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IrouxRikki

Please Help (Emergency)

I need to get some dental work done, urgently, my only other option besides asking for kindness, is getting a credit card and those scare me. Ive exhausted all other options, dental schools, tried getting state insurance, please, i dont want to put all the responsibility on the kindness of others, so im not gonna ask for the full amount. My dental situation is really bad, i dont smoke, i dont drink soda, i dont eat sweets, i apparently was born with really thin enamel and also have chronic acid reflus and had no idea it was this bad, i could lose 17 teeth, but the dentist im working with said its fixable and after the procedures, he can help me maintain and it wont ever get this bad again. Ive been looking for more options, and everywhere i look and everyone i talk to says gofundme is worse then paypal. I dont understand how gofundme works, and i tried to set one up, but my phone completely blank pages the cover photo step and i cant progress. Please, ive gotten to the point of going outside on my time off to hold up a sign, its not really working. Im asking for any little bit people can help me with, even if its just spreading this journal around everywhere. The more people who see it, the more likely for success. Ive always gone out of my way to help others to the point of where i have become homeless and gone hungry, i dont want that for anyone, especially in these hard times. Now im gonna try and type all this dental language stuff in here cause i cant post a picture, so bear with me.

 
Tooth     SURF       CODE       Description                                         Fee

                                D1110      Prophylaxis-adult                                 106.00
                                                                                     Visit 1 Totals     106.00

2             MODLB   D2394      Resin composite-4+s, posterior        409.00
3             MODL     D2394       Resin composite-4+s, posterior        409.00
4                             D2750       Crown-porc fuse high noble mtl (priority possible root canal)   1123.00
4                             D2950       Core buildup, include any pins           281.00
5             ODB        D2393       Resin composite-3s, posterior           315.00
6             DLF         D2332       Resin-three surfaces, anterior            274.00
8             MLF        D2332       Resin-three surfaces, anterior            274.00
                                                                                      Visit 2 Totals   3085.00

4                             D2700       Crown Seat                                                0.00
                                                                                    Visit 3 Totals           0.00

10           DLF         D2332       Resin-three surfaces, anterior           274.00
12           DOB        D2393       Resin composite-3s, posterior           315.00
15           B5           D2391       Resin composite-1s, posterior           201.00
                                                                                     Visit 4 Totals      790.00

18           B5           D2391       Resin composite-1s, posterior           201.00
20           B5           D2391       Resin composite-1s, posterior           201.00
21           MO         D2392       Resin composite-2s, posterior            263.00
22           MLF       D2332        Resin-three surfaces, anterior            274.00
22           DLF        D2332        Resin-three surfaces, anterior            274.00
                                                                                      Visit 5 Totals   1213.00

26           DLF        D2332        Resin-three surfaces, anterior            274.00
28           B5          D2391        Resin composite-1s, posterior           201.00
29           MOD      D2393        Resin composite-3s, posterior           315.00
30           B5          D2391        Resin composite-1s, posterior           201.00
31           B5          D2391        Resin composite-1s, posterior           201.00
                                                                                      Visit 6 Totals   1192.00

TOTAL AMOUNT                                                  TOTAL AMOUNT   6386.00

So, as you can see, its a lot of work, but we have a plan, the only bit im asking for help with, is visit number 2, the big one, the dentist wants that one in full, the other visits they will set up a payment plan for me. That took awhile to type all out on my phone lol, anything helps, if its a little, or just posting a journal and linking back here and spreading the word. A mouse really needs his teeth, yeah i know dumb joke. If someone can help me with gofundme, thatd be great. But for now, i just have my paypal, and im not gonna remove the funds til its at the amount i need, or close to.

Anyone who wants to be paid back, you will be paid back in time, not forever, but have patience please.
I will make a journal with everyone who wants to be paid back. I always keep my word, and i know thats not much on the internet. But please i need help, spread the word, help with funds, something, anything. I dont know what else to say, so i mean, i guess this is the end of this journal.


Your little neon squeaker
-Irou

Thank you for reading.

Total Funds Raised
(3097.40/3085.00)

(Edit: the journal looks like garbage cause i typed this on movile and everything looked fine, but the page width is thinner then what the text box is.)
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Added: 4 years, 4 months ago
 
Sangie
4 years, 4 months ago
Fuck dentists and fuck the US dental system. I know ACA has open enrollment now, but most of their dental plans require a 6-12 month waiting period for major procedures.

I would definitely try to get a second opinion. Some dental offices will do payment plans and have fixed interest loans so you don't need to get a credit card.

Do you have Lyft in your area? I have a referral code so you can get $2000 guaranteed in 30 days. If you don't have a car, they have a rental program. Would be worth looking into.

I hope you feel better hon. I'm drowning in debt and wish I could help.

