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23. And if Rmoney had won, here is the correct conversation

Fri Nov 16, 2012, 12:56 PM

Nov 2012

"What I would do if I were a ~~Democrat~~ Rethuglican running four years from now, I'd say, 'You know what, ~~dental care~~ wars in Iran and Syria will be included in ~~Obamcare.'~~ the Defense budget ... And ~~Republicans~~ Democrats will say, 'No, that's going to cost a trillion dollars,' and the ~~Democrats~~ Rethuglicans will say, 'That's fine, you know, ~~we'll~~ we won't pay for it since we didn't pay for the last two wars because they are all off budget, and although they contribute to the deficit and debt, we must maintain 'American Exceptionalism™' and Peace through Strength™'..'"

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"what's wrong with the idea of including dental care in a national health care system...? [View all] ProSense Nov 2012 OP

Absolutely a good idea. randome Nov 2012 #1

"Your mouth in general"... TeeYiYi Nov 2012 #47

Great idea and I certainly wish for it, but it ain't gonna happen in our life-times. Hoyt Nov 2012 #2

Sad, isn't it? ProSense Nov 2012 #3

Bravo for this wonderful post about Governor Toothpaste Logo! raging moderate Nov 2012 #4

Unfortunately, we are misled to believe that "Dental Insurance" is a luxury and only for those Grammy23 Nov 2012 #5

Comprehensive health care *should* include dental care, like in Europe. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #6

I think dental care should be covered to the extent it overlaps with health care Major Nikon Nov 2012 #8

I completely agree kenfrequed Nov 2012 #12

it is linked to mental health, too Skittles Nov 2012 #48

Yes, that's how it is in Europe, too. No cosmetic dentistry is included - like braces or whitening. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #26

Actually, braces aren't always merely a cosmetic issue. beac Nov 2012 #44

I know sometimes it's needed, and of course there are exemptions which are then covered BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #46

The European countries I lived in included dental care. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #7

Let's call it "RomneyDental". LOL. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #9

dental care separate from other medical... more American bone-headedness phantom power Nov 2012 #10

Any bodily inflammation is harmful, especially that associated with teeth and gum problems. byeya Nov 2012 #15

For decades, I've been saying this. Gregorian Nov 2012 #11

why is your Jaw and your Eye not a part of your Health? Johonny Nov 2012 #13

Dental care? Meh. What's imperative is that men get their hard-on meds! valerief Nov 2012 #14

Dental care? Hell yes. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #16

That would hit the red states pretty hard. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #17

Red States would of course get a discount Doctor_J Nov 2012 #18

And why not vision care as well? aquamarina Nov 2012 #19

If the president really wants a "grand bargain" in his legacy, THIS Doctor_J Nov 2012 #20

Great idea. SoapBox Nov 2012 #21

I currently live in Tn. dotymed Nov 2012 #22

And if Rmoney had won, here is the correct conversation BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #23

Nothing Gore1FL Nov 2012 #24

Dental care is also important in education, dae Nov 2012 #25

How the fuck did dental care get separated from health care in the first place?! SunSeeker Nov 2012 #27

That's what I said to myself EC Nov 2012 #28

But, it would lower GDP by saving us all money. Festivito Nov 2012 #29

I want to femrap Nov 2012 #30

We need to pay attention to education on this as well. Kalidurga Nov 2012 #31

Dental work ... vision correction ... head bone connected to the tail bone. Vox Moi Nov 2012 #32

All of that money would be syphoned into the red states. nt thereismore Nov 2012 #33

Dental and vision SamKnause Nov 2012 #34

I'm on Medicare boomerbust Nov 2012 #35

It comes under preventive care, which is always cheaper nichomachus Nov 2012 #36

My brother in law is a dentist. The amount of money saved for preventative care is more than worth smirkymonkey Nov 2012 #53

This will happen if we advocate for it Stewland Nov 2012 #37

Nothing and California's Medi-Cal program for the poor includes basic dental. Cleita Nov 2012 #38

Yes its a great idea, and Dental care gets a lot of bang for its buck Exultant Democracy Nov 2012 #39

I think if I could get dental care a lot of my health probelms would clear up sunwyn Nov 2012 #40

As a practicing dentist... PCIntern Nov 2012 #41

Silly goose, the mouth isn't part of the body. Hugabear Nov 2012 #42

No argument here. Dental care is absolutely essential to basic good health. sarge43 Nov 2012 #43

Dental implant care should be a ton less expensive. glinda Nov 2012 #45

Had gum surgery this week. I asked the exact same question. joeunderdog Nov 2012 #49

Make it so! (And save lives) n/t librechik Nov 2012 #50

Separating dental coverage felix_numinous Nov 2012 #51

I think we've established that Romney just doesn't get it. n/t MrModerate Nov 2012 #52

IMO a very good idea, I would like to see that included. nt Raine Nov 2012 #54

Can't we also pressure HC Ins. Cos. through ACA exchanges to provide what we, the market, want or patrice Nov 2012 #55

Dental care should immediately be considered a part of health care. loudsue Nov 2012 #56