2007-02-28 12:00:57 · 9 answers · asked by bswan7288 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Tell her to go to a dental school. I had my root canal done for free.
2007-02-28 12:06:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 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.
I personally offer free care or reduced fee care or "overlook the bill" care when I know the exact circumstances of a person's financial position. If they have had a medical hardship, for instance, I am sympathetic. You can't come in just looking for free care, though. You have to come in with the intentions of doing the best you can and then I decide exactly how I am going to handle the financial aspect. I can usually tell who is actually trying to pay and who simply wants to skip out on me. I do not usually consider smokers to be in financial need, though. If they can find a couple thousand dollars a year for cigarettes, they could find the same amount of money and fix almost any dental problem. If you are well-established with your dentist, perhaps you could approach this subject with him.
2007-03-01 00:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is a community college nearby with a dental hygeine program, they usually have a free clinic of some sort for routine cleanings and X-Rays. If you need more extensive work done, most dentists will accept payments over time if you discuss it with them ahead of time.
2007-02-28 20:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would call your local colleges or universities that have a dental program the students there can do much of the dental work at a savings to you.if thats not an option check into your local help organizations or churches even if they cant help they may know someone who can good luck.
2007-02-28 20:07:09 · answer #4 · answered by dixie58 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse. There are a lot of free clinics/dentists that will help you. Contact your local unemployment office for a list.
2007-02-28 20:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by nursey 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dental schools, and medical schools that have dental schools in them (University od Washington in Seattle has one) can do most dental procedures.
2007-02-28 20:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The unemployment office wouldn't be able to help you with dental assistance. Atleast not where I live. I suggest you go to your county Welfare office. I could help you do some research if you tell me what county you live in....Email me if you'd like some help...stacianastacia@yahoo.com or karaizacutie@yahoo.com....I'd be more than happy to help...
2007-02-28 20:09:02 · answer #7 · answered by stacianastacia 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's your daughter if you lover her give her the money health issues only will get worse if ignored.
2007-02-28 20:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Jenny 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-02-28 20:33:52 · answer #9 · answered by pitbull_919 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