I am 29 years old have 3 beautiful boys and cannot smile for my teeth are literally falling out i am down to 115 lbs now because i cannot eat, i am in too much pain. If there is a dentist out there that can help me i am on public aid, I would forever be grateful to you and your help. Please there has to be help somewhere out there for me I live in bourbonnais illinois.
2006-12-12 04:50:26 · 5 answers · asked by for me to know y 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Check in your area and see if you have a Health Rite available to you. They offer dental work and stuff and charge you based on your income. When you say public aid, do you mean a medical card? There are some dentists that take the medical card if you get special approval since you are over 21 years old. I would try to find a health rite and then I would just call dentists and ask them. Plus, you can ask you social worker for a list of dentists that can treat you based on income rather than insurance. good luck.
2006-12-12 05:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by stacijo531 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stated you are on public aid. The public aid office might be able to help you locate a dental clinic in your area. You can also visit the Illinois Dental Association website for contact numbers on possible help through them. (www.isds.org). One last thought, the American Dental Association. I think the above site has a link to them. Good Luck to you
2006-12-12 05:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by itsmelisa_65 2 · 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 worst, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
2006-12-12 12:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
locate the american dentist assocation and figure out how their services can be donated for free. someone will help you. or write to oprah or ellen on television. you will get help. try to drink smoothies and such to still obtain nutrition in your body. and make sure your children get their teeth checked when you go also. this way, they will see that taking care of your body is even important for mom's to do as well. god bless and good luck my dear.
2006-12-12 05:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by fastfakts 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call Stroger Hospital in Chicago, but they only do extractions.
2006-12-12 05:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