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Disabled Without Dental Care

Disabled without dental care? I have researched this topic at length for various reasons. The NFDH is a great resource for more information. If you know someone who is disabled and does not have dental coverage, consider visiting the NFDH. In addition, check with your local social services and support groups. Many support groups specific to a given diability can provide a wealth of information for not only dental work but for free medical services as well.

If you are reading this and have additional information/resources, please send me an email. I will gladly research the information add it to my site. Far too often people seem to forget about the importance of dental care especially for the disabled. Focus is always on medical and for good reason, but let's not forget about dental care for the disabled.

I have spent years participating in various online forums dedicated to helping the poor find dental care. Unfortunately, most of the poor are disabled and do not have the means to work nor commute very far. Dental care for the disabled has always been of interest to me simply because most advocates focus on health care. I will continue to research this subject and post updates as they become available. Take care and God Bless!

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DATE: 2/2/2012 4:02:16 PM ... SCREEN NAME: meme
This is for a firend of mine. She is 39 just got on ssi and medicare. Her teeth are all rotten out to the roots and she is in alot of pain. Went to dentist and said he could not pull them, they would have to be cut out surgically and would cost $6,500. She has no money, getting food stamps and her sci is very small. She has heart problems and takes pain medication for her teeth and other problems. She needs help with the removal of her teeth. What can she do.

Thank you, and God Bless
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DATE: 1/27/2012 2:10:42 PM ... SCREEN NAME: Brighteyes001122@aol.com
I am on diability and food stamps, and cannot afford the serious dental care I need. I can hardly afford everyday things, and haven't bought clothes in years. I am afraid that because I already had cancer, it may reappear in my mouth. I am so scared. I really need help. I am trying my best to keep the faith. Thank you for reading.
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DATE: 1/27/2012 12:55:32 AM ... SCREEN NAME: Disabled and broken
I have a disorder called rsd/Crps. I've been out of work for 6yrs and the meds to control the pain have literally distorted my once captivating smile.i miss kissing,eating,smiling! I don't see anyone because of the rsd and my mouth.i am in so much pain orally due to not having money to pay for the work needed.i've started developing heart rythym issues that I know is b/c of my decay in my mouth.is there a dentist out there willing to help me.? Possibly doing it for free or some sort of payment plan ? I just want some of my life back since I can't control the rsd I am trying to control this mouth issue. Can someone help me? Please.
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DATE: 1/25/2012 7:27:47 PM ... SCREEN NAME: harlie08
DATE: 1/25/2012 7:08:23 PM ... SCREEN NAME:
I am just appalled at the fact that each state can choose to with hold dental care for adults with medicaid! I practiced as a nurse for 25 years and now find myself disabled and cannot work and now am receiving SS disabilty which we all know does not cover dental.After all the years of receiving the best of health and dental care as a health care employee im now finding myself at a loss for words and pretty perterbed at our systems and available care for the low income, retired, and disabled!I am now desperately in need of dentures and cannot get access to them!!! My mouth is being chewed up from the partial that contains metal that surrounded my crowns which are now broke off...and have no more lower teeth due to periodontal disease.So therefore i find myself without teeth to even be able to eat! Severe weight loss is ensuing...The availability of dental care for low income retired and disabled adults in this county has become a disgrace to say the least! Our congressmen and public officials should be ashamed of themselves when it comes to their voting on such issues!But i suppose they are rich enough to pay for such care for their aging parents and really could care less about the rest of the aging population...what a shame the way our country has become and the way our disabled and elderly are treated...DISCARDABLE!!!!!!! WHAT A DISGRACE!!!!!!!!!!!
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DATE: 1/17/2012 8:59:40 AM ... SCREEN NAME: Blondy3068@aol.com
Hi i am on disability without dental care. I need to go to the dentist but cannot afford it. I live in staten island. Do you know where i can go to get help. I would appreciate it. Thank you
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DATE: 1/3/2012 3:33:21 PM ... SCREEN NAME: nova9sw
The link for the National Foundation of Dentistry for handicapped does not work.
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