Serious Dental Issue / No insurance.?

Question

Part of the roof of my mouth is swollen, raw, and painful. On top of that, my gums bleed when I brush my teeth (and sometimes they just bleed during the day.)

Problem is, I don't have any insurance until the middle of June.

I know that wasn't phrased as a question, but I'd love any advice or comments you guys might have.

Answer 1

When you don’t have money to get the care you need, here are some free resources for you, read through them, and pick up the phone, and get your needed help.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/financialassistance.html
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=18
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/medicalalternative.html
http://www.google.com/search?q=Free+Low+Cost+Medical+Health+Services+&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&start=10&sa=N

Free and low cost prescription medication:
http://www.xubex.com/
https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section=about_medications&Template=/ContentManagement/contentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=19169
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/links.html

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/financial-assistance

Financial Assistance and Other Resources for People With Cancer:Cancer imposes heavy economic burdens on both patients and their families. For many people, a portion of medical expenses is paid by their health insurance plan. For individuals who do not have health insurance or who need financial assistance to cover health care costs, resources are available, including Government-sponsored programs and services supported by nonprofit organizations. Cancer patients and their families should discuss any concerns they may have about health care costs with their physician, medical social worker, or the business office of their hospital or clinic.


This is about FREE hospitalization, if you need it and they WILL help you!
http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.htm
Hill Burton Hotline
1-800-638-0742
(1-800-492-0359 in Maryland)
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
Medicaid is for people under 65, medicare is for the seniors.
How to apply for Medicaid or medicare
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibility/
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/applying_for_medicaid.html

For information about Social Security, Medicare, and disability benefits, call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213.
http://www.ssa.gov/

For information about Medicaid, contact your local social service or welfare office. You can also find information about Medicare and Medicaid at www.CMS.gov

How To Pay for Mental Health Services
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/KEN98-0050/default.asp
http://depression.about.com/cs/findadoc/a/freelowcosttx.htm
Additional Public Benefits for Families Raising Children: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/financialassistance.html
DENTAL HELP:
Free or low cost dental care United States
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/53F91091-23DB-47F3-8782-6572C33F9D42/0/LowCostFactsheet.pdf
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/dental/dentalfaq.php
FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP FOR DENTURES , BROKEN TEETH , PAIN , ETC.
http://dental-assistance.app-sl-1.aidpage.com/dental-assistance/

Need eyeglasses or eye care?
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaid.asp
http://www.uniteforsight.org/freeclinics.php

Free Mammogram:
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/
How to Get a Free or Low Cost Pap Smear, The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low cost Pap smears to eligible women across the country. Through this program, uninsured and impoverished women can receive Pap smears at local clinics and doctor's offices.
Here’s a list for every state:
http://cancer.about.com/od/screeninganddiagnosis/a/freepapsmear.htm

Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
You can call this number if you need free birth control help, too!
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
· Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
· For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
· Call or contact your local Health Department.

Answer 2

Contact the closest dental school--they do work very cheap, but they may have a long wait time. Some dentists will let you do work on a payment plan. Make sure you take Vitamin K and C, floss & brush gently. You can do warm saline (salt) gargles, and there is an over-the-counter swish you can buy (peridex). Also, do you have any bleeding problems anywhere else (when you cut yourself?) That is a totally different medical problem.

Answer 3

You can always go to the ER. Any not for profit hospital is required to treat anyone regardless of their ability to pay. If you meet their requirements (as far as income) you may not have to pay at all. If you don't, they usually set up a payment plan. You should get that checked out before you get (if you don't already have) an infection. Hope you feel better!

Answer 4

Sounds to me like you have a bad case of periodontal promblem. Do you brush twice and floss? A bad case of periodontal case might cause the bacteria to affect your stomach, heart, and other organs in your body. I suggest that you spend the money for your health, pretend that is tax money that you would have to pay.

Answer 5

If you live near dental school then they will help you out.

Answer 6

ROBERT,
PAY OUT OF POCKET SOME NOW, AND GET THE MORE EXPENSIVE TREATMENT LATER.,