are there any programs to help people that cant afford any dental insurance in dire need?
491145
I live in Baltimore and when I was a child my mother took me to the dental school ( I think it was Johns Hopkins or U of MD, not sure.) I am pretty sure it was offered as low cost solution- and they are normally advanced years students- but still under teacher supervision. Check to see if you have a dental college in your area. Otherwise, some dentists will take people on a sliding scale. I have actually gotten dental loans thru my dentist with Wells Fargo before to get work done. You can also check with your areas health dept to see if they have any low-income programs.
1104430
Yes, if it's good insurance.  Or if you have NO insurance and very little money, there are some state-funded programs that will see you for free.
575763
I'm guessing no, but I'd check with your local social services office.  Minnesota medical assistance covers dental work, I'm sure.  I don't think they accept donations though.
752403
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.
199798
If it is truly end stage, and you cannot afford insurance, then contact your local medicade office. They may be able to help. Or even hospice.
113259
Contact the dental school that is nearest you... the students always need patients to work on.  Also, contact your local health department.  Many health departments in the U.S. now have dental clinics.
1043815
Try calling these people.  They do a lot of medical stuff for free.  I don't know if there's one near you, but it never hurts to find out.\n\nThey're a non-profit community health center.  I have a cousin that had a tooth pulled and says they are really good and he only paid around $20.
884135
CHIP is generally something you apply through at your local BlueCross BlueShield Office.  They have low cost childrens insurance.\nAs for help with dental, don't we all need that!  I have no idea where an adult can receive dental benefits similar to medicaid.
972378
Yes, if I needed it.  Dental bills can be very expensive, and not everyone has dental insurance.
158084
Just save some money and go to a dental college where you can get work done at discount prices. They even have payment plans. Several thousand dollars is not a big price to pay for healthy and beautiful teeth.
856671
Don't depend on "natural remedies".  Many of them are just snake oil.  Instead, start by brushing and flossing at least twice a day.\n\nThen go see a dentist any way.  If you explain up front that you don't have insurance, but can pay some monthly, they may take you in as a patient.  Or they will definitely know other options for treatment that you can check into.\n\nCheck with the local county health department, or whatever the local equivalent is.  Many times dentists volunteer their services for low income patients, or do so for reduced rates.  If there's a dental school, or dental assistant program at the local college, often they will do basic exams and cleanings for a low fee.\n\nBottom line - you gotta do something.  The poster at the dentist's office is true:  "If you ignore your teeth, they will go away."
263644
Try finding a dental school near you and check into being seen there.  The students are always needing patients to work on.
299501
I would check on line first to see if there were any thing there for free to at least help out some.  Sometimes there are clinics that will work with you on payments as well.
675721
To be honest, dental insurance is going to cost you...it really is, unfortunately. I work with a discount benefits program and you can save up to 80 per cent. I can't get that with my insurance. But, you can try this link...they have a listing of every major dental plan insurance carrier. \n\n<a href="http://www.onlinegiftrewards.com/ups.htm?tp=cc_view_main&ad_id=878&offer_type=offer&ic_offer_id=dentalplans&ic_offer_group_number=3&promo_offer_group_type=&gk=9e2fd36ece07d1c696f756beacf125c3&user_pin_id=97482130&pin_key=825843&user_ref_id=26385707&gift=&user_gift_id=108887941&promotion_id=&promo_name=7172&catalog_id=&ups_ref=redeem@&remoteRef=&sendroikwd=&return_url=&SID=7bbe5b57f76fd5a9edc29999b5836753"<Dental Plans</a>
1089387
Look on the internet. there is good dental insurance out there...Good luck.
673585
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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Your local Social Security office may be able to help. I kow alot of people that go to the local dental schools and get their work done for a very cheap rate