Re: Stupid idea?

[Guest guest]

I don't have Sjogren's, but it seems that my teeth keep falling apart.

I already had one tooth that is broken, leaving the filling intact. I

had been procrastinating about having it fixed, because I know it will

need a crown. Then last week I was visiting my brother and ate some

pork skins. They were harder than the ones you buy in bags. My sister

said she was afraid to eat them because of her crowns. I said I always

thought that my one crown was stronger than my other teeth, so I chew

more on that side. In the next minute I bit into a pork skin and broke

another tooth on that side that was mostly filling. It really is

irritating because of the sharp edges it left.

It's a wonder that I have a tooth left in my head because I grew up

poor and dentist visits were rare. If we had a tooth ache, that's when

we were taken to the dentist.

So I guess I'll see you at the dentist's office, Dennis, LOL. And, no,

I don't think there's much of a chance that Medicare will help you with

the cost, unfortunately. But it wouldn't hurt to inquire. They do help

pay for my ophthalmologist visits, because I have diabetes and need to

get them checked for retinopathy, plus I have Fuchs' corneal dystrophy.

Sue

On Saturday, October 28, 2006, at 10:03 PM, betnden@... wrote:

> Since I was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, I've grown a pot full of

> cavities and lost a couple of fillings that I believe are related. I

> know

> that Medicare doesn't cover dental work, but as part of the treatment

> of

> Sjogren's shouldn't Medicare cover the repairs? I know I'm grasping at

> straws, but would there be a chance?

>

> Dennis in Eastexas

> " It's not Rocket Surgery "

[Guest guest]

Hi Dennis,

This is Steph in VA. Trying to get Medicare to cover dental work may be

possible. For me, my HMO doesn't cover vision checkups at all. However, since

vision problems are related to my RA and my meds, my rheumy & my primary care

doctor write letters to the HMO and a referral so that it is covered just like

going to the rheumy (with a specialist co-pay). I suggest talking to your

doctors. I'm sure they have dealt with this in the past.

Take care,

Steph in VA

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