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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
Just finished a morning with Aspen Dental, where they removed the last 19 teeth I had (some broken). They'd already taken an impression of my mouth, so the new teeth were ready. Not comfortable... but ready! Now I have to go back tomorrow for a refit, and another in six months. Thanks to my dental plan (Delta Dental) in "only" cost me $2,385.00 out of pocket. Bearing in mind, I had to be awake for the extraction, because they don't cover full anesthesia, and I couldn't afford it myself! The novacaine is wearing off, and I'm certainly getting achy!
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
Ouch! 19 teeth in one morning! I guess that's not 'out of the ordinary' but it seems incredibly...monumental...to me, haha.
May you come out on the other side of this completely satisfied!
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
Good for you, Ed. My Mom had her teeth removed when I was in high school. Hers were removed at hospital under general anesthesia, and so the procedure was covered. (Canada)
She went to the surgery alone. Thinking back, I'm very impressed with her constant courage. She's always been such a Superwoman that early on some of her feats seemed to fly a little under the radar. She was so unassuming about it. She never got any "new teeth" because they were unaffordable. That was made slightly easier by the fact, that anyone she knew who had "new teeth", kept them in a glass instead of in their mouth. Excepting her Dad who seemed to keep them in always. She also didn't think she'd be able to get used to new teeth- she was born in WW2, in Holland, and so didn't have a great start with nutrition conducive to retaining teeth. She didn't know what she'd do with a mouth full of them, anymore. Glad to hear you're able to get this done for yourself, Ed. |
ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
They demanded someone be with me, my daughter came along. I'm surprised the procedure was covered, but not the replacement teeth! I'm glad she was OK with it. The mouth is kinda "tingling now, between the trauma and the teeth in the mouth. (I'm to sleep with them tonight.)
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On Mar 31, 2021, Chessmann wrote: Thanks, Chess.
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
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On Mar 31, 2021, ed rhodes wrote: I think, here, the procedure to remove the teeth is considered medically necessary, due to the health ramifications of damaged, decaying teeth- toxins get in the bloodstream. The replacement teeth, however, are seen- I guess- as optional and aesthetic. But don't get me started on $$$$$ vs. humanity again. Happy Spring! |
NicholasD25 Veteran user 380 Posts |
I suppose it should be argued that if you have no teeth , digestion is seriously affected. I’ve always wondered why certain dental procedures aren’t covered. I’ ve spent a good deal for implants over the years. I will say that they have been worth every penny.
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
From Canada:
"in a public forum held to discussthe potential of a provincial ‘denti-care plan’ in the early 1970s: '[T]he recurrent theme throughout the evening [was] that the individual bears the chief responsibility in practising adequate dental hygiene and diet control, so as to protect his dental health' [28: 129]. Research was presented at the forum demonstrating the public’s withdrawal from the idea of denti-care writ large: while 92% of the public would support the idea in principle, the addition of a monthly premium lowered support to 43% [29]. The economic reasons By the late 1940s, Canada did not have to look far to observe the economic impacts of publicly financing dental care: 'In the first few months of the establishment of the [National Health Service in the United Kingdom], 8 million people (16% of the population) sought dental treatment. [Dentistry was one of] the first services to be targeted for cost cutting measures' [30: 617]. Canadian data had confirmed that providing health insurance 'would likely bring about a considerable rise in the demand for health services' [31: 205], and with 'dental disease [being] one of the most frequent health defects found in the community'[13:210], the potential economic impacts were clear. To this effect, the dental profession’s approach to governmental involvement (i.e. health education and fluoridation) must have held significant economic appeal." http://ncohr-rcrsb.ca/knowledge-sharing/......onez.pdf Also: "Progressives need to do more work to organize the public on the benefits of public dental care, because there is popular support for it. A 2019 Ipsos poll found that 86 percent of Canadians surveyed support government funded dental care for those without insurance. Abacus found 66 percent of Canadians surveyed support expanding public healthcare to include prescription drugs, dental and vision care. If progressives were better organized, we could make strides in pushing for a universal dental care plan that not only covers everyone, but also saves money." https://canadiandimension.com/articles/v......tal-care |
ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
Thanks, ML!
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Orville Smith New user 87 Posts |
While we're at it about teeth--have any of you ever experienced the following odd phenomenon of receiving radio broadcasts through your teeth?https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.recordonline.com/article/20091118/health/911180324%3ftemplate=ampart
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
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On Apr 10, 2021, Orville Smith wrote: I try not to assign any outside rationales to the voices in my head
*due to the editorial policies here, words on this site attributed to me cannot necessarily be held to be my own.*
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
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On Apr 10, 2021, Orville Smith wrote: The great chess player Bobby Fischer claimed something along those lines, haha. Due to the metal used in dental work/repair. You know, I like having my teeth...most of the time. But Ed now has one advantage that leaves me envious, and that is never having to floss again!
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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