Also if you have Cash App, I recommend posting your cash app ID too.
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Ive gottena few other opinions, they all said the same thing, and a friend is a dentist, he said the same thing, no i dont have a car, no i dont want a car, and yeah, this is my only option, asking for donations or loans, or people spreading the word by making a journal
TheChoate
4 years, 4 months ago
Saw DjijeyHellfire‘s journal. I sent what I could. Hope it helps.
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Thank you
BullseyeBronco
4 years, 4 months ago
Let me know if you got the PayPal from my Gmail.
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
I did get it, thank you so much
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Thank you everyone so far, im shocked at the help and support, please keep spreading the word, any and all support really helps, i appreciate and love every single one of you. If you want me to pay you back, please send me a note so i can keep track.
SebastianTheRoo
4 years, 4 months ago
Would help if I could...I'll spread the word when I can later
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Thank you
Fusionxglave
4 years, 4 months ago
I'll send a bit of help as well. :3
You have helped me during my worst times. :3
Darkinian
4 years, 4 months ago
Wow thats so much! If you was near Mexico you could get the same stuff but for much cheaper costs. Medical tourism is very popular among people that live at the border. Heard some people even go by plane to Mexico for medical stuff since is cheaper do that instead of use the doctor in their cities. The stuff mexicans and americans use are the same, even the brands but mexico is much more cheaper.
Not just that, the dental capital of the world is literally in Mexico. Here some videos, also check the comments of the opinions of the people that go there.
https://youtu.be/XOc0HS_pMRs
https://youtu.be/yr167rvTaY8
Darkinian
4 years, 4 months ago
Found another link about it. Even people from Canada cross all the USA for go to the mexican city "Algodones". Please check it out, you could end saving around 60-80% of the cost and get treated in the considered the best city for most of this procedures. (This city speaks english in case was needed to be said)
https://www.dentaldepartures.com/article/algodones-the-...
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
The issue is, id have to go to mexico 6 times, and i dont have that money, and i doubt they wont take anything less then full payment up front
Lewyn
4 years, 4 months ago
So if you call around and ask. Some Dentist will Give you huge discounts if your not paying with insurance  and pay with Cash. I had to do this to get my wisdom tooth out.

Some offices also have payment plans too. Or they may priority to what is the most important to least.
Lewyn
4 years, 4 months ago
Also Root Canals often don't work, they just slow the process making the tooth last a few more years. So unless its in the front its not worth
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Yes, i have done all this, this is my best option, hes cutting me a big deal as it is and working with me, i just need to raise the funds for the biggest visit, and the rest will get done and on a payment plan
SweetKiche
4 years, 4 months ago
Hi there. I spread the word myself. Alas I have nothing to give but I do hope you raise the funds needed to assist you in getting the necessary procedures done. Please get well soon and I wish you luck!
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Thank you very much
ArmadilloZero
4 years, 4 months ago
I know it would suck, but have you considered the option of full extraction and false teeth?
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
I already have one tooth gone, and dentists wont remove teeth unless its absolutely necessary, which that means infections and yeah. Plus if i got them all removed, i would literally have an entire row gone, specifically it would be every tooth except my front ones
Tsuu
4 years, 4 months ago
Ill chip in.  Got directed from hexxy. I hope you get the help you need.
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Thank you, and if you can, please spread the word
Fynnley
4 years, 4 months ago
Jesus how can tooth stuff cost that much?! Wish you the best of luck with this!
coming from Europe i seriously dont get those prices haha
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Yeah, it does get this high over here, if you can spread the word, id appreciate that
TwoTails
4 years, 4 months ago
Ah, thought you seemed familiar.

Well it's good you have the chance to get it dealt with.
You should because it can get cripplingly painful from time to time if you don't.
I've given up long ago in my case though, mostly ingrown impacted wisdom teeth that slowly crushed each over time then keep infecting & pushing out shards from time to time, fun fun.
Though I've learned warm packs (but not hot) are often better at numbing tooth pain for some strange reason (in my case, plus those benzocaine gels).
(I don't have the option to ask others for help in my case, because I'd lose heating assistance & medicaid plus probably have to pay taxes on it which would complicate things, the poverty trap, get severely punished for trying to fix things).
So in other words best to prevent it from getting worse, keep asking til you get there.
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Im trying, i really am, losing plenty of sleep over this
TwoTails
4 years, 4 months ago
Well, worrying to the point of stressing is a bit too much. Meant more just staying on top of it, like keep on mind questioning which purchases can be reduced more for now, what little things might raise a bit more (odd jobs on uneventful days), etc

Oh, don't sell things you don't wanna give up, tends to be a mistake for people because it's a net loss later because they'd likely try to buy such back later.
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Well, when you also suffer from chronic anxiety and chronic panic attacks, yeah, kind of hard not to lol, and sadly i am looking at selling my things to try and raise funds now. My teeth hurt more and more with each passing day
DavidArdilla
4 years, 4 months ago
Hi, I don't know you, but I saw
TwoTails
TwoTails
mention you in a journal and I decidid to give a bit. It's not much, but I hope it helps.

It's so damn obvious that we definitely need changes in this broken healthcare system we have in this country. If you haven't seen this clip, it's worth a watch (and let others know about it)- it shows people in other countries with some form of universal healthcare reacting to rightwing talking points about healthcare and the prices for healthcare here in the US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLm4CviHTA8

Hope you achieve your fundraising goal.
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
I really appreciate it, and thank you, it does mean a lot
BogdanUrs
4 years, 4 months ago
if it were me i'd probably just get those teeth pulled or something. no point spending loads of money just to potentially be in more pain sometime down the line

anyway i'll spread the word. it's the least i can do :)
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Well, thing is, only one may meed to be pulled, but its saveable, and ive already had one pulled, if i had them all pulled, id be missing half my teeth, but you dont have to spread the word, ive hit my goal, but thank you so much for considering it
BogdanUrs
4 years, 4 months ago
oh, in that case congrats on raising the money you need :)
IrouxRikki
4 years, 4 months ago
Thank you
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