Dentist and Money: Medicare for all! - FML

Medicare for all!

By YoungSmileBones - 15/08/2016 18:29 - United States - Lake Havasu City

Today, I'm so broke that I'm thinking about using a glass of whiskey and a pair of pliers to pull out my broken wisdom teeth. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/11/2020 20:02

Today, in a bid to avoid going to the dentist, my husband decided to have one of his drunk buddies pull his tooth out with pliers. Now he has to have surgery to remove the shards of tooth left rotting in his mouth. It’s going to cost thousands. Thanks babe. FML

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By stupidtoothpick2 - 16/08/2009 05:19 - United States

Today, I spent hours trying to get a piece of food out of my two front teeth. I didn't have anything I could use, until I went out to dinner and got a toothpick. I finally got the food out of teeth. The toothpick broke. Now the tip of the toothpick is stuck in my teeth. FML

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By ouch - 05/10/2015 19:20 - United States - Stockton

Today, I cracked my tooth. I was so tired I put my pretzel stick in my tea and took a bite out of my spoon. FML

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Bruxism

By tiptoppc - 04/11/2022 00:00

Today, after waking up from a bad migraine which caused my teeth to clench, I found out that I broke a molar. A dentist told me it split down to the bone, so I need root canal and an extended crown. Then they told me the tooth below had also broke and has to be pulled. FML

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By Tooth Fairy - 25/05/2018 16:00 - United States - Hays

Today, I broke a tooth. It’s Friday. Not a single dentist office is open. The good news? I might lose those last few pounds as I can’t drink or eat without excruciating pain. Needless to say, it’s going to be a long weekend. FML

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Great idea

By dumbbb - 27/12/2011 08:30 - United States

Today, I tried to open the door with my mouth because my hands were full. I chipped a tooth. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2009 16:56 - Canada

Today, I canceled my dental check-up because I'm getting busy at work. Then, as I was flossing, my finger slipped, I heard a "crunch" from one of my fillings, and I now have a killer toothache. It's costing me double to go to the dentist because it's now an emergency call. FML

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By aintgotnoteeth - 19/07/2016 17:53

Today, after 6 dentist visits, 2 root canals, and $1,500 that I'll likely have to sell vital organs to pay, the agonizing tooth pain I've had for months is unrelenting. Apparently, shrugging and offering to experimentally yank all my bottom teeth is my smurf-shit of a dentist's actual plan. FML

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Cracked

By Maria - 28/12/2023 22:00 - United States - La Junta

Today, I faced my fear of needles and had my wisdom teeth extracted while awake. On the last tooth, I heard a loud crack. The root broke off in my jawbone and had to be drilled out. FML

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Snap!

By fax4voice3 - 28/08/2023 18:02 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, I was flossing my teeth, which I do only to not get yelled at (chewed out?) by my dentist. Dentist I’ll now be seeing later today because the floss broke off a corner of one of my molars. FML

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YoloWhiteRSA 20

Sunday 11 September 2016 9:15

That would end up being way more expensive as you would battle infections or or other injuries caused by the extraction.

jentrynicole 20

Sunday 11 September 2016 9:22

Please go see a professional. They are a professional for a reason and while it may be expensive now it will save you a lot of expenses later if you do it yourself or delay your treatment.

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DasBug 6

Monday 12 September 2016 7:33

I just had mine taken out. it's really not so bad if you make a payment plan with the doctor. Thinking of the price may be scary but you can always make small payments starting out and just slowly pay it off.

NeneJPhilly 8

Monday 12 September 2016 7:49

My father did that. I do not recommend. Try going to a free clinic & see what they say.

Duskyb 12

Monday 12 September 2016 10:25

I also live in Arizona and I wanted to pass along that the rate for "no insurance" or applying for state Medicaid is about 30$ for an extraction. start making calls. it's a lot safer, less painful and about the same price as a big bottle of whiskey.

vibernum 17

Monday 12 September 2016 14:44

If you're that poor you should qualify for the free health care (DSHS and that type) and the broken tooth should be covered. Unless they changed the pain rule from 10+ yrs ago...

RayniDae 12

Monday 12 September 2016 16:49

u can always ask if they will work with u and make payments. teeth are something to mess with. u can get infections or dry socket. neither are fun

peterj96 11

Tuesday 13 September 2016 1:07

That wouldn't wor.... Actually post it to YouTube and send me the link!

Zeeno128 13

Wednesday 14 September 2016 1:02

Redneck

maggster1992 4

Wednesday 14 September 2016 9:00

I'm a dental assistant in the Mesa/Phoenix area, feel free to message me about the office I'm at if you're in the same area:]

Nobinx 15

Saturday 17 September 2016 9:42

yeah MURICA! who needs health insurance anyway

here4noreason 6

Tuesday 25 October 2016 10:29

I pray you're joking...

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