there, huh?) Crohns, IBS, and GERD. It takes 14 pills a day (also some every 12 weeks doctor/nurse to infuse it stuff) to keep the pain and my insanity to a tolerable level, it was 15 but my BP is now normal. My only exercise I get is aqua pt, 2 hrs a week in a and daily stretching. My weight has dropped to 360#, I had it down to 275 because I was ill and I couldn't keep most of my food down. The doctor loosened my band, and within 2 weeks my weight went up 25#, with out changing my diet from before band adjustment and after my weight increased to 300# The only difference was I no longer threw up my food intake. I now must admit that when I was back to 300# I was angry and gave up trying for about a month, sadly my weight went up to 325,(I was also drinking green tea sweetened with fake sugar and taking Hoodia capsules, also stopped that for a month, but I just started taking it again)though my weight went up to. 350 and now the end of winter I am 365#! I admit too I love coffee flavored ice cream, and once a month cheesecake. I have stopped the cheese cake, and I am cutting way back on the snake stuff. I drink my coffee black sweetened just a bit with fake sugar. I do drink my home made capachenno, of course it starts with stout espresso, then it is a mix of low fat milk, creamer that is low fat and fake sugar, and then real cream(heavy whipping cream). I also eat the 6oz'lite' yogurt with a table spoon or less of whipping cream. Now as to my 'regular' food, I eat very little of it. (i.e.; a brand name oven cooked lasagna. I make 8 meals out of the two meals that come in the bag.) Some food I don't eat because medication has rotted my teeth. They look like a meth addicts teeth, and I will take $8500 to correct my tooth problem. All of the remaining teeth, some are stubs, must be pulled and replaced with dentures. I don't have dental insurance so I wait with tooth ache as the decay, and bacteria corrupt my blood causing MAJOR problems! (Question for later, teeth are a major part in our physical health-insurance companies know this!-so why aren't they covered in our major medical policy?) Ok, all that said to help you know where I am coming from. I read the serving label info to know how much the caloric value is, serving size ( this is not correct most of the time, I measured it out, and emailed Customer service ,they had no clue what I was trying to tell them!) and other values are.
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Would you go to the ER for a toothache?
I have a front tooth which a dentist 3 years ago was going to do a root canal in. Once the drill touched, though, I went through the roof and he decided to cure the infection first, and try again later. Later, I lost my dental insurance. There is a hole in the back of my tooth where the drill hit it. I now feel a bump under the back of my gums (I think a wisdom tooth is trying to come out) and the tooth with the hole is giving me CRAZY amounts of pain! My entire jaw is throbbing and I haven't even attempted to sleep because I know I can't. I have no insurance, still, but this hurts soooo badly, and I have to do something! Anyway, I don't even know if the ER is somewhere a person would go with something like this. Help?!
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I would not go to the ER simply because I will have to pay for that ER visit which wont resolve the issue and still have to go to a dentist anyway. I'd rather just go straight to a dentist. You can go in to a dentist for a check up and the dentist will let you know what's up and how much it will be. You can take it from there. Call the dental office up and tell them you are in pain and they will more than likely take you in that day or the next.
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I would not go to the ER simply because I will have to pay for that ER visit which wont resolve the issue and still have to go to a dentist anyway. I'd rather just go straight to a dentist. You can go in to a dentist for a check up and the dentist will let you know what's up and how much it will be. You can take it from there. Call the dental office up and tell them you are in pain and they will more than likely take you in that day or the next.
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problems with wisdom teeth?
I think my upper top wisdom teeth have rotted through due to cavities, and I'm pretty sure the bottom wisdom teeth are becoming infected as well. I HAVE been to a local dentist, but he couldn't really do anything since I'm allergic to most antibiotics. I don't have dental insurance, and I already tried a dental college only to be told that they'd call me when my number is ready. It's been two months. I am considering going to an oral surgeon in the next state and making payments on my own. I know this is going to be expensive and will probably hurt like anything under the moon. The question is does anyone know if oral surgeons will take monthly payments on some thing like this? If anyone has some advice, please help! (Some of these wisdom are actually impacted too, btw.)
