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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / November 2004HELP wanted for phobic with little cash in San Fernando Valley area
Hi, guys... I haven't been around here for a while, but I have a favor to ask if anyone has any ideas. My fiance has a relative who has been living on the streets up until recently. He has some mental problems, mostly phobias and such, but he is having a lot of pain with his teeth and needs to see a dentist as soon as possible. He also has very little money and is living with his mother, although he is in his 30s. Any ideas where I can send him to get his teeth treated? I don't know what the problem is exactly, but I suspect he has not been brushing for years and probably has lots of things going on in there. I know if anybody can help, it will be you wonderful folks. By the way, this young man has agreed to go to a psychiatrist to get his mental issues treated as well, but will only do so after getting his painful teeth taken care of. Hope you can help! All ideas happily accepted. Best regards, LadyAndy2@aol.com BlueAndy261@aol.com (Andrea in the north part of Los Angeles... remember me?) A copy to the BlueAndy261@aol.com address for any replies would be appreciated. Hi Andrea, It's been a while. If you may recall, I do a little dental work in the local psych facility. The way it works there is; anyone receiving treatment for their mental health qualifies for treatment for dental health. All they require is a referral or request for treatment from one of the various mental health programs. Fees are based on financial situation. From what you describe this individual might qualify for free dentistry up here, or possibly be requested to make a very modest donation to cover a portion of the materials. (e.g. $100 to cover a full mouth restoration - exam, x-rays, extractions, fillings, cleaning and partial dentures. The young man might want to reconsider what treatment he starts first. They can and do run concurrently. Check out your local Mental Health association or intake department of your local Mental Health facility.  SignatureRoy rem NADA to reply | Hi, guys... I haven't been around here for a while, but I have a favor to ask | if anyone has any ideas. My fiance has a relative who has been living on the [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] | | A copy to the BlueAndy261@aol.com address for any replies would be appreciated. > By the way, this young man has agreed to go to a psychiatrist to get his > mental issues treated as well, but will only do so after getting his > painful teeth taken care of. Pity that he has these priorities, but undestandable... I can't see him sitting down and having a meaningful discussion with a psych if he's in pain.... I would suggest getting him enough medication to control any dental phobias (Ativan should be enough, I would think) and go with him up to the dental school. They will treat him well without emptying his pocket book so fast. Of course, they will be limited by time and technical skills, but it would be a good initial start. Then if the Profs are any good, they might be able to recommend some community program where local dentists contribute some time on a rotating basis. These things do exist, but are often not widely advertised, and also tend to be more palliative then real dental surgeries, but again, if you want to get the teeth that are hurting out or root canaled, that's what I'd do. Keep in mind that if he does need medication to stay cooperative, he'll need accompaniement to and from the appointments. Hope it works out SP SignatureNot a real Addy, yet >Hi, guys... I haven't been around here for a while, > but I have a favor to ask >if anyone has any ideas. My fiance has a relative who has been living on the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Any ideas where I can send him to get his teeth treated? YUP, can he travel to California? > I don't know what the >problem is exactly, but I suspect he has not been brushing for years and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >issues treated as well, but will only do so after getting his painful teeth >taken care of. Cool >Hope you can help! All ideas happily accepted. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >A copy to the BlueAndy261@aol.com address for any replies would be appreciated. >Hi, guys... I haven't been around here for a while, but I have a favor to ask >if anyone has any ideas. My fiance has a relative who has been living on the [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >I know if anybody can help, it will be you wonderful folks. ******************************************* LOCATION: Re: HELP wanted for phobic with little cash in San Fernando Valley area ********************************************** (I copied to the Other White Meat Site) >By the way, this young man has agreed to go to a psychiatrist to get his mental >issues treated as well, but will only do so after getting his painful teeth [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >A copy to the BlueAndy261@aol.com address for any replies would be appreciated. webmaster@dentaltown.com Add to Address Book To: joeleichen@yahoo.com Subject: RE: San Fernando Valley area Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 22:50:38 -0700 On November 28, 2004 at 10:50:38 PM 'DRothDDS' posted.... Hart Street Dental Branch, Canoga Park, (818) 883-1029 Meet Each Need With Dignity, Pacoima, (818) 896-0246 (currently full-waiting list) Northeast Valley Community Dental Clinic, San Fernando, (818) 899-0021 Olive View Dental Clinic, Pacoima, (818) 899-0021 >Hi, guys... I haven't been around here for a while, but I have a favor to ask >if anyone has any ideas. My fiance has a relative who has been living on the [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > >A copy to the BlueAndy261@aol.com address for any replies would be appreciated.
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