Question by KidBao: Child support – Child expenses, how do I get my spouse to pay half of the dentist, medical, school bills?
Per the divorce decree, my ex wife is required to pay half of the childrens expenses…dentist, doctor, school, etc. I have given her copies of the bills, but she refuses to pay her half. Is there anything I can do? I cna’t find a site that says “click her for more information” on the states website. Someone said I need to file a petition, but first I have to send her another letter, asking for a schedule to pay back the amounts, give her time to do it, then file some sort of petition? I’m in Illinois, dupage county.. HELP?! Thanks
I’d rather not involve my lawyer, since he charges 300+ an hour! If I can file some sort of petition I’d rather do that. I just don’t know how or where to find this elusive “petition”
I’ve tried talking to her about it, but she doesn’t want to listen. I’m always courtious to her, but she’s a nut job.. I’ve threatened to take he to court and she doesn’t care.. so I actuallyhave to do it.
Skull and Bones.. My ex wasn’t paying anything, and I filed it with the state (ilchildsupport.com), I filled out the documentation and now they garnish her pay checks… depending on ur state, u could be getting paid. They will add up ALL the money se owes you and they’ll make her prove she doesn’t owe you! it’s a great thing..
James…The kids have never seen us fight, argue whatever….. And she’s a nut, she didnt used to be, but things have happened and she’s a nut job now.

Best answer:

Answer by Bella
I would take her to small claims court and sue her there. She is supposed to pay, just bring a copy of your divorce decree to show the judge. Just getting the summons in the mail should be enough to light a fire under her. I really think that is the lowest cost way of getting this done.

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The road to tooth decay and gum disease

Tooth decay and gum disease don’t happen overnight. Instead, they take a long and winding road that can lead all the way to periodontal disease and tooth loss.

Your questions about your teeth and gums

Q — My dentist has talked to me about not flossing regularly. How can he tell?
A — Most dentists and hygienists can tell you’re not flossing by the number of cavities you have, particularly in areas where teeth meet, and by irritated, bleeding gums.

Q — I’ve always taken antibiotics before having a dental procedure, so why am I now told it’s not necessary?
A — For many years, it was believed that antibiotics would prevent infective endocarditis (IE), a dangerous infection of the heart’s lining or valves. People were believed to be at greater risk for IE if they have a condition such as mitral valve prolapse or rheumatic heart disease. However, studies have shown that antibiotics and antibiotic resistance are the greater concerns for people with these conditions. Antibiotics should still be taken by people with specific serious cardiac issues, including: a history of having had IE, artificial heart valves, a number of congenital heart conditions and some cardiac transplant patients.

Q — I’m told I need oral surgery because I have gum disease. Is this painful?
A — Oral surgery is commonly used to treat people who have receding gums due to disease or age. In most likelihood, your oral surgeon will graft tissue from the roof of your mouth onto your gums. If a small amount of tissue is involved, local anesthesia will keep you comfortable. If the grafts are larger, your oral surgeon may use general anesthesia or local anesthesia combined with sedation.

Q — Should adults get dental sealants?
A — Absolutely. Sealants, plastic material bonded to the crevasses of your back teeth, protect adults and children from harmful bacteria and enamel-destroying acids.
Q — Is it true that chewing gum can be good for your teeth and gums?
A — Yes, clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after eating can reduce tooth decay. Some brands have ingredients that strengthen tooth enamel, too. Look for gum that has the ADA seal of approval.

Quiz: Dental myths and truths

1. T or F Right-handed people usually chew on the right side of their mouth.
2. T or F In many European countries, children are visited by a rabbit instead of the tooth fairy.
3. T or F Until you can get to a dentist, either put a knocked-out back in its socket or in a cup of beer.
4. T or F It was long believed that an evil tooth worm bored holes, cavities, in teeth.
5. T or F Wisdom teeth normally appear when a child reaches puberty.
6. T or F You can catch bacteria that cause gum disease by kissing.

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Answers to Quiz: Dental myths and truths

1. True And left-handed people chew on the left side of the mouth.
2. False A mouse is the tooth fairy substitute in many European countries. In Scotland, the tooth fairy stand-in is a white rat.
3. False If the tooth can’t go back in the socket until treatment is available, please put it in a cup of milk, not beer.
4. True Until the 18th Century, people in many countries believed the tooth worm bored holes in teeth, causing pain when they wiggled.
5. False The typical age for the eruption of wisdom teeth is 18.
6. True Bacteria that cause gum disease may be transmitted by saliva.

Dental Advertising – Does this help the dentist or the patient?

The road to tooth decay and gum disease

Tooth decay and gum disease don’t happen overnight. Instead, they take a long and winding road that can lead all the way to periodontal disease and tooth loss.

Your questions about your teeth and gums

Q — My dentist has talked to me about not flossing regularly. How can he tell?
A — Most dentists and hygienists can tell you’re not flossing by the number of cavities you have, particularly in areas where teeth meet, and by irritated, bleeding gums.

Q — I’ve always taken antibiotics before having a dental procedure, so why am I now told it’s not necessary?
A — For many years, it was believed that antibiotics would prevent infective endocarditis (IE), a dangerous infection of the heart’s lining or valves. People were believed to be at greater risk for IE if they have a condition such as mitral valve prolapse or rheumatic heart disease. However, studies have shown that antibiotics and antibiotic resistance are the greater concerns for people with these conditions. Antibiotics should still be taken by people with specific serious cardiac issues, including: a history of having had IE, artificial heart valves, a number of congenital heart conditions and some cardiac transplant patients.