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there is a program thru chase that does the financing for braces i dont know if they would do it for regular dental work but i really dont see what the difference would be..call them and ask
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there is a program thru chase that does the financing for braces i dont know if they would do it for regular dental work but i really dont see what the difference would be..call them and ask
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what should she do for bad teeth?
I have a friend who has really bad teeth. she doesn't have dental insurance, and her doctor told her she cant work, because of other health issues. every day she is loosing pieces of her teeth, or getting infections, or loosing teeth all together. she doesn't even want to smile anymore. she brushes all the time. they were perfect, with no cavities, untill she kissed a guy with really bad teeth. her doctor told her that can happen. what should she do to recieve dental care, or does anyone know of a dentist that helps people with medicaid?! please help her smile again
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Hello...the best way for your friend to get the help she needs is to contact the "Out Patient Clinic of the nearest Dental School...they provide a wide variety of dental services and the cost will range from totally "Free" to very low...Good luck and I wish you well.
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Hello...the best way for your friend to get the help she needs is to contact the "Out Patient Clinic of the nearest Dental School...they provide a wide variety of dental services and the cost will range from totally "Free" to very low...Good luck and I wish you well.
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How can I get my Mom to go to the dentist?
My mom is in her fifties and has not been to the dentist in years. She is missing a tooth in front (which she puts dental wax in to make it less noticeable) I have been trying to convince her to make an appointment but she won't. We have dental insurance. Every time I try to talk to her about it she brushes it off or gets mad. I know the last time She went the dentist embarrassed her by saying something insensitive. We have gotten a new dentist since then. I really don't know what to do and I just want her to be healthy. Please help!
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All you can say is; There are people just like you who go to the dentist, and they're OK. If you just try; for me. I don't want you to get sick and gum disease has been linked to other medical conditions that can affect your organs. If that doesn't work I would try reverse psychology after around 2 or 3 weeks have passed. Say; Mum I'd ask you to get you're teeth fixed but I know you won't ever go, in fact I bet you would'nt even make an appointment! She will think about it for sure.
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All you can say is; There are people just like you who go to the dentist, and they're OK. If you just try; for me. I don't want you to get sick and gum disease has been linked to other medical conditions that can affect your organs. If that doesn't work I would try reverse psychology after around 2 or 3 weeks have passed. Say; Mum I'd ask you to get you're teeth fixed but I know you won't ever go, in fact I bet you would'nt even make an appointment! She will think about it for sure.
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Another Deadbeat Dad Question...?
My Ex Husband is required based on our divorce decree to pay his share of my daughters medical and dental bills. He makes significantly more money than me so his share is more. The decree states that I pay, send him the receipts and he has 10 days to pay me back. So i sent him the receipts for what the dental insurance didnt pay for certified mail but he never picked it up, so technically I guess he never received it. He knows if it comes from me its probably the receipts for her braces which is going to cost him money. So I'm wondering if certified mail isn't working and i dont really know whether he is going to drag this out and make me take him to court or not. So what's a good way to deliver the mail to get it in his hands-- if he doesnt want to get it??
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send it UPS and get a signature to show it was received. They won't deliver to a PO box. if he refuses the shipments then get a hold of your lawyer. Just because he didn't pick it up doesn't mean he doesn't want to pay the bill. Sending mail to a PO box is not the right way to do it...
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send it UPS and get a signature to show it was received. They won't deliver to a PO box. if he refuses the shipments then get a hold of your lawyer. Just because he didn't pick it up doesn't mean he doesn't want to pay the bill. Sending mail to a PO box is not the right way to do it...
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Waiting on fixing cavities?
