I have dental insurance but can not afford my part of it. I have four teeth on top and it is unconfortable when I talk to someone or go for a job interview.
2006-11-28 02:37:10 · 4 answers · asked by twinbaby boys 1 in Health ➔ Dental
So you are looking for cosmetic dentistry? No place is going to do that for free and insurance never pays for that. That's an elective procedure....not a necessity.
You can try checking into dental schools near you. Some colleges and universities have them. They won't do it for free, but you could get work done at a very low rate.
2006-11-28 02:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your 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."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.
If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check 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.
If worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
2006-11-29 00:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate. Where do you live? For the US , you can generally check resources on the web or contact your local Social Services office and ask for dental references. Dental Colleges often accept patients at a discounted rate. [The reason it is called the PRACTICE OF MEDICINE is because they practice on us!! Opinion not fact.] Good luck finding needed help. Dental resources are far from adaquate in my area. I am in Missouri in the US.
2006-11-28 10:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by wingsovgrace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you are from, but some counties have health facilities that will assist, either for free, or based on income.
2006-11-28 10:40:32 · answer #4 · answered by TB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