Quote Originally Posted by stinkyattic
You didn't even read the article.
The mother was busy dealing with her OTHER son's tooth problems.
Something also tells me that you don't know what it is like to be one of the working poor.... now, where would I get that impression?
I absolutely REFUSE, though, to get into any discussion with you, because it always puts me in a bad mood. You're such a ray of sunshine, brightening my days....
If I "didn't even read the article", then how did I know that she refused to have the kid's tooth extracted because it would have cost her $80.00?

Quote Originally Posted by Bong30
the other kids tooth decay....
6 cavitys? maybe if she gave them some milk to drink insted of SODA they would be ok.......
I neven had dental Insurance till I paid for it my self......
My MOM worked 3 jobs and paid cash for my dental, an set up a payment plan for my braces..
Im Sorry for this Young man and his Family..
But it is not the fault of the state.....
That is part of the liberalism Disorder,....."all the states fault"....no personal responsability.
She could have got one of those super cheap "discount dental" plans.... free check up and cleanings. Low cost every thing else.....
That's exactly right! There are a LOT of options. First of all, when does a dentist ever ask for money up front? They all have payment options - they would have accepted ten bucks a week as payment. Not to mention all of the other dental health programs for poor kids today, paid for by good ol' Uncle Sam.