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Lavina R - 04 Sep 2005 21:10 GMT

Are there any federal programs for seniors with dental problems. I have
Periodontals Disease
and all my teeth are loose and I have a very hard time eating. Very painful.
I'm only 62 years old
and don't qualify for medicare or medicaid. What now? I don't think I can
wait another year, will
be 64 in November, to get all my teeth pulled and dentures in.
Lavina

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Jacob - 04 Sep 2005 21:34 GMT

No programs that I'm aware of if you don't qualify for Medicaid. Medicare,
which you probably will be in at age 65, does NOT cover any dental
treatment. You should check on a dental school near your home, if there is
one, as their fees are generally much lower. If -- as you say -- all your
teeth are already loose, hard to eat, and painful, the prognosis isn't very
promising. Sorry to give you news that you don't want, but that's the way
it looks. Good luck!

> Are there any federal programs for seniors with dental problems. I have
> Periodontals Disease
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> be 64 in November, to get all my teeth pulled and dentures in.
> Lavina

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Joel344 - 04 Sep 2005 21:43 GMT

Besides, you are TOO YOUNG for dentures ... you are still a kid.

Joel

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Joel344 - 04 Sep 2005 21:39 GMT

Hi Lavina!

Welcome. Medicare (federal insurance for 65+ people) does NOT cove
teeth in any way, shape, or form. Nada.

Medicaid, also known as Public Assistance (state program, reimburse
50% by the federal government) DOES COVER dental in many states, bu
one has to be at the poverty level or below!

This means its on you. I suggest finding a compassionate, non-greed
dentist to help you. Why not go for some "free consultation" somewher
and report back here for more advice. But I only suggest this if yo
have strong "sales resistance!"

Joel M. Eichen DD

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Minnie - 06 Sep 2005 04:36 GMT

>Are there any federal programs for seniors with dental problems. I have
>Periodontals Disease
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>be 64 in November, to get all my teeth pulled and dentures in.
>Lavina

You might find something here, depending where you are located.
I just found this site. I have no idea about the care, whats
available in these various facilities.
I don't know if what you get here is similar vs. a private dentist.

http://www.toothwoman.net/er/index.html

You can probably find more info online too if you do
a web search for your location/state.

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Joel M. Eichen - 06 Sep 2005 12:21 GMT

Thanks Minnie,

Of course let's also state that the best deal, the best set-up is to
keep natural teeth, either some or all of them! The reason? Well, a
lower denture sitting on an atrophied (worn down) lower ridge just
does not cut it .... I mean literally!

Joel M. Eichen DDS

>>Are there any federal programs for seniors with dental problems. I have
>>Periodontals Disease
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>You can probably find more info online too if you do
>a web search for your location/state.

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Sue - 06 Sep 2005 12:47 GMT

Joel M. Eichen Wrote:

> Thanks Minnie,
>
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> >You can probably find more info online too if you do
> >a web search for your location/state.

Great site and info. Thanks Joel & Minnie -Sue

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Minnie - 06 Sep 2005 19:38 GMT

>> >You can probably find more info online too if you do
>> >a web search for your location/state.
>Great site and info. Thanks Joel & Minnie -Sue

Sure.. sad to say all the clinics listed in New Orleans are
CLOSED...
Could happen where I am too... earthquake, floods, relocation..
ugh.

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Amatus Cremona - 06 Sep 2005 19:46 GMT

> Sure.. sad to say all the clinics listed in New Orleans are
> CLOSED...

I had a person in the office today who is from N.O. This person has to wait,
with no idea if any personal belongings left behind still exist. The stuff
probably survived the storm, but looters are another story. Apparently the
people who stayed behind were mostly of that segment of society that gives
an area a bad name.

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>>> >You can probably find more info online too if you do
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> Could happen where I am too... earthquake, floods, relocation..
> ugh.

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Minnie - 06 Sep 2005 19:38 GMT

>Thanks Minnie,
>
>Of course let's also state that the est deal, the best set-up is to
>keep natural teeth,

No argument there.
And the best way to do that is with proper diet and home
care, beginning at an early age and keeping up for life.

>either some or all of them! The reason? Well, a
>lower denture sitting on an atrophied (worn down) lower ridge just
>does not cut it .... I mean literally!

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Joel344 - 07 Sep 2005 01:35 GMT

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Oh Thank God!

I thought this post was from Leavenworth, KS!

They have a great federal dental program!

Joel

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Lavina R via MedKB.com

Are there any federal programs for seniors with dental problems.
have
Periodontals Disease
and all my teeth are loose and I have a very hard time eating. Ver
painful.
I'm only 62 years old
and don't qualify for medicare or medicaid. What now? I don't think
can
wait another year, will
be 64 in November, to get all my teeth pulled and dentures in.
Lavina

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