Help need to get teeth fixed but can not afford the cost, and insurance does not cover?
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I think you need to determine your needs and your priorities and then decide where to invest your money.\n\nIf the teeth need to be fixed for medical reasons, it is possible that you can get medicaid.  Some states have pet health care programs funded with medicaid dollars that are available to low income young adults.  You should check and see what you qualify for before proceeding with the dental work.\n\nProbably there are some things that you are currently investing in that are not actually important at this time.  It is amazing how quickly we spend our way through $1000.  A dvd here, a cd there, the cd player, the game system, the games, a few beers on Friday night, etc...  We all do it.  But... if you budget, you CAN save money.  If you are very careful, you can save it quite quickly.\n\nPersonally, I worked for a dentist who worked on indigents.  He would just say, "Don't worry about it.  Pay me when you get some money."  Many of them did.  He was very well respected in the community as an excellent dentist.  If you have a favorite dentist, you could approach him/her about lowering the cost and/or budgeting the payments.\n\nIf this is orthodontic, talk with the dentist.  Many orthodontic clinics have pre-payment plans.  Many accept a percentage up front and offer a payment plan as you go through the treatments.  \n\nGood luck.  Remember...  avoid buying the stuff you DON'T need and put the money away for the things that you DO need.
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I'm always surprised that people who don't have a dime to spend on a dentist, even when they have a dental emergency, will find dimes to spend on coffee, cigarettes, Itunes, clothes, or other things they want.\n\nThere are free or reduced cost community clinics to care for low-income people. They aren't very nice places, but they do minimum treatment and will take care of emergencies.\n\nMost of the free clinics in my area cater to disadvantaged children who are poor through no fault of their own.
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contact your local health department and see if they have a free dental clinic
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Try your local Dental clinic,,they are really good,Also the University's have programs for students and it's based on income.
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You can search for providers at: http://www.virginiapremier.com/home/search/providerSearch.jsp\n\nIt does not look like they provide dental insurance, so you would most likely need to pay for a dentist on your own and get a referral for surgery. There are orthodontic surgeons listed, you could start there.
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If you qualify you can sign up for Welfare.  This will allow them to pay for your teeth and other health problems that may happen in the future.  It maybe worth a try.
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Heavens to Betsy!  You should ALWAYS look a gift horse in the mouth.  It may need enough dental work to bankrupt you.
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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\nYou might also check into:\nhttp://www.prosper.com
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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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You can try several things. \nFirst, contact the office staff at a large dentist's office to get in contact with the right person at the local dental associaton. (That's professional group for dentists in your town.) The association may know of a charity program that can help you.\n\nIf that doesn't work, look in the phone book for health clinics that serve poor people. They might be county health clinics, indigent health clinics, or religious charities. Talk to the people at these clinics, and see if they know of a way to get your new dentures paid for. \n\nYou are not the only person in this situation!! Lots of people are. Just keep asking, and you might connect with help. The medical community knows that not everyone can afford to buy dentures, and people do care. They're trying to help. Help them find you.
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Most dental schools have clinics that are cheaper than established dentists.\n\nYou can also look into state funded health care if your income is really small.\n\nGood luck
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Call the ADA - American Dental Association\nCall the Better Business Bureau
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Call and ask the nearest dental office if payments in instalments are accepted, than go and pay by cash, or cheque; if necessary pay the whole amount by a credit card. Also, the dental schools allow their students to practise under supervision and the patients get the low cost treatments. Good luck.
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Try calling a dental school in your area.  Generally the fee is very little if not free.
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$1300.00  there is the problem, thats too cheap.\n\nYou must have some kind of HMO.  \n\nMost dentist will tell you if the tooth may need further work.  But maybe we can get away with a filling. We'll just have to see how the tooth responds.  Every now and then a tooth does still suprise me and die for no reason that I can think of.  so we usually do the root canal then the crown if all things are good for a few weeks.\n\nPatients hate surprises so we try to cover all the possible risks when they are expected.
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wander to massachusetts or your local emergency room in the hospital...most will allow you to do payment plans....\n\nhow old are you? \n\ncall mass health in massachusetts..they might have a list of self pay dentists in nh\n\ngood luck\n\nalso look at colleges....i know cape cod community college..they have a dental clinic...since they have a pre dental major course work. it is cheap and operated and overlooked by real dentists..they might have a number for you...or it might be worth the trip to see them...just a thought!
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Please contact your state dental association and ask about participating in "Donated Dental Services," which is a charity care program designed specifically for patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems.  Free care exists if you know how to ask for it.  Unfortunately, D.D.S. does not operate in all areas of the country, but hopefully there will be an office near you.\n\nLook in the Yellow Pages under "American Dental Association" and you will find your local listing or you can click on this link:\n\nhttp://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html