Well, earlier today I noticed two OBVIOUS cavities in one of my upper thirteen year molars.(On the back of course, the most difficult area to brush) ARRRG. I really don't know how I didn't notice them before, but, unfortunately I didn't. I am already a starving college student, but decided to invest in some dental insurance as I also have 3 wisdom teeth erupting. *sigh* There is a six month waiting period on it for minor-dental work, immediate coverage for preventative/cleanings type stuff. I'm at a loss of what to do here. It is probably incredibly stupid to wait, but does anyone think I could make it until September without getting this fixed? Perhaps brushing 5 times a day instead of 2, getting a cleaning? Or will this just wear my already weakened enamel into nihility? I assume when I go to the dentist he will recommend I don't wait, but realistically, if I take preventative steps, will the cavity spread into the pulp? I use flouride/floss and don't eat a lot of sugar.
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If the decay is visible to you, odds are it's pretty extensive under the surface. See your dentist as soon as you can so he can tell you the extent of the decay. Let them know that you have dental insurance but that coverage for basic and major work has a 6 month waiting period. Ask if you can wait until then to have treatment. Odds are you can't without running into a probable emergency situation before then and/or the decay going even deeper and possibly requiring more extensive work. All the brushing in the world isn't going to stop the decay that is already present in your mouth. Decay on the mesial or distal side of the tooth can spread to the tooth next to it if not treated. Certainly you should brush after every meal and at bedtime. Talk to your dentist about any flouride products you can buy in his office. A toothpaste called Control RX has 5X's the amount of fluoride that any over the counter product has. You brush with it at night and do not rinse your mouth after. This allows the fluoride to do it's thing while you are asleep. Definitely get your cleaning done too. Only your doctor can tell you what type of cleaning you need. If you do not have any periodontal problems, you would have a routine prophy which is covered under your preventative coverage on your dental insurance. Periodontal treatment falls into either the basic or major category of your insurance, thus the waiting period would apply. Make sure you get a fluoride treatment with each cleaning. The positive side of any treatment which falls into the waiting period, is that the fees are set by the insurance company. If you are going to an in network provider, you pay the fees set by your insurance company, not the dental office. These fees are always much lower. Good luck to you and call your dentist in the morning.
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If the decay is visible to you, odds are it's pretty extensive under the surface. See your dentist as soon as you can so he can tell you the extent of the decay. Let them know that you have dental insurance but that coverage for basic and major work has a 6 month waiting period. Ask if you can wait until then to have treatment. Odds are you can't without running into a probable emergency situation before then and/or the decay going even deeper and possibly requiring more extensive work. All the brushing in the world isn't going to stop the decay that is already present in your mouth. Decay on the mesial or distal side of the tooth can spread to the tooth next to it if not treated. Certainly you should brush after every meal and at bedtime. Talk to your dentist about any flouride products you can buy in his office. A toothpaste called Control RX has 5X's the amount of fluoride that any over the counter product has. You brush with it at night and do not rinse your mouth after. This allows the fluoride to do it's thing while you are asleep. Definitely get your cleaning done too. Only your doctor can tell you what type of cleaning you need. If you do not have any periodontal problems, you would have a routine prophy which is covered under your preventative coverage on your dental insurance. Periodontal treatment falls into either the basic or major category of your insurance, thus the waiting period would apply. Make sure you get a fluoride treatment with each cleaning. The positive side of any treatment which falls into the waiting period, is that the fees are set by the insurance company. If you are going to an in network provider, you pay the fees set by your insurance company, not the dental office. These fees are always much lower. Good luck to you and call your dentist in the morning.
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Do I have a infected tooth?
My right molar is always throbbing severely, constantly. I haven't chewed anything on that side of my mouth since my son was born two years ago, and about a week ago while chewing a single strand of grated cheese (forgot that, that side of my mouth was messed up) I went into excruciating pain, and the pain has not eased up at all...Here's what my tooth looks like: There is a hole that's the shape of the letter "t" and is dark colored inside (kind of like the gristle inside of a chicken bone) also its very sharp at the edges of the hole, At the gum line of that particular tooth its turning purple and the tooth is starting to chip away (again at the gum line) The entire right side of my face, neck and jaw is always hurting, and I don't have dental insurance. I already spoke with 2 different dental offices and the only way they would look at my tooth is by me paying at least 75% up front, and I wont be able to afford that for another 3-4 months if I'm lucky :( Is my tooth infected? Would I need an extraction, or a root canal? Also, what can I do for the pain? (currently I been taking two 325mg of aspirin every 5-6hours, I gargle 91% alcohol, then gargle anti-bacterial mouth wash, after that I submerge the tooth in a combination of clove bud oil, menthol, and eugnol...This method gives me about 4 hours of complete numbness just until I have a sip of cold water or something.) Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks
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This tooth sounds like it is headed down the road to extraction. See if you have a clinic in your area, or county hospital with a dental clinic so that you can get this out. Infections like this can kill people. Please see if there is some way to get it out of there. Your son needs his mom.
