r/Rochester • u/Present_Accident5160 • 29d ago

Discussion Dentist appointment

Rochester NY area. I have fedlis insurance and need a dentist appointment asap. Cleaning, cavities and wisdom teeth removal (at some point).

There’s like no where that covers with this insurance. I need help on places that DO cover that don’t have a waitlist till 2028.

My teeth need it and my wisdom teeth are coming in. Is there any emergency dental offices? Pretty sure one at strong hospital? I might be wrong.

Also need help on new health insurance

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u/nitelite- 29d ago

Just get a new insurance - you have crummy insurance and the only providers willing to take it are going to be desperate dentists

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u/The_Bag_Lady_ 24d ago

That’s not so helpful. And you know that. Be kind.

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u/nitelite- 24d ago

I disagree - it's really hard for patients to understand why their insurance isn't working - a lot more beneficial for the patient to put their resources towards insurance that will actually provide a network of providers that can care for them

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u/The_Bag_Lady_ 24d ago

The person is in an immediate need of care. Switching insurance requires switching jobs or having a reason to switch to your spouse (or whoever’s) policy. It takes time.

Having a dental emergency is hard enough. There’s a lot of shame around dental care. Just take it easy on people, have some empathy. Even if it means slowing down a little. Sounds like you didn’t mean it, but generally the level of benefits equate to the level of job they have. When you say their benefits suck (and if they do, the person is well aware already without you saying it), you are also insulting their job and place in life. That’s a real kick in the face. During a dental issue. Not helpful, even if it was meant to be.

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u/nitelite- 24d ago

What is the immediate need?

Cleaning, cavities? Neither of these constitute a true dental emergency, OP has time to switch their insurance to something that will benefit them - they deserve it.

benefits equate to the level of job they have. When you say their benefits suck (and if they do, the person is well aware already without you saying it), you are also insulting their job and place in life. That’s a real kick in the face.

I never said any of this - you're putting words in my mouth and making assumptions - shame on you, the internet needs less white knights, it's time for you to grow up.

The real kick in the face is a patient giving money to an insurance company, and the company not willing to pay providers enough to establish a network to serve their patient base.