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I don't know what to do !
I am a 30 year old female and I live at home my mom and stepdad . I live at home because I have some disabilities. I just dentures and the place I went to did not do them right. My stepdad has took me 3 times already and refuses to take me again. The dentures are to big for mouthy. I can't even wear them . I don't drive due to anxiety. He yelled at me when I asked me to take me again. My mom can't take me due to an illness where she uses a wheelchair. I don't know where to turn. I even suggedted going on the medical van by myself because they take you to all appointments for free if you have Medicare but my mom said no to that. Is there anything else I can do to get these things fixed. I have been going around with no teeth.
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Hi Unnamed,
I’m sorry to hear that your stepdad was unkind when you asked to go for adjustments. I don’t know your relationship, but perhaps that would be a separate question if it’s a big enough issue that you feel the need to ask for help with that. I’ll focus on your teeth in my answer.
Quality of the dentures:
You said you’ve been to have adjustments three times already. Is the place making a good effort to have them adjusted when you go? Is there another clinic that you think will do a better job?
Ability to travel independently:
Why did your mother say no to using the unaccompanied medical van? Maybe she has a good reason. Is it possible for her to go together with you? Do you actually need her permission? If you don’t *need* her permission, be sure to consider why she doesn’t want you to. Maybe her reason is a good one. Can you get a personal friend to go with you, that she will agree to?
If you have not already, perhaps seeking professional treatment (counselling or pharmaceutical) for the anxiety you experience when driving could open up a greater ability for you to travel.
Coping until you have comfortable dentures:
What is a bigger issue for you; The way it looks, or pain eating?
If you are having pain eating, you cold try eating soft foods, or blend your food until you can get things fixed. Showing your parents that it hurts you to eat may help them have empathy and agree to take you to an appointment.
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What kind of disability do you have? This is relevant because if it’s physical it may be harder for you to get to the clinic on your own, or if it’s mental, it may mean you need to convince your parents, because you don’t have your own legal capacity to do things unless they allow it.
Do you have insurances that cover transport?
What is your financial situation – Could you use a taxi if needed?
How far is the dental clinic?
I hope this helps you think of a good way to have your dentures fixed, and generally gain more freedom in your life.
-Silentone
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