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Sat Aug-15-09 09:37 PM
Response to Reply #34 |
| -Teeth - The Worst of US Healthcare. |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 09:10 AM |
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Agree. K&R |
_dynamicdems |
Aug-15-09 09:12 AM |
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A Ronnie James Dio fan! Love it. |
OnyxCollie |
Aug-15-09 09:24 AM |
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That is a beautiful song! One of my favorite too. |
_dynamicdems |
Aug-15-09 10:19 AM |
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Thank you! nt |
OnyxCollie |
Aug-15-09 09:37 PM |
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My favorite DIO |
ContinentalOp |
Aug-15-09 10:57 PM |
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That song is catchy. |
_dynamicdems |
Aug-16-09 04:55 PM |
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the days.... |
americanmutt |
Aug-16-09 12:48 AM |
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A classic! |
_dynamicdems |
Aug-16-09 05:07 PM |
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One of my favorite songs too! nt |
Mojorabbit |
Aug-15-09 07:52 PM |
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Is that a Belgian sheepdog? |
Sheltiemama |
Aug-15-09 07:53 PM |
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Yes, he's a Belgian sheepdog. |
OnyxCollie |
Aug-15-09 09:39 PM |
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My friend/co-worker's wife will be done w/ American dental school |
blueamy66 |
Aug-15-09 09:36 AM |
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Dental School Dentures |
SoDesuKa |
Aug-16-09 01:08 AM |
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I don't think that I was clear enough. |
blueamy66 |
Aug-16-09 01:14 PM |
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I agree. Along with vision care. A child who cannot see the chalk board or the |
glowing |
Aug-15-09 09:13 AM |
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Agreed. Throw eye care in there too. |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 09:14 AM |
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DENTAL NIGHTMARES...... |
americanmutt |
Aug-16-09 01:06 AM |
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The Veterans Administration Dental Clinic will do extractions for me for free |
AnotherDreamWeaver |
Aug-16-09 01:28 AM |
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Comprehensive single payer health insurance in this country would cover dental and eye care as |
avaistheone1 |
Aug-16-09 01:21 AM |
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A doctor told me something about dental care & insurance yesterday. Anyone know if it's true? |
HamdenRice |
Aug-15-09 09:18 AM |
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It makes sense... |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 09:27 AM |
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That cash and carry business only goes so far. |
Cassandra |
Aug-15-09 09:48 AM |
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As a dentist |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 09:19 AM |
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Thank you for your perspective - |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 09:25 AM |
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I should have made my post a reply to yours |
boobooday |
Aug-15-09 09:34 AM |
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Too many people don't take gum disease seriously |
NNN0LHI |
Aug-15-09 09:45 AM |
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As A Farmer |
Yellow Horse |
Aug-15-09 10:00 AM |
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Anecdotal BS... |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 10:39 AM |
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You don't realize how nice it is having posters like yourself to knock down the BS |
NNN0LHI |
Aug-15-09 01:10 PM |
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You're quite welcome |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 02:11 PM |
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"Anecdotal" my ass. I know people who had animals die, and I don't want YOUR SHIT in MY WATER. |
Yellow Horse |
Aug-15-09 02:49 PM |
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Ignorant bullshit |
alarimer |
Aug-15-09 03:42 PM |
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I call bullshit on you. Eat a goddam ton of fluoride pills if you want to... |
Yellow Horse |
Aug-15-09 03:57 PM |
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So, toxicology tests & necropsies were done to confirm that fluoride killed these animals? Uh huh |
KathieG |
Aug-15-09 03:54 PM |
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250 bucks per animal AND it has to be done within 12 hours of death. YOU wanna pay for it?? |
Yellow Horse |
Aug-15-09 04:06 PM |
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That was the most ridiculous thing you've said |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 05:21 PM |
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I would never argue against brushing your teeth with flouride toothpaste. |
Sebastian Doyle |
Aug-15-09 07:35 PM |
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I hate to tell you but |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 07:55 PM |
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And if you had one ounce of respect for other people's concerns, you might be professional. |
Yellow Horse |
Aug-16-09 01:42 AM |
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Do you live in Texas? |
Loki |
Aug-16-09 07:57 AM |
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150? Just about your post-count... |
PCIntern |
Aug-16-09 08:07 AM |
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Flouride effects in animals are the same as in humans. |
Avalux |
Aug-16-09 08:15 AM |
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So...your answer is no? I guess we will just take your word for it then. |
KathieG |
Aug-15-09 05:35 PM |
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Thank you for posting that, Yellow Horse |
Orrex |
Aug-15-09 10:38 PM |
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purity of essence |
