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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Thursday, August 18, 2011
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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