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Posted By: laundry, free education and a on 2008-02-09
In Reply to: Does life in prison sound good to you? I would - rather die.

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I work in a dental office. Why did'nt Dental Dental
cover your crowns. If they were supposed to be in bad shape, I think they would have covered part of it. I do not think your teeth could get in that kind of shape, if they are checking and x-raying them all the time. I would not have faith in them either.
Anyone work in a dental office? Dental rant. SM

I have been going to the same dental office (father and daughter dentists),  for over ten years.   It is a private office, not a clinic.  I have Delta Dental PPO. 


There has never been a problem.  I get my teeth cleaned every three months.  I get x-rays taken twice a year and the dentist checks my teeth after each cleaning. Sounds good, right?


So at my last cleaning in January, I was told my teeth were in terrible shape and I needed five crowns placed.  I then was subjected to a very hard sales pitch for these crowns, accompanied by gory videos of rotten teeth, with statements like "these could be YOUR teeth".   They also went on to say that insurance will not cover this and I will have to pay out of pocket.  The conservative price was $5000.


Well, I decided to have three crowns done. I paid $1000, (my tax refund), insurance did pay $1000 and I just paid another $600 out of pocket.


I have lost complete faith in this office.  Why would I go there every three months, only to be told I need work that someone would need if they hadn't seen a dentist in 10 or more years?


Was I taken? I have no faith in them at all now.     


 


Expensive dental care/no dental insurance. nm
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Cook 'em however you both will like but cook n serve kraut separately. Great with cooked
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You're free to pray, but not free to discriminate
It's as simple as that.
dental work

My husband now carries our insurance since I came home to work.  I just found out that I don't have any type of dental plan, and I really need some dental work done.  I have 3 kids and only work part time, so I obviously can't afford to pay out of pocket.  Please help!!!


 


 


Used to be a dental assistant

and we would advise patient's of the same thing. Use a topical anesthetic to give you some relief and numb the area. As for the heat or cold it all depends on what is causing the toothache to begin with. If you have an abscessed tooth patient's have said heat to the area usually works best but if it's because you have an infected tooth in need of a root canal your tooth may have increased sensitivity to the heat or cold. Have you tried calling your dentist to see if maybe he can prescribe you something for the pain until he can get you in?


Dental Implants

I don't know much about these and really don't know how I feel about them. Has anyone had any dental implants?

Dental cleaning

What is the average cost these days for teeth cleaning (without insurance)?  I suppose they include x-rays as well.  I know the cost can vary but am trying to get an idea of the cost without insurance.  My son and I have dental insurance but my husband does not so he needs an estimate.  I think the dental office my son goes to is a bit pricey; however, with the dental insurance I have not bothered to comparison shop the prices.


Thanks.


Need pediatric dental help ASAP please!!
My 7-year-olds silver cap just came off one of his teeth (all in one piece).  Do I just wait until Monday to call the dentist.  What do I do???  (his tooth underneath it looks awful)!!
It was the dental hygienist in my case, SM
She was a dark haired beauty and so sweet. I met a man and turned him onto my dentist. He had teeth cleaned often due to retracting gums. In my cleaning sessions, she talked on about her life and the misfortunes. I talked with my now husband about it one night and he was able to give me further information about a broken relationship, financial hardship, her kids and her x husband. The next day, I called the office and told the office manager that she had crossed the line. I then changed dentists, for both of us.

Don't understimate what women will do when they see a good man. Cut it at the bud.

And 500 is way too much - for one thing, I'd be feeling indebted to a person who gave me that much. And you do not want that.

Change hair stylists and become a bit distant so your husband doesn't worry about her as she sounds like she is going to have problems which require help over and over again.
It was the dental hygienist in my case, SM
She was a dark haired beauty and so sweet. I met a man and turned him onto my dentist. He had teeth cleaned often due to retracting gums. In my cleaning sessions, she talked on about her life and the misfortunes. I talked with my now husband about it one night and he was able to give me further information about a broken relationship, financial hardship, her kids and her x husband. The next day, I called the office and told the office manager that she had crossed the line. I then changed dentists, for both of us.

Don't understimate what women will do when they see a good man. Cut it at the bud.

And 500 is way too much - for one thing, I'd be feeling indebted to a person who gave me that much. And you do not want that.

