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sabra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:29 PM Original message |
"Some people fear dental bills more than they fear dental treatment" |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
1. I've had a bad molar for a couple years now. I'm thankful it hasn't abscessed. |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. I have dental, but half of $1200 is STILL a shitload of money. nt |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 02:43 PM Response to Reply #1 |
14. Sounds like our situation too. |
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panader0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
2. I sure wish they'd come here. |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
3. Beautiful and sad story. Thanks for posting. |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 02:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
16. +100. |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
4. We lost our dental insurance for 4 years and were just recently |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
5. I have a bad tooth and just suffer |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:46 PM Response to Reply #5 |
25. Yeah, I have I broken molar right now too. It's not easy to eat around it |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:01 AM Response to Reply #25 |
36. if you wait, you may lose the tooth. Have you asked about payments? |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
6. That's wonderful that some dentists are generous enough to |
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ipaint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
7. Almost 50% of the households in this country |
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Political_Junkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:59 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. I always tell people, |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:19 PM Response to Reply #12 |
20. Same here, only it's periodontal disease |
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Political_Junkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 07:15 PM Response to Reply #20 |
33. It's so wrong. |
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freeplessinseattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:30 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. TMJ sucks doesn't it?! |
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Political_Junkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 07:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
31. Yep, it sucks. |
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ceile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
9. We almost cancelled our appts last week even with an FSA card |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
10. $300 for an xray, a short exam & a prescription for pain pills |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 02:48 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. has he considered relocating to look for work...? |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 02:52 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. He is starting to lean that way, but he's been in Seattle for 10 years |
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Flaneur (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
11. Viva Mexico! |
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Bobbieo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 02:31 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. For those who can afford to get to Mexico, I would suggest making the trip. |
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cutlassmama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 08:38 PM Response to Reply #13 |
34. My step-dad went there for teeth extractions. Excellent dentists and cheap. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
18. a few years back, i got tired of constant pain and not being able to afford dental treatment... |
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FedUpWithIt All (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:37 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. I will be there before too long. My last baby was the final straw for my teeth. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:41 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. i haven't had any 'complications'... |
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FedUpWithIt All (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:47 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Thanks for responding. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 06:09 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. they take a little getting used to... |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
19. Folks, check to see if there is School of Dentistry in your area. |
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Turbineguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
22. Every time my Wife goes to the Dentist |
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Fla Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
27. Should be Dentistry is a necessity some people can't afford. |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
28. Blows my mind that dentistry and optical aren't generally considered |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:07 AM Response to Reply #28 |
37. Dental infections can go to the heart and kill you. This is fact. |
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madamesilverspurs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
30. Even with Medicare A and B |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-15-10 07:13 PM Response to Original message |
32. Apparently a lot of dentists do pro bono work |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:59 AM Response to Original message |
35. AmeriPlan offers discount plans on dental care - it's not insurance, but discounts can be huge. |
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The Midway Rebel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:55 AM Response to Original message |
38. Counted as one of "some people"! n/t |
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Spider Jerusalem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:59 AM Response to Original message |
39. I am very happy to have moved to the UK. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 03:26 AM Response to Original message |
40. I know the feeling; in fact, I've always said I fear the bill, not the procedure |
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