Q — I’m told I need oral surgery because I have gum disease. Is this painful?
A — Oral surgery is commonly used to treat people who have receding gums due to disease or age. In most likelihood, your oral surgeon will graft tissue from the roof of your mouth onto your gums. If a small amount of tissue is involved, local anesthesia will keep you comfortable. If the grafts are larger, your oral surgeon may use general anesthesia or local anesthesia combined with sedation.

Q — Should adults get dental sealants?
A — Absolutely. Sealants, plastic material bonded to the crevasses of your back teeth, protect adults and children from harmful bacteria and enamel-destroying acids.
Q — Is it true that chewing gum can be good for your teeth and gums?
A — Yes, clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after eating can reduce tooth decay. Some brands have ingredients that strengthen tooth enamel, too. Look for gum that has the ADA seal of approval.

Quiz: Dental myths and truths

1. T or F Right-handed people usually chew on the right side of their mouth.
2. T or F In many European countries, children are visited by a rabbit instead of the tooth fairy.
3. T or F Until you can get to a dentist, either put a knocked-out back in its socket or in a cup of beer.
4. T or F It was long believed that an evil tooth worm bored holes, cavities, in teeth.
5. T or F Wisdom teeth normally appear when a child reaches puberty.
6. T or F You can catch bacteria that cause gum disease by kissing.

Answers below

Answers to Quiz: Dental myths and truths

1. True And left-handed people chew on the left side of the mouth.
2. False A mouse is the tooth fairy substitute in many European countries. In Scotland, the tooth fairy stand-in is a white rat.
3. False If the tooth can’t go back in the socket until treatment is available, please put it in a cup of milk, not beer.
4. True Until the 18th Century, people in many countries believed the tooth worm bored holes in teeth, causing pain when they wiggled.
5. False The typical age for the eruption of wisdom teeth is 18.
6. True Bacteria that cause gum disease may be transmitted by saliva.

Dentists have been around for a long, long time. Archaeological evidence points out that some form of dentistry existed as early as 3000 BC. Mankind has always been in need of these able care givers to relieve them of the severe pain that is associated with tooth and oral problems.

Yet, the dentist has always been associated with pain. A visit to the dentist is never considered pleasant. The dentist has an ugly reputation, and he knows it. That is why, the profession is now warming to advertising as a method to improve the image of the dentist and increase business. But how much credence can the consumer give to such dental advertising messages?

Most consumers get their information from the media, without ever being sure of whether they can rely on it or not. Consumers are bombarded with ad messages every day. Some sources say that the normal American is subject to about 6000 ad messages in various forms every day.

Advertising has become the normal means through which every industry and commerce communicates with their customers. The dental profession has long scorned advertising, claiming it to be unethical or unprofessional. The results? Lesser and lesser people visit dentists. Oral hygiene is declining. Conscious of these trends, many dentists and dental associations have consented to advertise both the profession in general and individual practices.

If the matter was only about dentists wanting to advertise their business or make advertising for dental products, we would certainly have nothing to fear. Indeed, it is a blatant reality that the dentist is the custodian of good oral hygiene. If advertising helps consumers understand this, then it is a laudable effort.

However, behind the scenes of dental advertising lurk Wall Street pundits and pharmaceutical companies, desirous to skyrocket their profits with dental products advertising. Dental management firms, backed by Wall Street, are becoming more prevalent. These firms use advertising routinely as a method of increasing their business and dental products sales.

Crudely put, dentistry is becoming just another product to be sold to the end-consumer. One website, advocating the need for dental advertising, gave analogies of the beef and milk industries as examples to follow. While this situation exasperates many dentists, it is a fact that dentistry is becoming a sophisticated business and that individual practices that refuse to advertise or cannot do so are being phased out. And there the danger lies.

Is the trustworthy dentist round the corner a thing of the past? Is the dentist becoming a mere employee in some intricate multinational network—a cog in the wheel of a larger machinery that neither listens to the consumer nor cares about him? For the time being, most people are content with the dental profession. Over 83% of Americans report to be satisfied with their dentists. Dentists are rated highly (61%) for their honesty and trustworthiness.

Consumer associations recognize the need for reliable and independent information about dental practices. The fact is every one of us, at any given time, may be required to visit a dentist. Information should be available to the consumer on the different offers in his region so that he can make a pick. Advertised dental care is often not equal to advertised dental care. Dental advertisers are bent on generating the “desire” to visit a dentist.

Past “prevention” programs are being dumped to the profit of ads that promote dental care as a way to have a better smile or nicer breath. Yet, nearly 66% of people visiting the dentist claim to have done so preventively. Demise of preventive advertising is decreasing awareness about issues such as the connection between periodontal disease and heart disease. Advertisers want to create demand while consumers want dental health. The two views seem incompatible.

The best way for the consumer to go about dental advertisement is to consider the source. If the source of an ad is a huge multinational company, then the objective of the ad is clear. One must be cautious of such ads, even if the message is enticing. Second, like with any dental product advertising, the consumer should analyze his own needs. Does he really need tooth whitening right now? Thirdly, he should purposefully seek out independent information. What are the risks involved? What has not been divulged in the ad? These questions help the consumer make an informed decision.