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This tooth sounds like it is headed down the road to extraction. See if you have a clinic in your area, or county hospital with a dental clinic so that you can get this out. Infections like this can kill people. Please see if there is some way to get it out of there. Your son needs his mom.
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Waiting on fixing cavities?
Well, earlier today I noticed two OBVIOUS cavities in one of my upper thirteen year molars.(On the back of course, the most difficult area to brush) ARRRG. I really don't know how I didn't notice them before, but, unfortunately I didn't. I am already a starving college student, but decided to invest in some dental insurance as I also have 3 wisdom teeth erupting. *sigh* There is a six month waiting period on it for minor-dental work, immediate coverage for preventative/cleanings type stuff. I'm at a loss of what to do here. It is probably incredibly stupid to wait, but does anyone think I could make it until September without getting this fixed? Perhaps brushing 5 times a day instead of 2, getting a cleaning? Or will this just wear my already weakened enamel into nihility? I assume when I go to the dentist he will recommend I don't wait, but realistically, if I take preventative steps, will the cavity spread into the pulp? I use flouride/floss and don't eat a lot of sugar.
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If the decay is visible to you, odds are it's pretty extensive under the surface. See your dentist as soon as you can so he can tell you the extent of the decay. Let them know that you have dental insurance but that coverage for basic and major work has a 6 month waiting period. Ask if you can wait until then to have treatment. Odds are you can't without running into a probable emergency situation before then and/or the decay going even deeper and possibly requiring more extensive work. All the brushing in the world isn't going to stop the decay that is already present in your mouth. Decay on the mesial or distal side of the tooth can spread to the tooth next to it if not treated. Certainly you should brush after every meal and at bedtime. Talk to your dentist about any flouride products you can buy in his office. A toothpaste called Control RX has 5X's the amount of fluoride that any over the counter product has. You brush with it at night and do not rinse your mouth after. This allows the fluoride to do it's thing while you are asleep. Definitely get your cleaning done too. Only your doctor can tell you what type of cleaning you need. If you do not have any periodontal problems, you would have a routine prophy which is covered under your preventative coverage on your dental insurance. Periodontal treatment falls into either the basic or major category of your insurance, thus the waiting period would apply. Make sure you get a fluoride treatment with each cleaning. The positive side of any treatment which falls into the waiting period, is that the fees are set by the insurance company. If you are going to an in network provider, you pay the fees set by your insurance company, not the dental office. These fees are always much lower. Good luck to you and call your dentist in the morning.
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If the decay is visible to you, odds are it's pretty extensive under the surface. See your dentist as soon as you can so he can tell you the extent of the decay. Let them know that you have dental insurance but that coverage for basic and major work has a 6 month waiting period. Ask if you can wait until then to have treatment. Odds are you can't without running into a probable emergency situation before then and/or the decay going even deeper and possibly requiring more extensive work. All the brushing in the world isn't going to stop the decay that is already present in your mouth. Decay on the mesial or distal side of the tooth can spread to the tooth next to it if not treated. Certainly you should brush after every meal and at bedtime. Talk to your dentist about any flouride products you can buy in his office. A toothpaste called Control RX has 5X's the amount of fluoride that any over the counter product has. You brush with it at night and do not rinse your mouth after. This allows the fluoride to do it's thing while you are asleep. Definitely get your cleaning done too. Only your doctor can tell you what type of cleaning you need. If you do not have any periodontal problems, you would have a routine prophy which is covered under your preventative coverage on your dental insurance. Periodontal treatment falls into either the basic or major category of your insurance, thus the waiting period would apply. Make sure you get a fluoride treatment with each cleaning. The positive side of any treatment which falls into the waiting period, is that the fees are set by the insurance company. If you are going to an in network provider, you pay the fees set by your insurance company, not the dental office. These fees are always much lower. Good luck to you and call your dentist in the morning.
