In the past 8 years, I've seen a dentist for one course of treatment! Admittedly, part of the reason is a fear of dentists, but a much larger part is lack of dental insurance.
Dental insurance is offered by most major employers, but is currently unavailable to individuals. The insurance companies answer to this is dental discount plans. A link to these plans can be found here: http://www.dentalplans.com/statesummaryrhodeisland.asp
Aetna, one of the major dental insurers, has a discount plan. Since they're offering this plan, I know they can successfully manage "individual plans." So, why not cut the crap and just offer people the option of purchasing dental insurance?
I need major restorative work done. I have advanced gum disease and I'm losing gum and bone every day. Despite my brushing, flossing and rinsing. I even have a pick to clean out the pockets where my gums have separated from my teeth.
I would like to have this work done and if necessary have my teeth removed and have implants put in, but I can't afford it. The final bill could be 15k or more. I don't know where I'm going to get the money since no one will hire a receptionist with missing gums.
My apartment at the corner of Rock and hard place is causing me great distress.
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