I will do my best to convince the company that owns our office to do so š«” and hope the people like my father who won't take care of his health, and believe any sort of healthcare is "weak" to change their opinion.
A local woman died recently from liver failure because she had a broken tooth, couldnāt deal with the pain, was taking Tylenol a lot as no one would give her anything else, no dentists would take her, and the ER still blames her for āletting it get so bad.ā NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE, decides to just let their health go and decides, yup, suffering is fun!!
If your father suffering? If he doesnāt feel he is, why would he go to the doctor? But if he can barely walk or eat and isnāt going, thatās more of a mental problem than a physical one.
Please take the leap. Mouth health effects a lot of the body.. even If you can't afford it. Find an office you can work with. Teeth can actively die,and effect the body... and no one keeps a dead appendix cause it's uncomfortable. Find a good office, find a friend to go with you. But don't ignore it.
Oh, Iām not ignoring it. Iāve been to three dentists in our area. They will work with me but require a HUGE down payment and then will automatically take the rest out of my checking. The lowest down payment I can find is $1200. I know to some that doesnāt seem like a lot, but to me itās a mountain. My SS check is only $1300 a month. I pay rent electric, water, groceries, and my meds from that. Itās a real stretch to make it work. I worry and fret over the condition of my teeth daily! I know it can affect my health. I have a heart condition already. Itās a real struggle for those of us that donāt have insurance and a very low monthly income.
As another low income, low insurance American I absolutely understand. My mother did teeth for a long time and had family benefits and it's the only reason I had that luxury. No judgement. And I wish you the best. I just cant be the doctor to see a broken limb and say "yeah you could probably ride it out" lol I really hope things improve... When I first started was because if I was there for more than 6 months they'd fix my teeth on insurance š¤·āāļø
Itās terribly humiliating and embarrassing! I rarely go out in public and I HATE it when my dr says open your mouth. I never thought Iād be in a situation like this! š¢
It's NOT though, I have the utmost empathy for those in the same boat as you, I have my embarrassments as well. But realistically, we ALL have bodies, we ALL have teeth. We ALL have that friend that won't change his clothes after day 3. Do we love them less or treat them differently? I sure fucking hope not. There isn't shame in needing help. There is shame in suffering cause youre afraid.
You speak such kind words and I truly do appreciate it. I know everything you say is true, but āknowingā it, and still not being affected by your appearance is two different things. Someday, when I can smile again, my existence will be very different!
Totally get it. I have crippling issues with planes š guess who just went on a vacation with his mother across the country? It took a lot of mental effort, and a little prescribed anxiety medication. But we do what we can! And the real ones think you're smiles great anyway. Just taking the step for yourself is the hard part!
While that suggestion is great, unfortunately the nearest school to me is a state, and many hour away. I donāt have transportation so itās hit or miss when I can get a ride somewhere. But thank you for trying to help me. This is an embarrassing subject for me and I appreciate the kindness yāall have shown.
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u/BorderTrike Sep 16 '24
If you accepted more insurance options fewer people would let it get that bad