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Medicaid question- please help :)?
Hello everyone! My husband and i are both in our early 20's and both go to school. My husband recently lost his job and Im working full time. We barely make ends meet and cannot afford health/Dental insurance, and my husband needs ALOT of dental work done. We are not concerned about "cosmetic dentistry" we just want to get his mouth healthy. Im basically wondering if there is any program out there that can help? ANy information is appreciated! o and we live in TX. Thank you so much.
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You are not eligible for Medicaid unless you have children and are under the poverty level in your state. Also, medicaid does not cover dental work. For some people, if it's Medically Necessary, Medicaid will pay for extractions and dentures but that's it, no fillings, crowns or cleanings. Try contacting your Health Department about dental care your county offers. Unfortunately, a lot of people are in your same position but social services are just not available for dental care like they are for general health care.
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You are not eligible for Medicaid unless you have children and are under the poverty level in your state. Also, medicaid does not cover dental work. For some people, if it's Medically Necessary, Medicaid will pay for extractions and dentures but that's it, no fillings, crowns or cleanings. Try contacting your Health Department about dental care your county offers. Unfortunately, a lot of people are in your same position but social services are just not available for dental care like they are for general health care.
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problems with wisdom teeth?
I think my upper top wisdom teeth have rotted through due to cavities, and I'm pretty sure the bottom wisdom teeth are becoming infected as well. I HAVE been to a local dentist, but he couldn't really do anything since I'm allergic to most antibiotics. I don't have dental insurance, and I already tried a dental college only to be told that they'd call me when my number is ready. It's been two months. I am considering going to an oral surgeon in the next state and making payments on my own. I know this is going to be expensive and will probably hurt like anything under the moon. The question is does anyone know if oral surgeons will take monthly payments on some thing like this? If anyone has some advice, please help! (Some of these wisdom are actually impacted too, btw.)
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Medical Discount Plan ideal for those who cannot afford or qualify for traditional health insurance. The companies offer discounted health services for a quite low monthly fee. Benefits include a range of discounts for doctors, hospitals, dental, vision, prescriptions, vitamins, as well as other health services. Individual & Family Health Plans This is a major health insurance plan for individuals and families. If you are looking for comprehensive long term health insurance coverage for yourself and/or your family members who are 62 years old or younger - this is the plan to choose. Short Term Medical Plans This plan is ideal for individuals in transition. Maybe you have just graduated from college and are no longer covered under your student health insurance or you moved out on your own, and you're no longer covered under your parents' medical insurance plan. Or perhaps you're employed part-time, going to school, leaving home for the first time, or even retiring early. Maybe you've found a new job, but your new employer's group health insurance plan won't kick in until you've been with months. YOu are not the only person who have ever met this kind of problem,I met this type of problem before.I have good experience here www.HealthInsuranceFree.info to solve the problem.
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Medical Discount Plan ideal for those who cannot afford or qualify for traditional health insurance. The companies offer discounted health services for a quite low monthly fee. Benefits include a range of discounts for doctors, hospitals, dental, vision, prescriptions, vitamins, as well as other health services. Individual & Family Health Plans This is a major health insurance plan for individuals and families. If you are looking for comprehensive long term health insurance coverage for yourself and/or your family members who are 62 years old or younger - this is the plan to choose. Short Term Medical Plans This plan is ideal for individuals in transition. Maybe you have just graduated from college and are no longer covered under your student health insurance or you moved out on your own, and you're no longer covered under your parents' medical insurance plan. Or perhaps you're employed part-time, going to school, leaving home for the first time, or even retiring early. Maybe you've found a new job, but your new employer's group health insurance plan won't kick in until you've been with months. YOu are not the only person who have ever met this kind of problem,I met this type of problem before.I have good experience here www.HealthInsuranceFree.info to solve the problem.
