The dental condition I have is failure of the upper caninines to come down.  I'm 34 now and insurance only covers up to age 19.  I need to correct, but cannot afford braces.  Thought maybe there was an instution that works with this defect since it only happens to about 2 percent of the population.  Thanks.
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There are no such financial aids to my knowledge.  However, see if there is a dental school in your area.  You can get all the services for a fraction of the cost.  The work is done by students near the end of their training and they are supervised the entire time.  Might be an affordable option for you.\n\nA family with money issues that I knew in Michigan had all their dental work done at a dental school and were very pleased with them.
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Go to www.AffordableDental4All.com they will help you save up to 80% with no red tape ( no claim forms, limitations etc. )
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There is a limit to time that you have to take action in matters Like this. You could try to get a Atty- that Will shake them up But thats also Money But we also have freedom of free speach USE IT make sure you dont say anything that they didnt really do Like ( i went it and come out with a sex change) Also This is a Great Tool and site to use\nwww.planetfeedback.com\nI do feel your pain though (Only in the USA can you go to school and pass and Mess a person up for life and Become Rich for it) This matter like I said how far do you want to take this and If it gonna cost 10000.00 to fix them the atty- might cost twice as much. NOT WORTH IT but use that Site and The BBB good Luck. And dont worry oneday your smile will be great as the dentist falls out (we Hope)
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The invisible braces cost alot more then wire braces and you still have to go to the dentist regularly. Invisible braces you basicly manage on your own but you do have to go in for check ups. Some insurance companies do pay for braces if you are over 19 no older than 25 in school and covered on your parents insurance.
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24 is definately not too old. I believe though that you should get INVISALIGN because it helps with gaps (go to the site, it explains everything) and its much easier to handle because you just slip it on your teeth and you take it off when your going to eat otherwise its gross and you must wash it but i think its better than metal and wires in your mouth... good luck!
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HI,\nMEDICAL INSURANCE WILL NOT FOR YOUR BRACES.  IF YOU HAD DENTAL INSURANCE THAT INCLUDED ORTHODONTICS, THAT WOULD HELP.  THE BEST THING FOR YOU TO DO IS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A NEW PATIENT CHECK UP AT THE ORTHODONTIST OFFICE, DO THE EXAM AND LET THEM GIVE YOUR PARENTS OPTIONS ON HOW TO PAY. MANY ORTHO OFFICES LET YOU PAY ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND THEY ALSO HAVE LOAN PROGRAMS.  AT LEAST GO FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT TO FIND OUT YOUR OPTIONS.  GOOD LUCK.
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Bottom teeth wiggly eh?  That's cause of periodontal disease.  The ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets are dying and they never come back...I estimate you will be wearing full dentures within ten years....and that is soooooo sexy in a 27 year old.
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Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.\n\nCall your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.\n\nYour local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic.  In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."\n\nGo to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.\n\nCheck http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.\n\nCheck http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.\n\nCheck http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program.  D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems.  This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you.  Not all states have D.D.S. programs.\n\nIf worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
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You can rub a little bit of whiskey on it ... or ambesol.  Check with a dentist .... may be time for them to come out.
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Invisalign I think is the brand of the invisible ones you're talking about.  I had the regular ones years ago when they were still experimenting with the clear ones.  The invisible ones are installed on the backside (tongueside) of your teeth.  That's why they're "invisible".  The clear ones are okay but they still look funky (my own opinion) and are less sturdy than the metal ones.\n\nAs far as affordability, it may be worthwhile to get dental insurance that covers braces because they are not cheap.  Some orthodontists offer payment plans as well.  Definitely do your research though because the actual total cost is going to depend on the Orthodontist you go to.  Good luck.  :)
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It takes something pretty serious to keep you from passing the screening. I'm seriously anemic and they still approved me to come here. I think a lot of it has to do with where your going. Our hospital here in Naples doesn't even have a Intensive Care Unit, I think it's a forty something bed hospital, so anybody with anything that is too bad, they wouldn't send somewhere like this. My biggest problem for the overseas screening was the dental. I actually had to have a lot of work done on my mouth! But that kind worked out for the best for me....I got braces and the Military is paying for them one hundred percent because I live overseas! I'm seen on base here for both medical and dental.As a dependent ( My husband is the active duty member ) over the age of 19, our dental insurance through the military in the States wouldn't cover anything for braces. And remember that when you go in for your screening, you'll see a military dentist for your dental screening, but if you have anything they want fixed before you go ( Wisdom teeth pulled, cavities filled, etc... ) they'll make you go to a civilian dentist to have it done, so you'll hav to pay whatever the insurance doesn't.
