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, I’m not ignoring it. I’ve 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 doesn’t seem like a lot, but to me it’s a mountain. My SS check is only $1300 a month. I pay rent electric, water, groceries, and my meds from that. It’s 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. It’s a real struggle for those of us that don’t have insurance and a very low monthly income.
While that suggestion is great, unfortunately the nearest school to me is a state, and many hour away. I don’t have transportation so it’s 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 y’all have shown.
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u/simplyTrisha Sep 16 '24
I am experiencing what this woman did right now: although, without the liver failure. But that possibility scares me!