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How do poor people go to the dentist?
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:18 pm
I know most don't
But i have an old childhood friend in BR, who is really down on his luck trying to make ends meet. Out of rehab, flooded, just nothing good going on. Trying to stay clean and he drives a tow truck.
Guy has been bitching about tooth pain for months now but can't afford go. Last thing I want is for him to resort to drugs to ease his tooth pain.
Are there any BR dentist who are understanding in a case like this? I'd even be willing to cover the up front cost for him and what not. I know of the dental school, but I think even then you probably need a referral, which is more $$$ for this guy. I'm thinking this guy might need a lot of work due to neglect and damage from drug use
Any BR people have any input? I could help the guy if he was in NOLA but he doesn't have a car yet to drive down here.
But i have an old childhood friend in BR, who is really down on his luck trying to make ends meet. Out of rehab, flooded, just nothing good going on. Trying to stay clean and he drives a tow truck.
Guy has been bitching about tooth pain for months now but can't afford go. Last thing I want is for him to resort to drugs to ease his tooth pain.
Are there any BR dentist who are understanding in a case like this? I'd even be willing to cover the up front cost for him and what not. I know of the dental school, but I think even then you probably need a referral, which is more $$$ for this guy. I'm thinking this guy might need a lot of work due to neglect and damage from drug use
Any BR people have any input? I could help the guy if he was in NOLA but he doesn't have a car yet to drive down here.
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Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:23 pm to GynoSandberg
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This post was edited on 9/30/16 at 10:26 pm
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:23 pm to GynoSandberg
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:24 pm to GynoSandberg
You are a great man, Gyne 
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:25 pm to Breauxsif
quote:
They don't and zero fricks should be given.
You like to punch babies don't you?
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:25 pm to GynoSandberg
Bottle of Jack Daniel and a pair of needle nose pliers is all a man needs
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:25 pm to GynoSandberg
Is he eligible to get Medicaid? That would open up some options for him
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:26 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:Usually by bus....
How do poor people go to the dentist?
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:30 pm to PBnJ
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Medicaid
This...
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:31 pm to GynoSandberg
There are plenty of "clinics" that also offer dental services. A girl I went to school with is a PA at a clinic that has a dental dept and with sliding scale everything is $20
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:32 pm to PBnJ
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Is he eligible to get Medicaid? That would open up some options for him
I'm not even sure how Medicaid eligibility works, but i see they have an office in BR. I will refer him there
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:33 pm to GynoSandberg
Many dentists will work out a payment plan for you. Or he could try carecredit.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:33 pm to GynoSandberg
They don't. They let Crystal Meth take care of it for them.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:36 pm to GynoSandberg
The LSU School of Dentistry in NOLA does have a program where the students work on the folks for no charge. Don't know what the criteria is to qualify for the program
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:36 pm to GynoSandberg
after some googling, there are some places that take medicaid here in BR.
https://www.ladental.org/lda/public-resources/louisiana-dental-medicaid
other sections in the tab on the left also
https://www.ladental.org/lda/public-resources/louisiana-dental-medicaid
other sections in the tab on the left also
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:39 pm to mattloc
Nah. He needs a dentist. Tooth infections can be serious business.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:42 pm to GynoSandberg
Seriously though. I recommend doing some research. There are places out there where people with low income can go.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:44 pm to GynoSandberg
There are dentist who take Medicaid. If your friend is down on his luck LSU dental school.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:44 pm to GynoSandberg
Medicaid can be a kind of lengthy process to get enrolled, and I'm pretty sure that you have to be worth close to literally nothing to qualify. It's something to look into, but I imagine that it might not be the best option.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:46 pm to Peazey
I just asked him, he makes too much for Medicaid he says
I'll research some, just wondering if any BR people had first hand knowledge
I'll research some, just wondering if any BR people had first hand knowledge
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