Main Forums => Living With HIV => Topic started by: Jeffreyj on August 14, 2006, 07:02:52 pm
Title: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: Jeffreyj on August 14, 2006, 07:02:52 pm
As I was getting a dental check up today, my dentist reminding me that HIV+ people need to be very careful with their teeth and gums. The virus can sometimes cause problems at a younger age , and early detection can save decay and $$$$. I just thought I would share this with all of you wonderful people out there! If you have gone more than 6 months, it is probably time to ...well..you know!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: J.R.E. on August 14, 2006, 08:33:12 pm
Hello Jeff,
Thanks for bringing this up . I have always been fortunate in maintaining good dental care, and it is important in doing so !
Dental care isn't cheap, and it's great if a person has dental insurance, I am also fortunate in that I have a great policy at work. I can understand how difucult that can be, if people don't have some sort of coverage, especially with being HIV positive, and the other costs, that come into play.
So often people will neglect, their oral care,( for reasons of cost, or they simply put it off, and can end up with some pretty nasty things going on in there , which can affect thir general health. It's worth a check up at least twice a year ! It's all good general maintanance !!
Ray
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on August 15, 2006, 12:35:14 am
I completely agree. I have my teeth cleaned and checked every three months. I seem to be a walking invitation for plaque. I HATE having my teeth cleaned, but I have come to learn it is a necessary evil. I should add that I have learned this lesson the hard way...six crowns, two bridges and one partial !
Gary
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: Jeffreyj on August 15, 2006, 12:59:54 am
Gary I see we are same age. Six crowns and one pulled last year. Don't ya just love getting old! I will never go longer than 6 mos tho...you invariably pay the price.
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: clarke on August 15, 2006, 10:45:22 am
Jane & I were either neglected or abused for so long in West TN. by the Dental "profession" that our dental needs are way more than we can afford, even tho' I have dental insurance, and the dentists up here are totally unconcerned about our "status".
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: Life on August 15, 2006, 11:32:42 am
I HATE DENTISTS MORE THAN ANYTHING! "ERIC, OPEN WIDE, THIS WONT HURT A BIT....... FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUCCCCKKKK!
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: ademas on August 15, 2006, 02:18:44 pm
My only advice to anyone who needs extensive (i.e. expensive) dental work: Go to Thailand!
I've had all my major work done there over the last 5 years on 3 different trips. You get a fabulous vacation that more than pays for itself with the money you save, and the dental care is top-notch.
I actually wish I had more major dental work to be done this year, as it would give me a wonderful excuse to go back...
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: Eldon on August 15, 2006, 03:47:56 pm
You definitely want to check back every (6) six months or so.
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: Jeffreyj on August 15, 2006, 08:01:17 pm
I hear there are some good cheap dentists in Mexico. Prolem I have is I get soooo sick every time I go...And I never drink the water lol. Go Figure!
Title: Re: Saving Dental Dollars?
Post by: Eldon on August 15, 2006, 11:22:19 pm
Yea Jeff, when I lived in Phoenix for (4) four years, I never went to Mexico either! You go figure that one!