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Ohiogal

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3. I can't imagine

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 04:02 PM

Apr 2018

what people do who can't afford dental visits.

I read about an event (in rural Virginia? I'm not sure) where many dentists set up tents at a fairgrounds and worked on poor folks for free who were in desperate need of dental work. I believe this was in the New York Times a while ago. People drove across states to get in line for this free service. Some folks hadn't seen a dentist in their whole life. The event lasted for 3 days, I think. Hundreds of folks got their free dental visit and were so appreciative. It just infuriates me that in a country like ours, this huge need exists. After I read that, I promised myself I'd never complain about going to the dentist again!

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My dentist fixed my chipped tooth today and I'm relieved. But here's the bad news... [View all] CTyankee Apr 2018 OP

A bridge worked out very well for me under similar circumstances. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #1

I will be very satisfied also when the time comes... CTyankee Apr 2018 #2

I can't imagine Ohiogal Apr 2018 #3

I read about that. It was a lovely effort and I applaud those dentists. They are wonderful. CTyankee Apr 2018 #6

get ye a water pik Skittles Apr 2018 #4

good idea. I think they are sold at my supermarket... CTyankee Apr 2018 #5