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May I suggest to you Ameri Plan's discount benefits program. They do not have any restrictions on ongoing conditions and you can start saving immediately. The plan includes savings on dental, vision, prescription and chiropractic care. I'd check them out. I'm so proud to be with them. I know I shouldn't advertise, but your need sounds great. Let me know if you have any questions. wlakin@ameriplan.net\n\nhttp://www.mybenefitsplus.com/40378118\n\nWe are currently running a promotion (ends May 31!) where you can try it out for 3 months for $23 total. This is a great service. You should check it out!
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Medicaid will not pay for braces because they consider it cosmetic. Sad, I know. Other options are maybe finding a dental college that will do the work (under close supervision) for pretty low cost. The only other thing I know is to take out a loan. I've got two kids that are going to need braces in the next 1-2 years and I'm taking them to the nearest dental college. If you are old enough, you can help your mom out by getting a part-time job or baby-sitting and help pay for it. You'll get something you need, help relieve your Mom of some of the financial burden, and have a sense of accomplishment.
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I'm a dentist. Your daughter either has a cavity or one of the fillings previously done is having problems. She's not getting any new teeth in because those won't start coming in until age 6. Like grown up teeth, baby teeth can need root canals after having a large filling placed. The dentist did nothing wrong. When you do a large filling (which for a baby tooth doesn't have to be that big), the bur generates heat while drilling. That heat can damage the nerve despite the best efforts of the dentist, and the tooth can start hurting. This can happen immediately after the restoration is placed, months or even a year or 2 later. The good news is that a baby tooth root canal is nothing like the grown up ones. They basically numb her up again. Open up the tooth (remove the old filling), put some medicine on the nerve, and close it up again. The procedure is much easier than the ones adults go through, and nowhere near the same price range. If the problem persists, please take her soon. The problem will not get better on it's own and will probably end up with a friday night, 2AM, not very happy 4 year old. With no insurance, the limited exam, radiograph, and procedure will likely be in the $200 range. Less if you have clinics in your area that see low income or have reduced fee schedules based on income. I wouldn't recommend getting the tooth out unless there is no other option to work with. Baby teeth that are extracted prematurely need to have space maintainers placed to hold the space open. (another cost and not as good as the real tooth). without the space maintainer the teeth can become crowded and make braces a necessity when she's older. This is a lot of information but hopefully it helps.
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There are treatments for broken teeth... you would need to discuss your treatment options with a dentist.  If money is a problem for you, then contact a dental school near you... the fees are generally quite low.  You can also contact your local health department.. many health departments in the U.S. now have dental clinics.
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If your teeth are not really messed up, you might be a candidate for Invisalign.  Go to http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/ and look them over.  You can get the name of a dentist near you.  Maybe your own dentist is already Invisalign certified.\n~
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Hello, before i can give you definite answers i need some more information, but will try my best with what you've said.\n\nFirstly, the government in the UK has DRASTICALLY cut down the number of orthodontic problems we can treat on the health service. Now, only severe problems can be treated free of charge on the NHS and there are quotas which we have to meet. Once we reach are quota there is no more funding available!\n\nThe 3 year waiting list you are talking about, is that with a local dentist or through a hospital?\n\nYou should check out the British Orthodontic Societys website which is http://new.bos.org.uk a dentist registered with them should have sufficent credentials. Also look out for  the qualification MOrth which means the dentist has undergone specialist training in orthodontics (the science of braces!)\n\nLastly, getting them done abroad and asking a dentist to do the "check ups" over here is almost impossible. A dentist agreeing to do that would be opening themselves up to alot of problems... what if the ortho isnt what u wanted, what if the treatment plan is incorrect.. who are u going to blame?