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How can I get my Mom to go to the dentist?
My mom is in her fifties and has not been to the dentist in years. She is missing a tooth in front (which she puts dental wax in to make it less noticeable) I have been trying to convince her to make an appointment but she won't. We have dental insurance. Every time I try to talk to her about it she brushes it off or gets mad. I know the last time She went the dentist embarrassed her by saying something insensitive. We have gotten a new dentist since then. I really don't know what to do and I just want her to be healthy. Please help!
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All you can say is; There are people just like you who go to the dentist, and they're OK. If you just try; for me. I don't want you to get sick and gum disease has been linked to other medical conditions that can affect your organs. If that doesn't work I would try reverse psychology after around 2 or 3 weeks have passed. Say; Mum I'd ask you to get you're teeth fixed but I know you won't ever go, in fact I bet you would'nt even make an appointment! She will think about it for sure.
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All you can say is; There are people just like you who go to the dentist, and they're OK. If you just try; for me. I don't want you to get sick and gum disease has been linked to other medical conditions that can affect your organs. If that doesn't work I would try reverse psychology after around 2 or 3 weeks have passed. Say; Mum I'd ask you to get you're teeth fixed but I know you won't ever go, in fact I bet you would'nt even make an appointment! She will think about it for sure.
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Abused an humiliated by Dentist. What are my options? I am NOT looking for a lawsuit. Just my dignity.?
A tooth on my existing partial broke off and I had asked my dentist to make me a new one. I stated that I again, wanted a Valplast partial. He took the imprint and sent it out. It came back a week or so ago and I went to the office to pick it up. It wasn't what I had expected. The teeth were small and discolored and it was set on a metal plate. I thought it was me so I had tried to live with it but the discomfort became unbearable. I developed sores on the inside of my mouth and the teeth looked awful. I tried to like them but friends and coworkers looked at me and their look spoke a thousand words- it looked awful. I called the office and went back. The dentist who was once so very kind was furious as I sat in the chair crying trying to explain why I didn't like the partial. I showed him the sores on the inside of my mouth and he stormed out of the room. He caused a big scene and fellow patients came to have a look. He kept saying he wanted to retire. I did nothing. I just said there, I couldn't believe this was happening. I wasn't hysterical when I came in so don't get the wrong impression. I cried in pain. I'm a Psychiatric Tech. and I know how to handle myself-- which I could say the same for others. He told me "Oh great! Now I have to pay for this!" He tried to force it into my mouth. He tried to force me into keeping it as a supposed "spare" but I said no. His dental hygienist was kind. She agreed the partial did not look right and said I had every right to voice my opinion. Another came in and tried to cheer me up. I left. He did the impression and I now I am waiting on my new partial... I am really very fearful of going back. I don't want to be subjected to his abuse. He already charged my dental insurance company and I will be making a payment arrangement to pay off the remainder. Can I request that I pick up the teeth without seeing him? What do I do?
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He will need to delivery the new set, otherwise you will have problems. You should not fear going back. From what you said, he sounds like he should be the one embarrassed to see you. I bet he will apologize to you about his behavior. I have had moments in which I felt like your dentist, but would never act the way he did. I would leave the office and take a walk for a few minutes and recompose myself.
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He will need to delivery the new set, otherwise you will have problems. You should not fear going back. From what you said, he sounds like he should be the one embarrassed to see you. I bet he will apologize to you about his behavior. I have had moments in which I felt like your dentist, but would never act the way he did. I would leave the office and take a walk for a few minutes and recompose myself.
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Anyone know the cost difference between a regular root canal procedure and an emergency one?
