Posted on Oct 20, 2022
What additional steps can I take if I can't get the Danville, Illinois VA to replace my broken dental bridge?
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Can't get Illinois VA to replace broken dental bridge, been trying to get help for six weeks. Why?
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SGT Glen Fruendt, I assume that was a rhetorical or theoretical question unless you expect someone from the Danville VA to be on here and see your post.
I would guess you're already 100% VA rated because otherwise they wouldn't do dental services for you.
My guess is that your getting an appointment is being impacted by the limited hours they are under right now (https://www.va.gov/illiana-health-care/locations/danville-va-medical-center/)
During limited hours (they are also listed as COVID High which may be the reason) they may not be taking non-emergency appointments. If you are experiencing pain or other symptoms, then make sure they know that when you are talking to them.
From a personal experience story, my father was trying to get a bridge replaced and it took him almost two months for the permanent bridge to be made. He was given a temporary one though (actually two since the first one broke). This was at another VA facility and looking at their status it was normal operations.
I would guess you're already 100% VA rated because otherwise they wouldn't do dental services for you.
My guess is that your getting an appointment is being impacted by the limited hours they are under right now (https://www.va.gov/illiana-health-care/locations/danville-va-medical-center/)
During limited hours (they are also listed as COVID High which may be the reason) they may not be taking non-emergency appointments. If you are experiencing pain or other symptoms, then make sure they know that when you are talking to them.
From a personal experience story, my father was trying to get a bridge replaced and it took him almost two months for the permanent bridge to be made. He was given a temporary one though (actually two since the first one broke). This was at another VA facility and looking at their status it was normal operations.
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SSG James Dolen
It could be that your bridge is not repairable. Bridges, crowns and all other dental work have lifespans. I had a beautiful gold crown and bridge installed in 1996 by the Texas VA. It lasted for 25 years and finally fell out. I did some research and discovered that a crown and bridge has an expected life of 10-15 years. When it fell out there wasn't enough jawbone left to support a replacement. So now I can't chew on that side of my mouth because there is nothing they can put in to fill the empty space. I'm not saying this is the case with you but it might be worth having a conversation with your dentist to find out what the possibilities are. Good luck.
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