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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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 Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 9:20:42 PM
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so okay, i had a cavity and later a chunk of my tooth broke off. (I have soft teeth anyways.) I don't have dental or health insurance due to job changes and whatnot. Any suggestions on how to handle going about getting this fixed in this situation? It can't cost me too much money as that seems to not be fertile in our neck of the woods these days.
any thoughts would be appreciated. Its starting to keep me up at night and I can feel it in my ear.
sighs..
hugs jess
Farmgirl Sister #235
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 9:44:11 PM
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Aw Jessie~
Call a dentist and tell them you dont have insurance often they have a sliding scale for those that dont....I use to work for a dentist~ a part from the whole drill thing, they are good people.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 10:27:16 PM
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would they do that even if i have to do a payment plan do ya think?
its kinda one of those situations im a little embarassed to say.:(
hugs jess
Farmgirl Sister #235
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 03:36:19 AM
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I agree - call your dentist. I have a good friend who is a dentist. They would rather have a payment plan going and you have a fixed tooth than a patient walking around with a broken tooth. You don't want it to get worse. (hugs)
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 11:30:48 AM
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Jess:
I'd see a dentist. If the tooth is bothering you now, don't wait for the weekend before you get it fixed. Call your dentist and ask if you could pay on time. Keep us posted.
Marly |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 4:01:37 PM
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hi ladies,
i called the dentist today, but no luck really. they all want at least $200.00 up front and that's just for the office visit and a couple of xrays...still looking though!
hugs jess
Farmgirl Sister #235
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Aug 16 2008 : 07:32:54 AM
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Yes, keep looking! There have been times that I haven't had insurance and usually I can pay the $100 for x-rays and cleaning up front but once I had a large bill when I had several cavities and they were able to put me on a payment plan. There should be a dentist willing to work with you.
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2008 : 07:40:17 AM
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Here in Ellensburg there is a Free Clinic twice a month and they will refer folks to dentists, however, I don't know if the referral visits are freebies or not. But, I know the DSHS office has the dates of the Free Clinics here. I work for a clinic and I know they donate their office space for the free clinics and they are always held on a Saturday while they are closed. You might call your Social Services agency and see if this is available for you. Toothaches are heck!
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2008 : 08:50:27 AM
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Another thing you can try is to contact a dental school. Lots of times they'll do things at a reduced rate, or if you're lucky for free. Trust me, you don't want to let that tooth go too long! I did that once and it ended up costing me a fortune for a root canal!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2008 : 09:24:08 AM
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Also see if your area has a government sponsored Health Clinic/ Dental Clinic. Here in Billings they do and they charge on a sliding scale and deal with no-insurance all the time.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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