Unfortunately, I left a cavity in one of my molars untreated and it has now gotten an abscess and I was told by my dentist a root canal is the only thing to save it. I cannot get dental insurance coverage until January of 2010 and he told me that by that time, there is a pretty good chance the tooth would have fallen out on it's own, while also infecting neighboring teeth and/or them falling out as well. He advised me that since I do not have insurance, to go to the school of dentistry in my neighborhood but when I called, they told me that they were booked until August, which of course, is around the time I will be away on a trip so appointments at that time would be impossible for me anyway. They do take emergencies however, and i'm thinking I can pull off passing it as such, even though I am in no pain at all from it but people have told me that the emergency procedure would cost more than just getting one by appointment. If this is going to cost as much or almost as much as my regular dentist would have charged me, i'de rather just somehow come up with the cash and have him do the procedure. I really want to get it done asap by the school by just getting admitting into emergency care for it but I was trying to find out cost variations between emergency procedures and normal ones. Oh and I am in the area of Philadelphia, PA if that helps.
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My husband and I recently got dental benefits through Ameriplan - although he HAS dental insurance they wouldn't cover the implant, as Delta Dental considers it cosmetic. The out of pocket cost would have been $3000, and with Ameriplan he's getting it done for $1600. For the benefit we pay $20 a month, so it's well worth it to us. If you want to check into it here's the website... http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/40668852 We know what you're going through. Good luck!
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My husband and I recently got dental benefits through Ameriplan - although he HAS dental insurance they wouldn't cover the implant, as Delta Dental considers it cosmetic. The out of pocket cost would have been $3000, and with Ameriplan he's getting it done for $1600. For the benefit we pay $20 a month, so it's well worth it to us. If you want to check into it here's the website... http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/40668852 We know what you're going through. Good luck!
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Broken tooth, filling exposed. Should I have it pulled?
About a year ago I had a tooth break and it exposed the filling. It does not hurt so since I have no dental insurance I have been putting off getting it taken care of. I have a continuous taste of metal on the side of my mouth where the tooth is. More metal taste after I eat or chew gum. I have read abit about mercury poisoning from old silver dental amalgams and this has become a concern for me since I already have problems with anxiety and depression. I know its probably just a coincidence but ever since this tooth broke last year my mental and physical health have declined. Probably not related but kinda funny. Anyone really know if this could be releasing toxins into my blood stream? If so I will probably just get it pulled because I don't want anymore of that mercury stuff put in my mouth and I don't really have the money to do anything else about it. Thank you for your answers.
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It not only could it be releasing toxins into you but you could die from the poisons from an infected tooth. If there is no tooth pain then it has not yet began to attack your nerves, probably. But if left untreated when it does it could be fatal. Dont wait for the pain to kick in if at all possible. Because if you wait then it will likely be a surgical removle which is far more expensive than a basic extraction experienced if you go in now.
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It not only could it be releasing toxins into you but you could die from the poisons from an infected tooth. If there is no tooth pain then it has not yet began to attack your nerves, probably. But if left untreated when it does it could be fatal. Dont wait for the pain to kick in if at all possible. Because if you wait then it will likely be a surgical removle which is far more expensive than a basic extraction experienced if you go in now.
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How bad is this situation I have put myself in...?
Few years ago I was told I needed to have my bottom wisdom teeth removed...I hestitated and waited about less than a year ago I went back to the University at Buffalo school of dental and they showed me an x-ray of how my wisdom teeth have progressed. they were now horizontal and closing in on my back teeth... Today, well actually, 2 months ago my left wisdom tooth is almost out of my gums and I can see the tooth. I can only see the side because the front part of it is digging into my back tooth causing immense pain. Taking 100mg of Ibprofen usually subsides it a little. So now i can phyiscally touch this tooth. Do you think if I were to get this extracted it would be easier or harder to do? The reason why I hestitated was because I had no health or dental insurance and still dont right now...not sure the cost of an extraction...how bad is this?