progressoid |
Aug-16-09 01:19 AM |
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I went to a public dental clinic as a child -- we were fortunate to have one available. |
Gormy Cuss |
Aug-15-09 09:19 AM |
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I just got two implants and they will cost $9000 |
goclark |
Aug-15-09 09:37 AM |
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Agreed. Dentistry is out of reach. A few years back I had eight THOUSAND |
snappyturtle |
Aug-15-09 09:24 AM |
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I cleaned my dentist's 2 offices every weekend for 2 years |
madmax |
Aug-15-09 10:44 PM |
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I know this is odd to say BUT how about a sugar loaded addiction bill for soda like cigarettes? |
1776Forever |
Aug-15-09 09:24 AM |
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I don't like the idea of a punitive "bad food' taxes. |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 09:29 AM |
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When I was a child - over 50 years ago - soda was like water & was plastered in advertising. |
1776Forever |
Aug-15-09 09:39 AM |
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It's not just sugar... |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 09:32 AM |
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My MIL suffered from gum disease for so long |
boobooday |
Aug-15-09 09:33 AM |
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It is bizarre. |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 09:42 AM |
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I agree... |
Blue Belle |
Aug-15-09 09:34 AM |
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I have dental care but after spending thousand I started pulling my own teeth |
ThomWV |
Aug-15-09 09:42 AM |
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Your story is tragic - should never happen. And you HAVE insurance! |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 09:45 AM |
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Once again, you'd be surprised. I can't eat apples of course, but most things are OK |
ThomWV |
Aug-15-09 01:58 PM |
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Damn. Didn't that hurt like hell? |
OnyxCollie |
Aug-15-09 09:53 AM |
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No where near as bad as you might imagine |
ThomWV |
Aug-15-09 01:32 PM |
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A great place to start a single payer plan - teeth cleanings for life. |
geckosfeet |
Aug-15-09 09:47 AM |
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Exactly, and most insurance that does cover dental |
Ilsa |
Aug-15-09 09:52 AM |
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Fillings should be free, too, as should all necessary care |
Wednesdays |
Aug-15-09 09:54 AM |
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I have gum disease. This requires me to see the dentist every |
lovelyrita |
Aug-15-09 10:00 AM |
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Dental care costs have basically ruined my financial life |
Bluenorthwest |
Aug-15-09 10:01 AM |
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Am in the same situation. We dropped our Delta Dental also because it was |
glinda |
Aug-15-09 01:35 PM |
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I'm just astounded at that statement |
jmowreader |
Aug-15-09 01:35 PM |
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Great post. |
JNelson6563 |
Aug-16-09 08:45 AM |
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$70,000 was what I was told |
Oeditpus Rex |
Aug-16-09 05:06 PM |
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totally agree |
ensho |
Aug-15-09 10:09 AM |
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One wonders how much expensive treatment for heart disease could be avoided with timely dental care |
havocmom |
Aug-15-09 10:13 AM |
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The Lack of Preventive Measures in Insurance Industry is Appalling |
laughingliberal |
Aug-15-09 12:53 PM |
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Funny you should mention heart disease |
Iwillnevergiveup |
Aug-15-09 11:27 PM |
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Yep. And we treat it at great cost instead of preventing much of it with cheaper dental care. |
havocmom |
Aug-16-09 02:05 PM |
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and having unhealthy teeth is associated with increased heart disease. |
Mr Generic Other |
Aug-15-09 10:21 AM |
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Gum disease continually poisons the blood. |
Union Yes |
Aug-15-09 10:38 AM |
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Endocarditis - |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 10:52 AM |
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and I'm sitting here with a toothache that no dentist will ever see |
ensho |
Aug-15-09 12:27 PM |
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same here |
HopeOverFear |
Aug-15-09 01:47 PM |
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I'm sorry. May I ask you a question? |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 01:50 PM |
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if it was that bad (heavy infection) I'd have to go and put it on my |
ensho |
Aug-16-09 10:46 AM |
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I know the pain, I've never been to a dentist in my life. |
originalpckelly |
Aug-15-09 07:47 PM |
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Dentists are crooks. Can't stand them. |
krabigirl |
Aug-15-09 01:05 PM |
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agree |
CountAllVotes |
Aug-15-09 01:16 PM |
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No question that there are quite a few... |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 02:13 PM |
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I had to do early withdrawal from my IRA this year to pay for dental work I'd put off because |
omega minimo |
Aug-15-09 01:50 PM |
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and the appearance of your teeth can affect your income |
dugaresa |
Aug-15-09 02:02 PM |
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Aug-15-09 02:08 PM |
