Here's Your Reminder...

Senkusha

Senkusha

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Go to the freakin' dentist!

A couple days ago, I had a minor toothache. This morning, it exploded in pain as I tried to eat some Cream of Wheat. So I scheduled an appointment, after figuring out who takes my dental insurance. Not bad, I found a place 1/2 mile away, and it's a nice day, so I can walk! (Not that I have a choice based on the weather anyway, it's always going to be the foot-mobile...)

I spend about two hours there, tons of x-rays taken, lots of consultation from three dental assistants, and a full dentist. The one tooth, will cost me over $950. Everything in my mouth, will cost over $17,000. I'm facing a wage garnishment, bankruptcy, and still have bills I can't afford. Inflation and tariffs, me of my, strawberry pie!

I'm screwed.

Go to the dentist!
 
Senkusha said:
Go to the freakin' dentist!

A couple days ago, I had a minor toothache. This morning, it exploded in pain as I tried to eat some Cream of Wheat. So I scheduled an appointment, after figuring out who takes my dental insurance. Not bad, I found a place 1/2 mile away, and it's a nice day, so I can walk! (Not that I have a choice based on the weather anyway, it's always going to be the foot-mobile...)

I spend about two hours there, tons of x-rays taken, lots of consultation from three dental assistants, and a full dentist. The one tooth, will cost me over $950. Everything in my mouth, will cost over $17,000. I'm facing a wage garnishment, bankruptcy, and still have bills I can't afford. Inflation and tariffs, me of my, strawberry pie!

I'm screwed.

Go to the dentist!
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I am sorry to hear that :(
May be you can go to some other country to get the treatment done for a lower price! I am not kidding...
Thank you for the reminder ^^
 
I wish I could go to another country. But I can't.
  • I don't have a passport.
  • I don't have the funds to travel.
  • I don't have the permission (it's complicated).
  • Assuming I could get to another country, I'd be really tempted to just stay there! LOL
 
That's quite a lot.
Everything is freaking expensive! The basic needs and medical help should be inexpensive.
 
Shelter should be inexpensive too! I wouldn't have to file for bankruptcy protection if rent was reasonable! Speaking of which, if you're in the USA and have Student Loans, watch out! Wage garnishments can happen now. I'm waiting to hear back from a lawyer to see if I'll be protected, because I absolutely can not afford any pay deducted from my paycheck!
 
Senkusha said:
I wish I could go to another country. But I can't.
  • I don't have a passport.
  • I don't have the funds to travel.
  • I don't have the permission (it's complicated).
  • Assuming I could get to another country, I'd be really tempted to just stay there! LOL
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O.o um... It's not hard to get a passport.
Also travelling isn't that expensive. You could get the entire procedure done within 5k pounds in India including the tickets and visa fee.
Most of the foreign nationals kinda do that. One of my really distant family friends recently had to do some sort of surgery and it was like £2500 and it could have been done... Probably around £1500 but she couldn't get the time off.
Well, I get that the situation is different for you... Hopefully you will get the permission soon ^^
 
I'm afraid to go to the dentist and this is one of the reasons why. I haven't been in a long time. :S Our healthcare system sucks in America. Most of us will put off basic appointments because they cost too much even with insurance.
 
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