Well this is kind of weird but I was born and never have had enamal on my teeth and they rot easy I have had almost every tooth capped filled or something to that effect and i'm only 20. I recently moved to texas and my job does not offer dental insurance i only make 5.50 an hour and cant afford to just go now ive got a tooth that is broke to the point you can see the root and is very painful and another tooth that doing the same and my front tooth has broke. Then to top it off now the area around the broken teeth is swollen and my entire face is swollen and it is extremely painful to the point of tears to eat smile or even talk. Any one have a clue where to go to get free or cheep dental work or a place to get insurance that is really cheep or for extremely low income? and what is causing the swelling so bad?
2007-03-03 22:51:10 · 5 answers · asked by godzylla3 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Check with your city's health dept to see if they offer free dental clinics, or check to see if there are any dental schools close by to where you are.
2007-03-03 22:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a dentist but you may have a case of gingivitis which can lead to rotting teeth and eventually if left untreated, teeth that will rot and fall out. You may want to check the local public health clinics in your area. They'll treat you and your cost will depend upon how much you earn. They use what's called a "sliding scale fee" to determine what you'll pay. In some cases, it'll cost you nothing.
Check the public health centers in your area. Good luck !
2007-03-04 06:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea there is healthcare for those who are low income, do a web search on goverment free healthcare, low income health care dental for your state - you should be golden - Your local hospital can refer you to where to go also -- The swelling is an infection, so yea go get some antibiotics - You can go to the emergency room, they can't refuse to help you so you can at least get some pain medication and antibiotics - plus get referred to the where to go to apply for the goverment health card or whatever its called
2007-03-04 06:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to mexico
swelling can be caused from an abcessed tooth. you need to see a dentist or doctor soon, because people have died from infection in their teeth. be careful.
also, you can use neydent toothpaste, and ionic toothbrush and amosan
2007-03-04 07:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to floss so your gums wont swell,
but really you have to see a dentist, get a job to pay for it, or get a job that covers dental insurance
2007-03-04 06:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