tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post4469131271296066944..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Toothache, Bowling, No Recipe,Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-83505646962081692482017-02-25T09:55:31.986-05:002017-02-25T09:55:31.986-05:00Helen, my reply button isn't working today. Ap...Helen, my reply button isn't working today. Appreciate your sympathy. I am anti root canals. She murmured something about one but the only one I had before didn't last five minutes and then the tooth Had to come out anyway.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-13987008736055149502017-02-25T06:25:50.042-05:002017-02-25T06:25:50.042-05:00Much sympathy, Jo. I'm in a similar position b...Much sympathy, Jo. I'm in a similar position but only need one extraction plus two root canals and crowns. Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-20312189113391073332017-02-24T19:02:15.379-05:002017-02-24T19:02:15.379-05:00At least you have some coverage JoJo. At least you have some coverage JoJo. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86210261559143027232017-02-24T18:51:25.220-05:002017-02-24T18:51:25.220-05:00I'm so sorry about your dental issues. My den...I'm so sorry about your dental issues. My dentist keeps trying to push an implant for a rear molar that was taken out years ago. My ins only covers a few things like cleanings and fillings. I told them no way and stop asking me.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-81114058284320741932017-02-24T17:12:49.389-05:002017-02-24T17:12:49.389-05:00I wasn't gagging Pinky, but the bit resting on...I wasn't gagging Pinky, but the bit resting on my skin was as painful as hell. I just couldn't bear it. They managed to place it in such a way as to not hurt so much in the end.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-90351658064786742132017-02-24T17:11:41.760-05:002017-02-24T17:11:41.760-05:00Forcing you to go to a specific dentist is, in my ...Forcing you to go to a specific dentist is, in my opinion, wrong Susan. I'm glad you've found a good one.<br /><br />I hope they don't get in the way too much - I do enjoy my bowling.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-79224339506397561022017-02-24T17:07:04.547-05:002017-02-24T17:07:04.547-05:00Our dental insurance was so bad we ditched it. Poo...Our dental insurance was so bad we ditched it. Poor you. I feel your pain. Those x rays make me gag.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76258783227561808032017-02-24T14:34:22.744-05:002017-02-24T14:34:22.744-05:00We have dental insurance, of a sort, through Medic...We have dental insurance, of a sort, through Medicare Plus, but the place we were assigned is atrocious, so I found my own dentist, and don't use the insurance. He's in private practice, as opposed to in a big rip-off business that says you need work done when you don't, and his rates are fantastic. Just over a hundred bucks twice a year, and that's for cleaning, check-up and X-rays. He's terrific, and the most thorough dentist I've ever had. HE does the cleaning, and he's a perfectionist. <br /><br />I hope your mouth and legs feel better soon. (Can't let 'em get in the way of your bowling!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-43154134729356871112017-02-24T13:11:59.366-05:002017-02-24T13:11:59.366-05:00One of the problems we found in the US Liz, insura...One of the problems we found in the US Liz, insurance is so extremely expensive. We did Blue Shield Blue Cross and could only afford one with a $2,500 dollar deductible. Then they wouldn't pay fully until the costs had gone beyond $2,500 so in other words we had to spend $5,000 before they chipped in fully. Decided it wasn't worth it so dropped it. Dentistry is prohibitive and we are only partially covered for it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-16927962375081113222017-02-24T13:01:37.468-05:002017-02-24T13:01:37.468-05:00My mother didn't have insurance. I think she&#...My mother didn't have insurance. I think she's still paying off her dentures. She did get a special credit that is low interest and covers health issues only. It's expensive!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-15266666921009210912017-02-24T08:11:21.254-05:002017-02-24T08:11:21.254-05:00I am Alex.
Glad you do - without it things become...I am Alex.<br /><br />Glad you do - without it things become extremely expensive.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-38307292436234111002017-02-24T08:10:32.631-05:002017-02-24T08:10:32.631-05:00It's great if you can keep your teeth Denise. ...It's great if you can keep your teeth Denise. Matt has all his with the exception of his front teeth which he knocked out playing Tarzan as a kid. I, on the other hand, have lost most of mine. It's so expensive though, I am glad we have some insurance assistance.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-11006714927947481672017-02-24T08:09:03.204-05:002017-02-24T08:09:03.204-05:00Thanks Hilary. Have to pick up some antibiotics la...Thanks Hilary. Have to pick up some antibiotics later which should help the teeth.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-43543891875490927522017-02-24T07:32:43.908-05:002017-02-24T07:32:43.908-05:00I'm sorry. Count that as the third thing and b...I'm sorry. Count that as the third thing and be done.<br />We do have great insurance and it pays for two cleanings a year.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-28272256548692034002017-02-24T07:28:43.585-05:002017-02-24T07:28:43.585-05:00I do not have dental insurance. $160 twice a year...I do not have dental insurance. $160 twice a year for cleaning and another $250 for x-rays. My last crown was $2400 so I am hoping not to have another. I'm a bit of a nut when it comes to taking care of my teeth. Both my parents lost theirs when they were fairly young and I said I was never going to allow that to happen to me. Hope you can manage to stay comfortable till this is all taken care of.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-30230553891806541242017-02-24T03:49:57.007-05:002017-02-24T03:49:57.007-05:00Hi Jo - hope you feel better and can get your teet...Hi Jo - hope you feel better and can get your teeth and the vascular surgeon in line to make life easier and more comfortable for you - take care and have a reasonable weekend ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com