Off Topic...Here I sit sobbing

[orchardlady]

I have been calling locally about dental care, which I know I can't afford.
Yea...I can afford to the initial visit.
It's the cost my three cavities, one crown that fell off a few months ago and needs to be replaced, and the crown for a molar that is only 3/4 there since it broke in Nov 2003...that I can't afford.

Yes, I called the Univ Maryland dental school in Baltimore...can they make it any harder than it is to make a new patient appt...NO!!

Have I told you lately how much I resent living on disability income!! with no dental insurance.

No reply needed.
I just need to yell and the cat doesn't seem to care

[ICC]

carolyn --- I do. scream it out because it is unfair. I wish this country had the same medical benefits for everyone. they have my vote on it. Tell the cat he/she doesn't have to listen because you have people who care. I'd get the molar pulled if you can. Just went through hell for a year putting crowns on two molars. it's a waste of time and money. I wanted them pulled and the dentist fought me tooth and nail.


Hugs,
Grasshopper

[taylz8]

Feel so sorry for you you know what you need to do is get your country to sit up and listen why not have a national health service like us yeah its not great but i dont have to worry about going to hospital if i have an accident. And as for dental if you work you pay maximu amount you can pay on nhs is 189.00 and if your on disability your treatment is free.

[stick2013]

Carolyn,


I am with ICC on this....Crowns are a waste of $$$$$$ Have them pulled, no tooth no problem... I don't have ANY!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish there was a toothless smiley person.....

Cheer up things could be a whole lot worse......

Hugs,

Sid

[orchardlady]

Goodness...

Yes, I know I should just have the darned things pulled, I just need to convince myself to do it.

I called the Univ of Maryland Dental School today and was told to call back on Fri or Mon. So I will. They have services for disabled, so I am going to check that out before making a decision. I just don't want to get into trouble before doing something. The thought of an infection bringing on a root canal some day...ugh and double ugh!

Thanks for the encouragement. Sounded silly to holler, but I just had to do it...LOL