This country needs a national dental insurance program

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - This country needs a national dental insurance program

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:41:45 AM EDT

Why should I have to pay for my own dental work. Why should I face financial ruin because I need 1000's of dollars worth of dental work. Its only fair. Having dental insurance is a right, not a privilege. We should tax the evil rich white men to pay for it too.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:42:36 AM EDT

[#1]

Do I detect sarcasm?

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:43:30 AM EDT

[#2]

I shouldn't have to wash my truck.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:44:12 AM EDT

[#3]

Ooooh, I smell an ADA suit with the "orthodontically challenged" as plaintiffs.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:44:20 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

I shouldn't have to wash my truck.

I shouldn't have to wipe my butt.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:44:23 AM EDT

[#5]

Sarcasm is funny. People don't have a God given right to perfect pearly white teeth.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:44:37 AM EDT

[#6]

Don't forget pet insurance... those vet bills add up!

The rich have enough money, let them pay for us!

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:44:52 AM EDT

[#7]

Everyone in America as great teeth.

Let's not fuck that one up

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:45:17 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Sarcasm is funny. People don't have a God given right to perfect pearly white teeth.

Are you a racist? ( that was sarcasm if it wasn't obvious )

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:46:14 AM EDT

[#9]

Republicans only want rich people to have teeth.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:47:10 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Sarcasm is funny. People don't have a God given right to perfect pearly white teeth.

Does God guarantee our right to not be taxed too?

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:47:20 AM EDT

[#11]

It's Bush's fault I have gingivitis!!!!!!

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:48:49 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Republicans only want rich people to have teeth.

This.

Hell, poor people don't need teeth for all those sugary sodas and potato chips right?

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:56:16 AM EDT

[#13]

I think there's a Dental Cartel.

Not enough Schools, not enough Dentists, keeping the prices high like OPEC.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:57:27 AM EDT

[#14]

actually that is something i always wondered about. If dentists are doctors why the need for seperate dental insurance? it's part of your health and severe dental problems can cause serious health issues.

i am not talking elective crap like teeth whitening.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:58:21 AM EDT

[#15]

I would consider supporting a national breath mint program.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:58:31 AM EDT

[#16]

I shouldn't have to work. My food should be fed to me by nubile maidens.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:58:34 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Why should I have to pay for my own dental work. Why should I face financial ruin because I need 1000's of dollars worth of dental work. Its only fair. Having dental insurance is a right, not a privilege. We should tax the evil rich white men to pay for it too.

Eating is a right!

Unless you want salty, sugary or fatty food.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:59:39 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

actually that is something i always wondered about. If dentists are doctors why the need for seperate dental insurance? it's part of your health and severe dental problems can cause serious health issues.

i am not talking elective crap like teeth whitening.

This is true. Buddy of mine got snake bit about six months after having all his rotten teeth pulled. Doc told him if he still had those teeth he'd have been a goner.

Rotten teeth take a big toll on your body.

Posted: 4/21/2010 9:59:48 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Republicans only want rich people to have teeth.

Makes blow jobs from the poor and downtrodden moar better.

Posted: 4/21/2010 10:12:05 AM EDT

[#20]

drsalee: son....i am disappoint :(

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Posted: 4/21/2010 11:07:25 AM EDT

[#21]

I have a clean pair of pliers, give me your address and I will give you some free dental work..

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:09:28 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why should I have to pay for my own dental work. Why should I face financial ruin because I need 1000's of dollars worth of dental work. Its only fair. Having dental insurance is a right, not a privilege. We should tax the evil rich white men to pay for it too.

Eating is a right!

Unless you want salty, sugary or fatty delicious food.

That's more like it.

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:11:31 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Why should I have to pay for my own dental work. Why should I face financial ruin because I need 1000's of dollars worth of dental work. Its only fair. Having dental insurance is a right, not a privilege. We should tax the evil rich white men to pay for it too.

Great, a toofer.

TRG

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:12:33 AM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
Republicans only want rich people to have teeth.

Makes blow jobs from the poor and downtrodden moar better.

Exactly. Plus it makes the Obama voter shelters cheaper to run since all they can eat is pudding.

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:17:03 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
actually that is something i always wondered about. If dentists are doctors why the need for seperate dental insurance? it's part of your health and severe dental problems can cause serious health issues.

i am not talking elective crap like teeth whitening.

Because dental insurance is not insurance. The cap is set so low, typically $1000-1500 dollars a year, that many, many people max out their "insurance". Also major procedures, such as crowns or root canals, either max out the insurance instantly or are covered at a low percentage. Basically you are paying a middle man to pay a percentage of your dental care. Dental insurance is a completely different animal than medical insurance, so there is no reason to combine them.

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:23:28 AM EDT

[#26]

Look at how well that's working in Britian.....

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:24:18 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Quoted:

actually that is something i always wondered about. If dentists are doctors why the need for seperate dental insurance? it's part of your health and severe dental problems can cause serious health issues.

i am not talking elective crap like teeth whitening.

Because dental insurance is not insurance. The cap is set so low, typically $1000-1500 dollars a year, that many, many people max out their "insurance". Also major procedures, such as crowns or root canals, either max out the insurance instantly or are covered at a low percentage. Basically you are paying a middle man to pay a percentage of your dental care. Dental insurance is a completely different animal than medical insurance, so there is no reason to combine them.

The dental insurance I was offered when I retired cost about $200 a year. About what it was worth so I self-insured. Not a complaint, just saying I was at best trading dollars. A LOT of people expect it to "pay off" in that you get more in services than you pay in premiums. I'd rather be charged a fair price for services that has nothing to do with the those who don't pay.

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:24:40 AM EDT

[#28]

Why don't I have s nicer car? Dammit, this is unfair

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:25:29 AM EDT

[#29]

I also think they should have a national hair transplant insurance. I didn't ask for the genes I got. It's unfair that some of you guys have a full head of hair and I don't. I'm gonna write my Congressman.

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:26:36 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
Ooooh, I smell an ADA suit with the "orthodontically challenged" as plaintiffs.

Ironically, the American Dental Association and the Americans with Disabilities Act have the same acronym.

It is the ADA vs. the ADA.

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:26:51 AM EDT

[#31]

Usage of prostitutes is a right. I can't afford them and I can't afford to cure the STDs they'd give me.

I demand you pay for quality hookers for me. Three times a week should do it.

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:28:38 AM EDT

[#32]

Dental work is the one thing I actually get so cheap, it might as well be free (I love my new job).

I don't even have dental insurance.

Posted: 4/21/2010 11:40:34 AM EDT

[#33]

Hey, I'm all for it.

Give everyone a toothbrush, some toothpaste, and floss. Tell them to use them after every meal. There you go!

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