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Portfolio Candidate In Waiting! Before/After Photos waiting to happen!
Added: April 17, 2009 - 1:36 PM
By: cozette102280@att.net, Las Colinas, TX |
Need Dentist / Specialist:
Yes
Provide Cost Estimate:
No
X-rays Available:
Yes
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Broken Tooth
Dentures / Partials
Gum Surgery
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Dental Implants
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Teeth: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: Mid 2007
Last Cleaning: 1999
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Hello, to those of you willing to read my entire story, I applaud and thank you. I will try to be as brief as possible, but there are several mitigating factors in which to consider. I am a 28 year old mother of 2 boys who has been married for 8 years, Not long after I was married, I began having major health issues. Migraines, possible Lupus, degenerative spinal disc disorder, myofasial pain syndrome, 2 pregnancies, one of which included Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and both of which resulted in low birth-weight babies. I also have a heart condition called Mitral Valve Insufficiency/Prolapse. My understanding is that with this heart condition, oral hygiene is of the upmost concern. Any sort of infection can release bacteria into my body's bloodstream, which can then settle intot he heart muscle. Before my second pregnancy, I sustained a severe back injury which has resulted in my participation in a pain management program. I take, daily, narcotic medications to help me in my daily function. During my second pregnancy, I was unable to gain weight until well into my 26th week gestation. I feel as though my body was being robbed of its own nutrients to provide for this growing child inside of me. My teeth became soft and pliable, my gums swelling, covering the entire side of one side of my jaw, top and bottom. I aslo believe I have intermediate to advancing stages of gum disease. I am very fearful that this could turn into a major health situation if I don't act quickly. I have had several root canals and temporary crowns done, but it has become a revolving door of $2500 here, $2500 there. I, literally have every tooth in my mouth that has, either, broken off at the gum line, has disinigrated on one side, or is loose. My weight has suffered, ups and downs, due to the poor diet I am maintaining due to limitations of what I can and can't chew. One of my concerns is that, due to all of my related health issues, can any of this be covered under my PPO Medical Insurance, as I feel this has turned into a systematic Immune attack on my teeth? Or is this just diluded thinking? My husband was laid off in January, and i am unemployed while awaiting a decision on disability. Our credit is shot, to be blunt. I need to have every single remaining tooth in my mouth removed, some of which will be surgical as they are broken at the gum line. My 3 remaining wisdom teeth also thought this would be a good time to erupt! What I would like to propose, or offer, if you will, is this....Are you a dentist who has just started a private practice and would like to do some "charity work" in order to add to his or her portfolio? Or is there a way to have ANY of this covered under my medical coverage which I maintain through COBRA? I need extractions and full dentures, top and bottom, but I am willing to be a guinea pig! Are there any new techniques that you would like to "practice" or gain experience with but aren't comfortable charging paying clients for yet? Does anyone just out of the goodness of their heart feel like helping a girl out? My self-esteem is shot. We live in a fairly upper-class area that I used to feel so at-home in. Now I just feel out of place and like white trash. I "spray" when I talk as my teeth aren't there to contain the saliva sometimes, so mostly I just shut up. Another suggestion is that we come to an arrangement where I make payments or pay for the actual physical goods used (i.e. Supplies/Materials), however, the typical markup is written off or whatnot. I am desperate for ideas, suggestions. I am embarrased for myself, but mostly I'm embarrased for my family. Especially my 2 little boys. They are still too young to understand why Mommy's teeth look like they do. Please help me restore my self-esteem and confidence. Again, if you've read this entire story, you're a Saint. I greatly appreciate your time and insight.
Lonely in Las Colinas
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