Re: IL Medicaid and Dentistry

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

Try going here and click on member brochures. It will pull up a pdf file and

the adult services section is closer to the end. Some of it is hard to know

what they are talking about because I'm no dentist. But maybe it might help

you.

www.doralusa.com/Members/MemberDocuments.aspx?state=IL

Diane Fox

IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no

relief. How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental

exam? Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a

" rite of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't

go back and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve

good oral health.

Pam

Western Springs

[Guest guest]

Pam:

This is a REALLY important topic. Dental health effects nutrition, behavior

and general well being. Thanks for bringing it up. So many of us have children

who are not able to tell us what hurts...

We use a fabulous children's dentist who will continue to see Noah even though

he is well past her typical client's age...

But then, we pay out of pocket. Does anyone have experiences using medicaid

dental services?

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no

relief. How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental

exam? Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a

" rite of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't

go back and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve

good oral health.

Pam

Western Springs

[Guest guest]

For several years, we let Josh's oral health slide. It seemed so much easier

than the struggle of visiting the dentist for a checkup. How do others reconcile

the need to physically restrain their adult child for a comprehensive dental

exam? Doesn't it seem easier to just avoid it? Personally, I am not comfortable

holding Josh down for medical procedures - no matter how quick or how

important.

Right now, Josh receives dental services from Loyola Oral Health Center as a

Medicaid patient but I am unsure what services he will be able to acess after

age 21.

Pam

Western Springs

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--------- IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no relief.

How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental exam?

Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a " rite

of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't go back

and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve good

oral health.

Pam

Western Springs

[Guest guest]

Have you called Doral, Pam?

I agree about holding people down for procedures....I wonder if there is

something, maybe hypnosis, that can be tried? Cognitive-behavioral therapy?

I got lucky...Noah outgrew the fear and he is a very cooperative patient.

When he was little, I got in the chair with him and wrapped myself around him,

pretty much!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no

relief. How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental

exam? Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a

" rite of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't

go back and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve

good oral health.

Pam

Western Springs

[Guest guest]

Our dentist suggested a small dose of valium before my son's appt. It

helped tremendously. I would, of course, check with your doctor first

to make sure it is appropriate.

On Apr 18, 2008, at 6:03 PM, pam_harris@... wrote:

> For several years, we let Josh's oral health slide. It seemed so

> much easier than the struggle of visiting the dentist for a checkup.

> How do others reconcile the need to physically restrain their adult

> child for a comprehensive dental exam? Doesn't it seem easier to

> just avoid it? Personally, I am not comfortable holding Josh down

> for medical procedures - no matter how quick or how important.

> Right now, Josh receives dental services from Loyola Oral Health

> Center as a Medicaid patient but I am unsure what services he will

> be able to acess after age 21.

> Pam

> Western Springs

>

> --

> Strengthening the Family's Voice of AAC /

> Check out our FLICKR

> http://www.flickr.com/photos/aacfamily/

> Check out our BLOG

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>

> --------- IL Medicaid and Dentistry

>

> Hi -

> " But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21

> and older. Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid

> dental benefits to adults, and six states do not offer any adult

> dental benefits. Emergency services, such as tooth extractions and

> oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. " This quote is

> from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care for

> Individuals with Special Needs.

>

> I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in

> Illinois. Can anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental

> provider is Doral.

>

> Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and

> deeply infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental

> issues. The post about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism

> reminded me of our experiences with Josh.

>

> The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and

> limited or non verbal communication skills. We are now about 10

> weeks post dental surgery and the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it

> appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs of Josh's molars

> necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

> tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

>

> Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now,

> looking back can we see the huge difference.

>

> Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting

> no relief. How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in

> others?

>

> When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive

> dental exam? Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom

> tooth eruption is a " rite of passage " - for many, impactions occur

> and need intervention. We can't go back and change yesterday but we

> can start today to help our children achieve good oral health.

>

> Pam

> Western Springs

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have been taking my son to a wonderful dentist who has been able to work on my

son's teeth without me even being in the room. He is always the last appointment

of the day so there are less people around and it allows them more time. They

are excellent with him. I know they only do kids I am hoping though that they

will continue to see him even though he's an adult now.

mar

--------- IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no relief.

How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental exam?

Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a " rite

of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't go back

and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve good

oral health.

Pam

Western Springs

[Guest guest]

Did you ever try light sedation, or gas. The gas worked the best on our

daughter, and she didn't remember much of the procedure - which was also

beneficial.

IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no

relief. How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental

exam? Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a

" rite of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't

go back and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve

good oral health.

Pam

Western Springs

[Guest guest]

I wouldn't even think of letting the dentist do any procedure other than

cleaning on ME without nitrous...

It is a good suggestion, .

My son Noah does way better in the dentist's chair than I do!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no

relief. How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental

exam? Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a

" rite of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't

go back and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve

good oral health.

Pam

Western Springs

[Guest guest]

Pam do they sedate him? Quentin just won't open his mouth and I was told that

sedating him would

allow the dentist to do what he needs to but I haven't done it yet.

Thais

--

WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.com)

[Guest guest]

Another great resource (but far) is Milestone Dental Clinic. They are in

Rockford but I have only heard good things about them from all of the

families I have referred there. They also except Medicaid and sliding scale.

Here is their website -http://www.milestoneinc.org/Dentalclinic.htm

I have also referred families to Louisa at Il. Foundation of

Dentistry for the Handicapped and while it did take a while for her to find

someone, the families have been very happy with the dentist and have even

switched to him for themselves.

Illinois Masonic and UIC have also been good but not sure if they are

accepting any new referrals.