Change hair stylists and become a bit distant so your husband doesn't worry about her as she sounds like she is going to have problems which require help over and over again.
I worked in a dental office for years
and if you're going there religiously every three months and they never before said anything about your teeth being in disrepair, then something is NOT right there.  I would run screaming and get another opinion.  I worked for a very unscrupulous man (oh, don't get me started!), and I know the tricks people like that use.  He had to make his Mercedes payment, and the Range Rover payment for his 16-year-old, among his other payments, and would pull all kinds of things on his patients.  They're not all trustworthy out there, and your story sounds highly suspicious, because if your teeth are being taken care of and watched every three months, trouble should be spotted long before it turns into the need for a crown.  Please see someone else.  Don't tell them what your dentist said, and see if they say the same thing.  Just go in for a cleaning and x-rays and see if the new dentist mentions the need for all those crowns.  And if you do actually need them, then your dentist is one of those who knows about a cavity and lets it go to where you need a crown.  Either way, I would NOT go back...
teeth whitening can cause dental damage
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Did anyone ever have a dental implant for a front tooth and wish to say what
they thought about the whole process with wearing a flipper, etc. until the implant.
dental procedure: root planing
dentist says i need this because of moderate periodontal disease.  $200 a quadrant x4 = $800 for what sounds like a horrible, bloody procedure.  they say they only do two quadrants at a time.  does anyone know anything about this, had it done?  please let me know what to expect.... thanxabuncha
Archaic, stone age dental tools

pantyhose, blue eyeshadow, any kind of sweater or sweatshirt with a holiday theme.


Ok..I found part of the article from Tricare Dental
The most profound sentence for us was, "only one-half the number of persons diagnosed with oral cancer are alive five years after the diagnosis." The article can be found at http://www.tricaredentalprogram.com/tdptws/dentalhealth/your_tdp/00009.jsp.

Also, you only have to be 18 to buy tobacco products. So, your son is old enough to buy this stuff. Anyway, hope this helps, but as I'm sure you know, 18 y/o boys think they're invincible and really don't like to listen to their parents. Hopefully he'll at least read all the information and make the best decision and quit before it can do any harm. Good luck!
Nutri-Dent edible dental chews..sm
I have two miniature schnauzers.  I give them a Nutri-Dent dental chew 2-3 times a week.  My vet commented that whatever I was using on their teeth was great, keep it up.  It's worth a try for you.  Wal-Mart carries them once in a blue moon, but usually not the size I need.  I order mine from PetCareRX.com. 
I just took a college tour with my daughter and they mentioned a dental clinic sm
with students that are studying to be dentists. I think universities with dental schools have dental clinics that are open to the public. I'm not sure what they charge, but it might be something to look into.
Been there, done that. When I went into the medical
field, I knew I would have to work some holidays. It's not AS bad when I can work from home. I consider jobs in the medical field emergent jobs and knew that working holidays came with the territory. I never thought I would see the day when grocery stores would be open on major holidays, though. Oh well, at least I still have my husband around to celebrate the holidays with and I realize there are some women who have lost husband or children and would give just about anything to have them back. I am blessed beyond measure and I realize that. It's just that this is the first time he has ever had to work on Christmas Day.
are you trying to say that medical
transcriptionist's don't work? what is your point here???? Go away.
I'd probably do it if it is medical. nm
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She is probably a medical transcriptionist
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Are you prescribed that for a medical
condition or just take it to stay awake. I am just curious...not judging, lol.
Well, sometimes there is a medical issue
as there is here, not just eating and eating for no reason at all. Was always trim and slim until this but thanks anyway for the curt note.
I would think only if there are other serious medical issues
related to the alcoholism. It probably has to be pretty severe. That's sad.
Yes, she has a medical condition
shaking, quivering and twitching. Paris is afraid to go to jail that is it. Greta's take is a bit much. Greta keeps saying she has a medical problem. She needs Xanax or something. She will calm down soon. She was not quivering or shaking in her backyard hugging her parents. PLEASE.

Sheppard she has "Extreme bratititis". FUNNY.

Now PARIS PARADE she is off to jail now.
Does she have medical issues? sm
That may help in knowing where to look. Good luck to you!
wonder if there is a medical reason?
might ought to know the reason before the remedy.
Have medical causes been ruled out?
Not sure if it could be thyroid or lupus or what, but hair can indicate certain things.

