A 1 year wait for dentures?

[i-need-a-martini]

This woman had to wait 17 months which is outrageous. But then the article goes on to say that the wait is NORMALLY 1 year.

I didn't realise this the norm. 

I know that the public health system has this weird process whereas they will pay for you to go to a subsidised dentist to have all of your teeth removed if they are unstable or rotting. But surely this can be followed up immediately with replacement dentures? 

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/apology-for-woman-left-with-no-teeth-for-17-months-20140126...

[boris1gary]

Thankyou newstart for your simplistic suggestions I am sure that those whose dental health has been affected by other health issues such as cancer, HIV, diabetes etc, or those of our elders who didn't retire with large super pay out's, or the homeless, or our indigenous brothers and sisters , or the unemployed, the low paid, etc ect really appreciate your constructive list.

[**meep**]

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@newstart2380 wrote:

Simple soluton

Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness.

Join a private health fund particularly if you are working and don't rely on the public health system.

Go to Bali or Thailand where you can have anything done quickly, cheaply and from friends experience, very good job.

In conclusion - be responsible for the condition and care of your own teeth.

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not sure if i should laugh or cry....

[boris1gary]

sometimes you have to laugh or you will find yourself crying. a lot.

[spotweldersfriend]

There is research going on to determine if periodontall disease (gum) can cause cardiovascular disease.Research is underway in the U.S. Scientists there believe gum disease to be a factor in heart disease and strokes

[purple_haize]

If you have rotten teeth or even just one rotten tooth, it can cause bacteria to form and it gets into the blood stream and it can cause heart problems amongst other health problems.

The dentist at the comm. dental place I went to, said you should always have bad teeth taken out, and you can ring or call into the community dental place and see about getting an appt. to have the tooth out...........they do take people on concession cards in earlier if the tooth is rotten, you dont have to wait months.

This is in Victoria.

[newstart2380]

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@**meep** wrote:

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@*mrgrizz* wrote:

why would dentures be any different to any other non life threatening treatment required under medicare?

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I hear it is difficult to chew with no teeth....

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Try "gummy bears" but you still may have to suck, think of it this way they will last longer than if you chew.

[newstart2380]

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@purple_haize wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

Simple soluton

Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness.

Join a private health fund particularly if you are working and don't rely on the public health system.

Go to Bali or Thailand where you can have anything done quickly, cheaply and from friends experience, very good job.

In conclusion - be responsible for the condition and care of your own teeth.

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Some of us are on pensions (age) and cant afford private health care.

And who are you calling lazy?

Not everyone wants to go overseas to get their teeth done.....

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Who am I calling lazy ? don't know but if the show fits - - - - - - -.

I have friends on the aged pension and they have private health care so I guess if you are doing some casual work that would be a priority particularly as more things go wrong as you get older.

As far as going to Bali or thailand, my friend had 4 implants in 10 days 12 years ago, perfect job and 1/3 the cost of having them done here. That is the total cost BTW, includes all accommodation, air fares and food etc.

So good teeth, great holiday and no problems.

[newstart2380]

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@boris1gary wrote:

Thankyou newstart for your simplistic suggestions I am sure that those whose dental health has been affected by other health issues such as cancer, HIV, diabetes etc, or those of our elders who didn't retire with large super pay out's, or the homeless, or our indigenous brothers and sisters , or the unemployed, the low paid, etc ect really appreciate your constructive list.

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Just being realistic and speaking generally not picking on specific groups.

Your groups involve children and indigenous people and did you know

The Medicare Teen Dental Plan helps you with the cost of an annual preventative dental check. It is available for all teenagers who:

• are aged between 12 to 17 years
• receive (or their family/guardian/carer receives) certain government benefits, such as the Family Tax Benefit (Part A) for at least part of the calendar year
• are eligible for Medicare

[newstart2380]

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@**meep** wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

Simple soluton

Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness.

Join a private health fund particularly if you are working and don't rely on the public health system.

Go to Bali or Thailand where you can have anything done quickly, cheaply and from friends experience, very good job.

In conclusion - be responsible for the condition and care of your own teeth.

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not sure if i should laugh or cry....

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Try laughing, it is the best medicine and also shows those lovely white well looked after teeth. LOL

[purple_haize]

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@newstart2380 wrote:

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@purple_haize wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

Simple soluton

Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness.

Join a private health fund particularly if you are working and don't rely on the public health system.

Go to Bali or Thailand where you can have anything done quickly, cheaply and from friends experience, very good job.

In conclusion - be responsible for the condition and care of your own teeth.

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Some of us are on pensions (age) and cant afford private health care.

And who are you calling lazy?

Not everyone wants to go overseas to get their teeth done.....

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Who am I calling lazy ? don't know but if the show fits - - - - - - -.

I have friends on the aged pension and they have private health care so I guess if you are doing some casual work that would be a priority particularly as more things go wrong as you get older.

As far as going to Bali or thailand, my friend had 4 implants in 10 days 12 years ago, perfect job and 1/3 the cost of having them done here. That is the total cost BTW, includes all accommodation, air fares and food etc.

So good teeth, great holiday and no problems.

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You were the one that mentioned laziness, not me.

Not all pensioners do casual work.

Good on you for having friends that have private health care........it is so expensive to have when on a pension and not doing casual work.

Not everyone wants to go to Bali of all places to get their teeth fixed.