Re: dentist and Dr. Capone

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Sorry about your hard day. I have been there. I would tell my friends, just

open your windows and if you hear screaming, you will know that we are at

Dental Clinic! I don't know how old is, but at least some of it could get

better. I also couldn't a toothbrush into Hannah's mouth without holding her

down, but now she requests a toothbrush! It is still bloody murder at the

dentist, but she is making progress at least with brushing teeth.

Her therapist has also used the Beckman Method (sp?) for a few years to

reduce mouth sensitivity.

Hang in there. It won't always be like this.

a (Hannah 9)

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In a message dated 1/10/2007 9:53:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

megsoracco@... writes:

Both my kids, ANgela and had dental appts today.

I was up at 5 am this morning to bring Birgitta in to the hospital for her

dental work. I had to check in at 6:15 AM. Not a good thing for a mom whose

darling child only sleeps but a few hours in the evening and must have a

bottle to get back. Of course she could not have any food or drink after

midnight. I was so tired when I took her in. But the staff was terrific and I

LOVE

her dentist. Seriously, if I wasn't married......

He is just such a gentle soul. He came in prior to procedure to discuss

what was going to happen and as he left he turned around and put both hands on

her head and gave her forehead a sweet little kiss , he then said to her, " I

will see you inside my little angel " I walked her into the operating room and

was able to hold her while she was gased up a bit. As soon as she went limp

I had to leave. Her dentist called after me and told me not to worry

because I should know he would take good care of her.

She had 17 cavities filled and 2 root canals done!!!!!!!!!! She should

have had 4 root jobs but he said once he got in there they were not necessary!

She woke up right away and seemed to be herself within the hour. I am just

soooooo gald that is over4 and now I am off to try to get her to go to

bed....I am tired!

Blessings, W

in CT

homeschooling mom to AJ (12), (8), ^l^,

(just turned 5, Trisomy 18 mosaic aka syndrome) and Birgitta (age 3,

adoption finalized 2/1/05 !!, Trisomy 21 aka Down's Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol

Syndrome, Autism, SID )

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/10/2007 9:53:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

megsoracco@... writes:

AND they don't think our insurance will pay for this whole

procedure at the hospital.

Have the dentist office call the insurance company for preapprovel. Our

health insurance covered the anesthesia and hospital, while dental will cover

some of the actual work.

Good luck.

Blessings, W

in CT

homeschooling mom to AJ (12), (8), ^l^,

(just turned 5, Trisomy 18 mosaic aka syndrome) and Birgitta (age 3,

adoption finalized 2/1/05 !!, Trisomy 21 aka Down's Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol

Syndrome, Autism, SID )

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In a message dated 1/10/2007 10:26:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

stamtorch@... writes:

Have the dentist office call the insurance company for preapprovel. Our

health insurance covered the anesthesia and hospital, while dental will

cover

some of the actual work.

Good luck.

Not always that easy. Maddie needs to get put to sleep and have some

dental work done. Our insurance won't pay (don't have dental, but docs say

it's a medical procedure because of the anesthesia), and until I go through the

whole appeal nonsense, our MA insurance won't kick in. I'm right there

with ya.....so incredibly sick of red tape.

Donna

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In a message dated 1/11/2007 3:01:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

duffey48@... writes:

don't have dental, but docs say

it's a medical procedure because of the anesthesia),

Exactly. Will it be done in a hospital setting? I took Birgitta to a

hospital for her work because an anesthesiologist must be used. Medical

insurance

is supposed to cover the anesthesiologist and facility. If you do not have

dental than the medical is not responsible for the dental fees but they

should be for the facility (hospital) and anesthesiologist.

See if you can't get the worker from the hospital who handles insurance

claims to call them. The hospital and anesthesiologist would be separate bills

from the dentist.

I hate working with the insurance companies. It's like pulling

teeth!!!!!!!!!!!! (yes, pun intended)

Blessings, W

in CT

homeschooling mom to AJ (12), (8), ^l^,

(just turned 5, Trisomy 18 mosaic aka syndrome) and Birgitta (age 3,

adoption finalized 2/1/05 !!, Trisomy 21 aka Down's Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol

Syndrome, Autism, SID )

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/11/2007 3:23:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

stamtorch@... writes:

Exactly. Will it be done in a hospital setting? I took Birgitta to a

hospital for her work because an anesthesiologist must be used. Medical

insurance

is supposed to cover the anesthesiologist and facility. If you do not have

dental than the medical is not responsible for the dental fees but they

should be for the facility (hospital) and anesthesiologist.

,

Yes, it will be in St. 's Hospital for children. See,

what's SUPPOSED to happen is that when our family insurance denies coverage,

her medical assistance insurance is supposed to kick in. It didn't, so I

have to make phone calls and find out the next step. I'm guessing that I

need

to appeal, be denied, then get MA to pay. It's ridiculous. Duff wants

me to just schedule it and pay for it, but it's not like it's a crisis; she

just needs a good cleaning and a couple fillings.

Donna

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In a message dated 1/12/2007 5:46:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

duffey48@... writes:

It didn't, so I

have to make phone calls and find out the next step. I'm guessing that I

need

to appeal, be denied, then get MA to pay. It's ridiculous.

UGH!!!! Like we all need this kind of cr*p to deal with.

If I am able to get out and be a big volunteer one day (provided my younger

two are independent) I am going to be a special needs advocate. I will just

go into hospitals and fight for families that are too tired to anymore or I

will call the insurance companies and hassle them so parents can do what they

should be which is attending to their families.

I want to help others who just don't have the time and strength to fight

anymore. Of course my dh says it is just that I love a good fight! (I kinda

do)

Blessings, W

in CT

homeschooling mom to AJ (12), (8), ^l^,

(just turned 5, Trisomy 18 mosaic aka syndrome) and Birgitta (age 3,

adoption finalized 2/1/05 !!, Trisomy 21 aka Down's Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol

Syndrome, Autism, SID )