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I waited to get my wisdom teeth taken out, and I wish I had just gone ahead and did it when the Doc said. Get them out as soon as you can, especially if they're hurting, before they can do any real damage to the rest of your teeth. As far as insurance I used to have dental insurance, but canceled when I signed for this discount program. It gave me a huge discount off of regular dental stuff which made what I pay about the same as I would have paid with insurance.. but I don't have to pay the $50 a month for the insurance. It's 20 bucks, and it gives me dental coverage, vision, prescription and chiropractic. And it's 20 bucks for anyone living in my house. My roommate (who is not related to me) gets the same discount on her stuff. If you sign up today, you can go the Dr. tomorrow, no limits, no deductible. you just pay whatever your discount is. It's great. www.EveryoneBenefits.com/smiles click on dental plus. You can search for a dentist in your area, and then at the top hit join now. Register with the site, and you're good to go! Good Luck!
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I waited to get my wisdom teeth taken out, and I wish I had just gone ahead and did it when the Doc said. Get them out as soon as you can, especially if they're hurting, before they can do any real damage to the rest of your teeth. As far as insurance I used to have dental insurance, but canceled when I signed for this discount program. It gave me a huge discount off of regular dental stuff which made what I pay about the same as I would have paid with insurance.. but I don't have to pay the $50 a month for the insurance. It's 20 bucks, and it gives me dental coverage, vision, prescription and chiropractic. And it's 20 bucks for anyone living in my house. My roommate (who is not related to me) gets the same discount on her stuff. If you sign up today, you can go the Dr. tomorrow, no limits, no deductible. you just pay whatever your discount is. It's great. www.EveryoneBenefits.com/smiles click on dental plus. You can search for a dentist in your area, and then at the top hit join now. Register with the site, and you're good to go! Good Luck!
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why arent my wisdom teeth doing right?
I'm 19 and like 2 months ago one of my wisdom teeth started coming in..like I can just see it starting to break through. But it never finished coming in and it never hurt this badly before but now its driving me crazy! It hurts and I swear its makin my allergies worse.. does anyone know why it wont come in all the way? oh..I should mention I dont have dental insurance because I just got put on tricare and my husband and I didnt know you had to apply for dental seprate..lol
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get them removed. I'm delirious and exhausted from impacted wisdom teeth. they've literally crushed and broken themselves apart... well, at least the one on my top right side. Now I know they're infected. Worst pain in my life and I've had 3rd degree burns on the soles of my feet. (someone took a blowtorch to my feet. I was bound/tied to a chair. Yes, this is true...) I'm going to the dentist but I'm not sure I can afford it. Researching options now.
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get them removed. I'm delirious and exhausted from impacted wisdom teeth. they've literally crushed and broken themselves apart... well, at least the one on my top right side. Now I know they're infected. Worst pain in my life and I've had 3rd degree burns on the soles of my feet. (someone took a blowtorch to my feet. I was bound/tied to a chair. Yes, this is true...) I'm going to the dentist but I'm not sure I can afford it. Researching options now.
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Toothache: Is this my tooth or my sinuses?
How do I know the difference, as in how do I know if my toothache is something dental related, such as a cavity, or if it is a sinus infection causing the toothache? BTW it is on my right side, second to last molar on the top. PS. I have no medical or dental insurance and hardly any money, so I need to decide whether I should visit a dentist or a doctor first.
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I am sure you don't want to hear this but the only way to know for sure is to see a doctor or dentist. Since the tooth is hurting, I would start at the dentist, a infected tooth can cause sinuse problems and that can lead to very serious problems so you really need to get it checked. Even tho the gums and everything looks normal doesn't really mean anything, the infection could be deep in the tooth. It is more likely that a tooth will cause sinuse problems then sinuse problems causing teeth problems. Good luck.
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I am sure you don't want to hear this but the only way to know for sure is to see a doctor or dentist. Since the tooth is hurting, I would start at the dentist, a infected tooth can cause sinuse problems and that can lead to very serious problems so you really need to get it checked. Even tho the gums and everything looks normal doesn't really mean anything, the infection could be deep in the tooth. It is more likely that a tooth will cause sinuse problems then sinuse problems causing teeth problems. Good luck.
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