Need affordable dental care

I’m in Fayetteville, lost my dental insurance plan, and was recently laid off from work, so my financial situation is very difficult. I was quoted $1,268 for deep cleaning which I cannot afford. My situation is urgent as i have gum diseases

Does anyone know of a free or low-cost clinic/dental hygiene school that does deep cleaning? I’m willing to drive 2/3 hours for an affordable option.

Any recent recommendations would mean a lot. Thank you!

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u/RoastedbeansMacbook — 4 days ago
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EB2-NIW Denied After RFE Environmental & Agricultural Science (EP) Advise Needed

Case denied. My case was filed through Ellis Porter.
Field: Environmental and Agricultural Science

Proposed Endeavor
Modeling carbon cycle dynamics and improving agricultural productivity throug environmental modeling, field data, and remote sensing applications to support sustainable agriculture.

Education:
M.S. completed
Ph.D. candidate

Research Profile: at the time of RFE
5 peer-reviewed publications
65 citations (Google Scholar)
3 journal peer reviews
USDA-related collaborative work
7 recommendation letters (5 independent, 2 dependent used in RFE response)

Timeline:
Filed: August 2024
Priority Date: August 2024
Premium Processing: October 2025
RFE: January 2026 (prong 1,2,3) (officer XM1771)
RFE Response: April 2026
Denial: June 2026

I’m not sure whether the issue was that my letters were too specific or if they failed to clearly connect my work to broader national importance and U.S. policy priorities. It’s also possible that the field itself climate change and environmental science is becoming more competitive for NIW petitions.
I’m also wondering about the quality of the legal preparation. I used Ellis Porter, and it felt like the case was finalized very close to the deadline, so I’m unsure whether enough time and effort went into strengthening the response.

At this point, I’ve completed my PhD and am waiting for my OPT biometrics. I’m trying to decide whether I should change attorneys or continue working with my current situation and focus on improving the response for a refiling or appeal. I need your honest advice

Thanks

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u/RoastedbeansMacbook — 2 months ago

Dishwasher won’t drain

Hey everyone,
I’m dealing with a dishwasher that refuses to drain and could use some troubleshooting advice. It’s filling up with standing, foamy water at the bottom of the tub.
Here is what I’ve done so far:
1 Cleaned the filters: I completely disassembled the bottom filtration system. Took off the large mesh screen, removed the spray tower spindle, and pulled out the outer gray mesh cup filter.
2 Scrubbed everything: Both filters are completely clear of slime, grease, and debris.
3 Inspected the sump basin: No obvious solid blockages (like glass or bones) sitting right at the bottom intake grate.
Despite the filters being spotless, when I run a cycle or try to force a manual drain, the water just pools right back up and refuses to leave the tub.
Since the internal filters are ruled out, I'm assuming the blockage is further down the line (either the drain pump itself, the check valve, or the under-sink plumbing/disposal line).
Has anyone dealt with this specific setup before? What should my next step be to narrow down where the blockage is?

u/RoastedbeansMacbook — 3 months ago

Unemployed person looking for food pantries

Hey everyone, I recently got laid off and was wondering where the food pantries in town are located. Any recommendations or information would really help

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u/RoastedbeansMacbook — 3 months ago

Batter charger gray area

Didn’t notice this, does it have health hazard and do i need to throw away battery charger or it can be cleaned

u/RoastedbeansMacbook — 3 months ago