You might want to get the People's Pharmacy book. It is full of inexpensive solutions for problems like that.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=stripbooks&field-keywords=people%20pharmacy&results-process=default&dispatch=search/ref=pd_sl_aw_tops-1_stripbooks_28135420_1&results-process=default
Does your dad have any medical problems. .
Your dad sounds like my dad. My dad was so negative that I just couldn't be around him. My dad would never go to the doctor. He was severely depressed and lost a lot of weight. He died a few years ago from CAD and was terribly anemic. It was sad because he died all alone, and he was only 55. My stepmother had left him. He could have gone to local VA and get free medical care. I begged him many times to get help. I know how frustrating it is to try and help your parents when they have no desire to help themselves. I hope your dad is healthy, but has he had a physical lately?
Medical Bills

I just finished my chemo and radiation for breast cancer.  I have health insurance but found out that they only pay 80%.  I have become overwhelmed with hospital bills.  Does anybody know if those companies are on the up and up, that say that they can help you cut your medical bills ? 


Thanx for any help.


Donna


Medical Abbrv.
The other Sunshine:

I have found a site that has medical Abbrvs.It has been very helpful, it is www.medialexicon.com Hope it helps.
Is it a necessary medical issue or just something
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Medical marijuana use

I just watched an unsettling video about a young high school student diagnosed with cancer.  Had to have his leg amputated and he had excrutiating pain that kept him awake through the night for about 3 months.  Doctors kept giving him narcotic drugs and he was doped up/sleeping all the time.  He started receiving medical marijuana (in a controlled clinic) and it helped.  He said he would be able to function during the day and get his stuff done.  He regained his appetite and was able to build his muscle tissue back up (mind you this is not some dope addict - this is a clean cut high school student who used to play on the football team, definitely not someone who is going in just to get their "fix").  Anyway...this medical clinic was set up in California and evidently the person in charge of the police department of the town didn't like it because "he believed it does not work".  So he called the DEA, they went in and raided the place and threw the doc in charge of the clinic on the floor handcuffed him and hauled him off to jail.  Evidently the clinic was approved, they show pics of the doctor in charge of the clinic shaking hands with the mayor and being welcomed to the city.  Well after they raided his office they then went to his home and raided his home.  Now this doctor is facing possibly 100 years in jail (all because some uptight police person in charge does not believe medical marijuana works and he is against it.  The parents even said "what part of this don't they understand.  Medical marijuana helps.  It rejuvinates the brain cells, brings back hunger so cancer patients and others with serious illness will be able to eat and get better and not be suffering with pain.  No instead they want to dispense drugs by the pharmaceutical companies that are killing people and keeping them comatose.  It just makes me sick that this form of treatment is not being allowed for more people who need it (not just want it to get high - but actually need it).  This is why we need to get rid of big government.  Give the power back to the people where it belongs.


You should get a medical opinion
just to be safe. I have Bell's palsy that flares up every now and them. The first time I had it, I had a "full" feeling on the left side of my face with numbness and tingling, and my left eye was twitching like mad and the center of my tongue was numb for several days.  The following afternoon, it was full blown.  My mom is a massage therapist and she said that having a vigrous or deep tissue massage can definitely get blood flowing and so this may be a side effect of that, but to definitely seek a medical opinion just to be safe.  Good luck!
I get this from the medical profession, too -
My family doc respects my knowledge, but heaven forbid I say something medical if I have to take my daughter to the ER! They look at me like I have two heads, then continue to talk in monosyllables.
medical info
I do not think it is polite to disclose your sex life details or inquire into others.

You are either a predator or a transcriptionist, either way, you should be able to find info on the web.
With those medical problems, someone
My Mom had non-ESL doctors and still couldn't understand because most older people are not aware of "medical terms."  I wish your friend well, but there is some responsibility on the patient's part to voice their concern on whether or not they would like treatment and to let the physicians know when they do not understand.  My PCP has an accent and I like him a lot, but if I don't catch what he's saying, then he will repeat it!  No brainer!  Lots of luck to the OP and friend!  I hope she gets what she needs in a timely fashion now that you're in the picture!
There's already a story about FF's medical
records being leaked in the past by an administrative assistant at UCLA. The first time around, she was suspicious about a leak. When the relapse was diagnosed, she told NO ONE, just to see what happened, and 3 or 4 days later it was all over the tabloids.