DORAL is really the place to start.

Hope this helps!

--

Lew, Service Facilitator

Clearbrook

lisamlew@...

phone/fax 847-681-1357

[Guest guest]

Thanks, .

Milestone had been mentioned and I mentioned Louisa ...her number at

Foundation for Dentistry for the Handicapped is 847-498-0385.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Another great resource (but far) is Milestone Dental Clinic. They are in

Rockford but I have only heard good things about them from all of the

families I have referred there. They also except Medicaid and sliding scale.

Here is their website -http://www.milestoneinc.org/Dentalclinic.htm

I have also referred families to Louisa at Il. Foundation of

Dentistry for the Handicapped and while it did take a while for her to find

someone, the families have been very happy with the dentist and have even

switched to him for themselves.

Illinois Masonic and UIC have also been good but not sure if they are

accepting any new referrals.

DORAL is really the place to start.

Hope this helps!

--

Lew, Service Facilitator

Clearbrook

lisamlew@...

phone/fax 847-681-1357

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Does any one know if top braces would ever be covered by Medicaid from thumb

sucking as part of an on going " tic " ???

My daughter started sucking her thumb at age 3 years 3 months. It was 1 WEEK

after she was put under using anesthesia while our PEDS Dentist worked on

fillings and put crowns on 3 of her back molars from decay caused by seizure

medications. She sucked her thumb non stop even after we TRIED every trick in

the book from the THUM

nail polish....to mittens taped to her at night. She finally stopped sucking

her thumb about 2 years ago when she was 12. Now she has such an open bite that

the Orthodontist said she feels she is past the point of braces and may need

oral surgery to put the jaw bone back in place. (actually her bite has gotten a

little better in the two years that have passed and she has not sucked her

thumb).

Thanks in advance if any one has this answer. If this is a possibility, it

would save us $1500.00 that we do not have.

I just want my daughter to look as " normal'?? as possible in this cruel world.

Why add more " elements " for others to

use in offending our beautiful children?

Thanks,

Anne

--------- Re: IL Medicaid and Dentistry

>

>

> Another great resource (but far) is Milestone Dental Clinic. They are in

> Rockford but I have only heard good things about them from all of the

> families I have referred there. They also except Medicaid and sliding scale.

> Here is their website -http://www.milestoneinc.org/Dentalclinic.htm

>

> I have also referred families to Louisa at Il. Foundation of

> Dentistry for the Handicapped and while it did take a while for her to find

> someone, the families have been very happy with the dentist and have even

> switched to him for themselves.

>

> Illinois Masonic and UIC have also been good but not sure if they are

> accepting any new referrals.

>

> DORAL is really the place to start.

>

> Hope this helps!

>

> --

> Lew, Service Facilitator

> Clearbrook

> lisamlew@...

> phone/fax 847-681-1357

>

>

[Guest guest]

Couldn't they give him something to calm him like Valium?? I know that some

parents have used that, dental care is so important and can really cause harm if

it's not taken care of.

H.

Re: IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Have you called Doral, Pam?

I agree about holding people down for procedures....I wonder if there is

something, maybe hypnosis, that can be tried? Cognitive-behavioral therapy?

I got lucky...Noah outgrew the fear and he is a very cooperative patient.

When he was little, I got in the chair with him and wrapped myself around him,

pretty much!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no

relief. How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental

exam? Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a

" rite of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't

go back and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve

good oral health.

Pam

Western Springs

[Guest guest]

We've never had a problem with dental, but when my son had Lasik, the Dr.

ordered Valium so he could take it right before the procedure. It worked great.

Kay

sunshinebeaches3@... wrote:

Couldn't they give him something to calm him like Valium?? I know that

some parents have used that, dental care is so important and can really cause

harm if it's not taken care of.

H.

Re: IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Have you called Doral, Pam?

I agree about holding people down for procedures....I wonder if there is

something, maybe hypnosis, that can be tried? Cognitive-behavioral therapy?

I got lucky...Noah outgrew the fear and he is a very cooperative patient.

When he was little, I got in the chair with him and wrapped myself around him,

pretty much!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

IL Medicaid and Dentistry

Hi -

" But, Medicaid dentistry is an optional service for adults, age 21 and older.

Only 10 states provide full or comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits to adults,

and six states do not offer any adult dental benefits. Emergency services, such

as tooth extractions and oral surgery, are provided to adults in 20 states. "

This quote is from the most recent issue of EP magazine's article, Dental Care

for Individuals with Special Needs.

I cannot find what adult Medicaid dental services are offered in Illinois. Can

anyone answer this for me? I know that the IL dental provider is Doral.

Since my son Josh's recent problem with an impacted wisdom tooth and deeply

infected cavity in a back molar, I am interested in dental issues. The post

about the young man with Down Syndrome and autism reminded me of our experiences

with Josh.

The issues: chronic or acute pain, developmental disability and limited or non

verbal communication skills. We are now about 10 weeks post dental surgery and

the subsequent start of Prevacid. (it appeared that acid reflux eroded the backs

of Josh's molars necessitating their removal as well as his wisdom teeth and the

tooth with the deep, infected cavity. Yes, he had 9 extractions.

Josh is a content, funny and easy to be around guy. Only now, looking back can

we see the huge difference.

Imagine going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain and getting no

relief. How much would that alter your disposition? Your trust in others?

When was the last time your adult child with DD had a comprehensive dental

exam? Are you monitoring daily brushing and flossing? Wisdom tooth eruption is a

" rite of passage " - for many, impactions occur and need intervention. We can't

go back and change yesterday but we can start today to help our children achieve

good oral health.

Pam

Western Springs