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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
I went to the dentist today.
Treatment is going to cost at least $4,500
Who has that kind of money.
And that's not even including the anaesthesia or sedation I'll require.
Or the needed dentures afterwards.
Fck
I cant deal with this
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Unknown userMember
Hello @Xibon @The-red-centaur I did not know what else to suggest. Yes I know its serious business if you have to go online and ask for money. Had an online friend from Malaysia however in a situation of hope against hope requiring thyroid surgery fairly soon and she had absolutely no money and somehow just by chance people paid for her surgery. Had a friend of a friend in the fires in NSW with no car to get to her Bed & Breakfast to service it which was her sole income and Go fund me raised money for a replacement vehicle. One of her adult children adopted a cat and could not afford vet bills, that was another instance I knew of. The vet bills got paid. I wish there was an easier way especially when we don't know about outcomes of these things. I understand hardship and the demoralising situations people like us find ourselves in. I also don't like the way the poor get treated. Government services treat the poor like rubbish
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Thanks for the information @Former-Member , I didn't know that.
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8ppleTreeSenior Contributor
@The-red-centaur @NatureLover @Former-Member @Xibon @MayaBird07
Dental is health care and should be available to all people, not just the privileged and wealthy.
It's not right. We do care. People aren't alone. This isn't how we treat our families, this isn't how we should treat our people, any people.
You're not alone! x
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XibonSenior Contributor
Hey @Former-Member
I'm sorry, I absolutely did not mean to deride your suggestion. Its a realistic and good idea - just an option I wish people didn't have to use. It sounds like quite a distressing situation with your friend, and a similar thing happened with myself and others when our places were destroyed by flood. Nonetheless, I just wish the funding or support was there.
@8ppleTree I could not agree more, healthcare should be a basic human right.
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Unknown userMember
Yes the costs are through the roof and the situation is very demoralising. I saw my overseas friend from Malaysia have to beg for money on go fund me for her thyroid operation. She was very sick and had no money whatsoever to pay for it herself. The money came through at the last minute. We all thought she was going to die. Its a very stark reality, its unfair and people should not be placed in these situations @Xibon
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