If ever there was a time to bring it up to whoever will listen that maybe MJ's & FF's most current records aren't being offshored, but what about previously? What about other famous individuals? This is a good opportunity to let the country know that their medical privacy is NOT guaranteed as long as US medical records can be sent out of the country to be processed.
There's already a story about FF's medical
records being leaked in the past by an administrative assistant at UCLA. The first time around, she was suspicious about a leak. When the relapse was diagnosed, she told NO ONE, just to see what happened, and 3 or 4 days later it was all over the tabloids.

If ever there was a time to bring it up to whoever will listen that maybe MJ's & FF's most current records aren't being offshored, but what about previously? What about other famous individuals? This is a good opportunity to let the country know that their medical privacy is NOT guaranteed as long as US medical records can be sent out of the country to be processed.
I agree about the medical issues...sm
obviously none of these responders have a thyroid condition, which makes it nearly impossible to lose weight, no matter how little you eat. I eat once a day. and it is not a huge meal either, or fast food, but a regular sized, non fat, meal. I have not lost weight in over 10 years, and sometimes gain weight if I do happen to indulge on a sweet item once in a while. I have done a lot of investigating on this and I have found there is an additive to 95% of all american food items called HFCS, high frutose corn syrup. Start reading labels and you will see that it is in almost everything! It is an artificial sweetener, just like most people who posted say they avoid. You cannot avoid it. It is in everything and it is the main item responsible for all obesity in the US!!! It fools your body into thinking it is still hungry when you are not. It keeps you *addicted* to food and you actually feel hungrier after eating it. Believe it or not, our own government WANTS us to be obese, so we continue to go to the doctors with high blood pressure, diabetes, high choleterol, etc., so they can give us more medications, which are worse than any disease we can get. Do some investigating like I have, and you will learn that being overweight is not because we overeat, but because of what we are being force fed. This makes me so angry I could spit! I hardly eat anything and continue to gain weight because my thyroid is shot, due to this artificial drug they have put into all our food. I hate being fat! But after searching for SOME kind of nutritional food that does not have this in it, I have given up. My weight is not my fault, but my own government who would prefer to keep me sick in order to get money. Think about it. This is just my experiences and my opinions, and I don't need any flaming arguments. do your own research on this and you will see I am right. JMO
He ought to add the MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION companies
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It is a MEDICAL procedure. I suppose
spaying is mutilation to you too, right? I don't know if vets tell people....but they remove their ovaries for that. The horror!

If you don't want it done to your cat, don't do it, but leave others alone that need/want to have this done!
release of medical records

Wknds are the toughest at any hosp.     


Considering your FIL has had a stroke, who's his proxy?.... he can't sign for himself....Someone has to run down to medical records and sign a release for ALL the medical records pertaining to the dates in question......ER, HP, procedures, consults, progress notes,  labs, anything you can think of ...You are entitled to a free copy and it will be sent to your home address within a week.      


Docs at the new hosp may be able to access records over the internet as a course of professional courtesy.   Hope he recovers soon.              


How the medical economy works

You obviously do not understand how the medical economy works (smiles and winks).  Docs love seeing patients once a year when they already know whats wrong (usually not much).  It's easy money just like it is when we get a standard dictation.  Since insurance will pay for it, they order all kinds of lab tests and maybe some imaging - you know, screening just in case - so they don't actually have to take the time to ask you if something is bothering you or listen to what you tell them.  That takes too much time, and time is money.  This also keeps the labs and imaging services in business (some of which the docs have invested in).  When it comes to drugs, they do not want you using the old tried and true.  That sucker is off patent and can be bought cheap and sometimes OTC with no prescription and office visit required.  No, they want to give you the latest thing that is still on patent and costs a bundle.  That's medical planned obsolescence, maybe because the docs invest in the drug companies, too.


If you remember the names of the other creams that have worked, you could try running them past a pharmacist.  He/She should be able to tell you if any are available OTC.


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I agree, if it is medical, I would do it even if it meant(sm)

paying something else late.  I could not tell my child, bio, non-bio, raised or not raised, no when they are ill.


Called another medical office....
to ask a question and the secretary said "I'm at lunch right now, can I call you back when I am done?" I think that is very unprofessional. If you are at lunch, then I think one should either not answer the phone or put it in voicemail mode!
Medical Ethics Question.

You are a doctor. You have an 80-year-old patient with stage 4 cancer, who has just finished radiation treatments. The patient is on Medicare. You (the doctor) know of a new drug that "might" slow the cancer, but it has not been approved by Medicare yet, and the cost is $1000 per week.


Do you recommend this drug to this patient's family?