Healthcare in the US
@PinkFloydFan (1140)
United States
May 12, 2025 2:11pm CST
I finally got some health care, because my front two teeth fillings came off after flossing. It looks horrible. So I call the dentist and tell them.. I have to wait a month. Fine.. I go today and all they do is take photos. They were the ones who filled it in the first place.
Then they tell me to come back in 30 days... for a cleaning...
I wonder what other things they'll come up with by then. It's a hassle as it is, having to use a local ride service, and defeating the purpose - since I'm trying to find a job, which is why I wanted my teeth fixed in the first place.
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@Ineeddentures (1269)
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12 May
At least you actually got a dentist.
If you were in Scotland you might not be seen so quickly.
In our town and the local area there are no spaces on any of the dentists lists. Big sign up saying no more new clients
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@PinkFloydFan (1140)
• United States
12 May
One health issue can bankrupt Americans.. I once was charged $4,300 for hives. I told the doctor I knew I had hives, but that I couldn't breathe while taking Benadryl.. Spent 5 minutes telling me "Just keep taking it"
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@Ineeddentures (1269)
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12 May
@PinkFloydFan
4300 dollars for hives??
Wow, that is outrageous.
Here they would check you out and probably prescribe an antihistamine or some sort of cortisone steroid.
Cost about £6
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@PinkFloydFan (1140)
• United States
13 May
@Ineeddentures Yeah, I never paid them :)
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@DaddyEvil (148472)
• United States
12 May
That sounds like a dental clinic. You need a dentist who isn't in a dental clinic.
In dental clinics, they specialize in getting patients in and keeping them coming back without really doing anything for them.
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@youless (113131)
• Guangzhou, China
13 May
I understand. I remember in my childhood usually fixed the teeth problems by going to the dentist once. But a few years ago this would need to go there twice or even three times. I wonder whether my case was so complicated. I hope your teeth will be fixed soon.
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