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urgent! jobless, need advice to treat a swell, (most likely dental abscess)
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| change2718@yahoo.com 2005-02-09, 3:09 pm |
| how to pay/finance treatment of dental abscess(infection) ?
Hi all,please I need your advice,if you could please!IMPORTANT!
I have been jobless for a while, my
total money is a few thousands bellow zero ( I owe people,
have paid part of my debt, but now am jobless),
I just have detected that something
likely to be infection/inflamation or dental abscess,caused likely by
a broken tooth, some pain (not very painful) especially
the surrounding area of gum and cheek,(which is swollen)
I'm sure I have to see a dentist or a doctor ASAP,
but I have no health
plans, I've spent many years in this country (USA /citizen)
but have not visited any doctor or dentist for many years, I didn't
need
to, thanks God.
I don't even know what a dental or health plan or insurance is,
or how it works, how to become a member.... I have never been a member.
Now I know very little about payment options/alternatives or financing
.... I know very few people, I owe already a lot of money to pay
, especially after having lost my job 11 months ago.
Is there a way to get an organization, charity, or
a government program to pay for my Dentist visit, and medicine? or lend
me money so I can pay back later hopefully when I'm able?
I'm not a senior, (I'm 27) is there a government program to aid
people in difficult situations like this?
something like "Social Services" maybe?
I know very little about charities, organizations, dental plans,
government programs, although I'm a citizen who spent many years
I'm isolated from people most of the time, my english language is
not very good,
I already suffer from some kind of panic, anxiety, depression ..
(not extremely)...
I have no credit (no history (never been approved)),
it's not bad credit history)
so I have no credit cards.
all themoney I borrowed was personal loans, I managed to paid back
parts of it.
please tell me where should I refer?
by the way I started way I wonder what the homeless I see in streets,
do when they need medical attention,
thanks God I'm in a situation better and easier than homelessness,
but I have no money and having been barely surviving on a very tight
budget.
please tell me who should I call, or even some web resources
( most of the time I don't have internet access)
thank you all very much in advance
I'm hopeful that when I get a job I can thank all who helped..
aand pay back all my debts, and start helping myslef the needy.
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| Dr Steve 2005-02-09, 3:09 pm |
| Offer to cut grass, shovel snow, paint, or something in exchange for some
basic services. Have you tried flipping burgers?
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Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
Troy, Michigan, USA
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This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you
in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect
your health.
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<change2718@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1107967323.942804.315020@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> how to pay/finance treatment of dental abscess(infection) ?
>
> Hi all,please I need your advice,if you could please!IMPORTANT!
>
> I have been jobless for a while, my
> total money is a few thousands bellow zero ( I owe people,
> have paid part of my debt, but now am jobless),
>
> I just have detected that something
> likely to be infection/inflamation or dental abscess,caused likely by
> a broken tooth, some pain (not very painful) especially
>
> the surrounding area of gum and cheek,(which is swollen)
> I'm sure I have to see a dentist or a doctor ASAP,
> but I have no health
> plans, I've spent many years in this country (USA /citizen)
> but have not visited any doctor or dentist for many years, I didn't
> need
> to, thanks God.
>
> I don't even know what a dental or health plan or insurance is,
> or how it works, how to become a member.... I have never been a member.
>
>
> Now I know very little about payment options/alternatives or financing
> ... I know very few people, I owe already a lot of money to pay
> , especially after having lost my job 11 months ago.
>
> Is there a way to get an organization, charity, or
> a government program to pay for my Dentist visit, and medicine? or lend
> me money so I can pay back later hopefully when I'm able?
>
> I'm not a senior, (I'm 27) is there a government program to aid
> people in difficult situations like this?
> something like "Social Services" maybe?
>
> I know very little about charities, organizations, dental plans,
> government programs, although I'm a citizen who spent many years
> I'm isolated from people most of the time, my english language is
> not very good,
> I already suffer from some kind of panic, anxiety, depression ..
> (not extremely)...
> I have no credit (no history (never been approved)),
> it's not bad credit history)
> so I have no credit cards.
> all themoney I borrowed was personal loans, I managed to paid back
> parts of it.
>
> please tell me where should I refer?
>
> by the way I started way I wonder what the homeless I see in streets,
> do when they need medical attention,
> thanks God I'm in a situation better and easier than homelessness,
> but I have no money and having been barely surviving on a very tight
> budget.
>
> please tell me who should I call, or even some web resources
> ( most of the time I don't have internet access)
>
> thank you all very much in advance
> I'm hopeful that when I get a job I can thank all who helped..
> aand pay back all my debts, and start helping myslef the needy.
>
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| Joel M. Eichen 2005-02-12, 1:30 pm |
| On 9 Feb 2005 08:42:03 -0800, change2718@yahoo.com wrote:
>Is there a way to get an organization, charity, or
>a government program to pay for my Dentist visit, and medicine? or lend
>me money so I can pay back later hopefully when I'm able?
You could try asking for money at newsgroups. Do you accept Visa,
MasterCard or PayPal?
Joel
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| On 9 Feb 2005 08:42:03 -0800, change2718@yahoo.com wrote:
>how to pay/finance treatment of dental abscess(infection) ?
You could approach dentists with a little cash up front and
say you are willing to pay a small amount each month.
Agree to pay a small amount every month until bill is paid, and then
do pay it. Might have to try several dentists before finding
one to agree.
Or call a local dental society and see if they can refer you to a
dental school, or low cost dental clinic. Depends whats available in
your location.
>but have not visited any doctor or dentist for many years, I didn't
>need
> to, thanks God.
>
>Is there a way to get an organization, charity, or
>a government program to pay for my Dentist visit, and medicine? or lend
>me money so I can pay back later hopefully when I'm able?
>I know very little about charities, organizations, dental plans,
>government programs, although I'm a citizen who spent many years
>I'm isolated from people most of the time, my english language is
>not very good,
>please tell me where should I refer?
>
>by the way I started way I wonder what the homeless I see in streets,
>do when they need medical attention,
>thanks God I'm in a situation better and easier than homelessness,
>but I have no money and having been barely surviving on a very tight
>budget.
>
>please tell me who should I call, or even some web resources
>( most of the time I don't have internet access)
>thank you all very much in advance
>I'm hopeful that when I get a job I can thank all who helped..
>aand pay back all my debts, and start helping myslef the needy.
good luck.
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