I have cavities but I don't have any money to go to the dentist . Is there any place I can go to without paying much or not at all. I heard of dentists that work in vans. They work on people teeth for free or low cost, I forgot what they were through. Can someone help me.
2006-08-21 10:17:25 · 10 answers · asked by Marie 1 in Health ➔ Dental
they have free clinics in every city.
you have to look in the phone book. it may be called something like neighboorhood health centerl
it'll take a few months for an appointment.
Another option would be to go to a college or university that has a dental school. I got all of my fillings done for free by dental students, with a doctor observing.
2006-08-21 10:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by Morgan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never in my life heard about vans coming by to give free service, but if you can find out who they are then you're set. But, be careful and have someone with you when they work on you...there may be a safety issue for anything on wheels.
The only thing I know is the dental programs where you pay about $9 a month and they give you a "discount" toward getting your teeth done, toward fillings, etc.. I think they give a first set of x-rays and two free cleanings a year. You can find those on the internet. If you have a favorite doctor, or one that's near where you live, why not call them and ask what discount programs they use, and then find out where they are and apply for that program.
2006-08-21 10:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact every large university in your area with dental schools. They will work on your cavities supervised by long-term dentists. They get the experience and you get the work done for next to nothing - great trade-off.
2006-08-27 07:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by SUZI S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you live, but here in Kansas, we have KMOM. Kansas Mission of Mercy. It is an event where dentists (like me) volunteer several times a year, to treat patients with limited income/no insurance.
2006-08-25 12:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by liquidforce3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dental school, check colleges in your area to see if they have a dental program and if so you can go there for treatment at minimal fees.
2006-08-21 10:33:19 · answer #5 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for the closest dental school in the area.
2006-08-26 06:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by mjkinoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a van, call your local county health department and see if they provide such a service. That's who would usually do this.
2006-08-21 13:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if you are eligible for medicaid or other goverment aid.
2006-08-21 10:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by Nif 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt have someone drilling at my teeth in a van.
2006-08-21 13:37:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to a govt. hospital
2006-08-26 06:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by trouble_double 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