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Agree that not enough attention has been paid to dental as adult dental isn't covered - |
lynne |
Aug-15-09 02:16 PM |
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I had dentures shoved into my mouth when I was 12, in 1963 |
Mari333 |
Aug-15-09 02:18 PM |
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I know several people who feel better having dentures |
dixiegrrrrl |
Aug-15-09 02:33 PM |
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This is why many Americans go to Mexico for their dental care. |
subterranean |
Aug-15-09 02:20 PM |
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When I was growing up..... |
Itchinjim |
Aug-15-09 02:50 PM |
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I agree. |
SeattleGirl |
Aug-15-09 03:45 PM |
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Oral health is a medical need |
drmeow |
Aug-15-09 04:11 PM |
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Absitively and posolutely... |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 05:22 PM |
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Dentists should stop LYING ABOUT MERCURY.. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Aug-15-09 05:47 PM |
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Junk Scientists should stop lying about Hg... |
PCIntern |
Aug-15-09 07:16 PM |
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You're exactly right. Also, Mercury is in vaccines given to infants & the CDC says it's all good. |
earth mom |
Aug-15-09 09:18 PM |
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You are incorrect: mercury is not present in vaccines given to infants. |
Orrex |
Aug-15-09 11:10 PM |
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You're right--my father drove a Mercury when I was a kid |
Orrex |
Aug-15-09 10:51 PM |
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I have dental insurance through work, but ... |
Sheltiemama |
Aug-15-09 07:52 PM |
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Dental should be on there YES |
lovuian |
Aug-15-09 09:03 PM |
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I can't believe the whining dentists I've seen here on DU. |
earth mom |
Aug-15-09 09:08 PM |
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Please be specific... |
PCIntern |
Aug-16-09 04:44 AM |
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both dental and medical should be socialized |
crazy_vanilla |
Aug-15-09 09:41 PM |
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I agree completely. |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 10:21 PM |
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I don't even want to THINK about how soon our house would be paid off, if not for dental "care" |
MrMickeysMom |
Aug-15-09 10:28 PM |
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Medicare does not even cover dental. I was shocked when my mom |
Liquorice |
Aug-15-09 10:34 PM |
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That is because if any major work has to be done, it costs thousands. More profit. |
glinda |
Aug-15-09 11:01 PM |
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Right - No dental or vision care |
boomerbust |
Aug-15-09 11:10 PM |
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Medicare does cover |
Texasgal |
Aug-16-09 02:27 PM |
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Just an FYI |
boomerbust |
Aug-16-09 02:54 PM |
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I said post cataract on specs. |
Texasgal |
Aug-16-09 03:03 PM |
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It was decided 100 years ago that the scientific medical community would not cover |
Hestia |
Aug-15-09 10:49 PM |
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I've never seen a health plan that didn't cover opthamologists |
Sgent |
Aug-16-09 03:02 PM |
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Remember this? |
waiting for hope |
Aug-15-09 11:01 PM |
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That's what I referred to in my OP. |
Avalux |
Aug-15-09 11:34 PM |
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This Vet has bad teeth too |
chknltl |
Aug-16-09 03:40 AM |
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I guess i was "lucky" to be diagnosed with TMJ while in the military. |
sammytko |
Aug-16-09 02:18 PM |
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TMJ??? Ended up looking it up |
chknltl |
Aug-16-09 03:03 PM |
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I concur. |
Norrin Radd |
Aug-16-09 05:27 AM |
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My partner doesn't have ANY Dental coverage...!!! I have to pay for ALL of it OUT OF POCKET!!! |
TankLV |
Aug-16-09 05:53 AM |
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My wife the General Dentist/Orthodontist agrees |
Aviation Pro |
Aug-16-09 07:18 AM |
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It doesn't help that many dentists are real bastards. |
JNelson6563 |
Aug-16-09 07:31 AM |
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...and many patients are pricks... |
PCIntern |
Aug-16-09 08:16 AM |
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Well it might help if more dentists gave a shit |
JNelson6563 |
Aug-16-09 08:33 AM |
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We do give a shit,,,,,,,,,, |
PCIntern |
Aug-16-09 08:37 AM |
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Yes, I notice |
JNelson6563 |
Aug-16-09 08:48 AM |
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No, just on lies and grotesque misinformation |
PCIntern |
Aug-16-09 09:13 AM |
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My dentist is the one of the most decent people you will ever meet. |
hack89 |
Aug-16-09 09:52 AM |
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I too am fortunate |
JNelson6563 |
Aug-16-09 10:32 AM |
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Mine does but |
cindyfaulkner |
Aug-16-09 08:57 AM |
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So let me ask you a question - |
Avalux |
Aug-16-09 09:01 AM |
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They don't really care about your health, just forced to cover you |
Rex |
Aug-16-09 02:28 PM |
#129 |
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