dental work with no insurance?

Question

i NEED like 4fillings and one pulled. but i have no insurance..what will this cost me out of pocket??

Answer 1

That depends on the Dr and the area you live in. See if there is a dental school near by you can usually save over 1/2 by having a student do the work and they usually take payments as well as most credit cards. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Hi,

I am afraid it will cost you quite a bit of money to get the 4 fillings and teeth pulled out with out any dental insurance cover.

Here's are some rough estimates about how much it might cost you.

Fillings :

There are different types of fillings like metal also called as amalgam filling. The amalgam fillings have recently become unpopular because they contain mercury.

This is a cheaper, faster and more long lasting alternative but the presence of mercury is a negative factor.

On the other hand composite resin fillings are both time consuming and more expensive but a safer alternative.

Though the cost will vary with your location, dentist reputation and experience and so on - still it is estimated that it will cost
approximately

$75 to $145 per metal fillings and between
$150-$200 dollars per composite resin filling.

That is the cost of filling alone - usually before filling, the dentist will need to take some x-rays, clean area around the tooth.

So be prepared for these additional costs too.

Regarding tooth extraction -

B.e prepared for anywhere between $75-$150 depending on your location and dentist and other factors like your tooth condition.

Any after or before treatment costs like x-rays, cleaning will again cost you extra.

Best is to get an estimate from your dentist about the cost of the whole procedure - fillings, extraction, x-rays, cleanings everything. Then plan your treatment in installments - as and when you have enough money for it.

If you need to replace the tooth. Well that will cost you a lot more. I don't want to depress you any further.

As a lot of people have suggested here, please find a reputable dental school near you and ask if they will have you as a patient. It might take some time to get past their waiting list but you will save a lot of money.

Most of the work will be done by student dentists learning their profession but you can rest assured that their supervisors will be around to take care in case they get stuck or something.

One more point - Most dental problems are not dental emergencies. So, unless your teeth are hurting really bad you can wait and get treated as and when you have enough money in your hands.

An option you can explore if you have money to spare is go for a dental discount plan that is local to your area. The plan will have their own panel of dentists and you can get treatment at discounted prices.

The savings can be substantial if you are going to get treatment anyway as a paid non-insurance holder.

Okay hope that information helps you.

All the best.

Answer 3

I'm facing a similar situation and was told to try dental colleges, however the waiting list tends to be very long and if accepted, you might be faced with frequent appointments spread out over the course of a few weeks instead of taking care of everything at one time.

Also, please be aware that if you do not fit into a specific category for the type of dental candidates sought after at the time of your application, it is entirely possible that you will not be accepted into their program at all.

It's actually a great idea to look into one of the low cost dental insurance plans available online which offer several types of plans that are adjusted to your budget.

Major dental work is not covered for a period of roughly 6 months to a year but minor proceedures such as the ones you mentioned are covered almost immediately. The startup cost is generally less than $125 with small monthly payments ranging between $15 - $35 per month depending on the type of plan you choose.

I decided to go the route of purchasing a discount service called "AmeriPlan" which has brought down my cost of dental work by as much as 65%. If you'd like to learn more about the services provided which also includes the cost of prescription medications, please visit the link below and best wishes!!!

Answer 4

Depends on where you live but around 75 dollars a filling and 115 for the pulled, plus anesthesia. Most cities have a "county hospital" with a dental clinic. You can also check out area dental colleges.

Answer 5

check around for free clinics, or dental schools that offer free dental work. Also, if that is not around see if your dentist can give you a discount because you don't have insurance, and set up a payment plan, instead of paying all at once. Good Luck, i hate dental work.

Answer 6

I have dental insurance, but when I got a tooth pulled I still had a co-pay of 274. I would recommed going to a dental school (it goes according to your income) they may not pull though, just ask. If not go to your county hospital and get it pulled. These are all day services, so be prepared to wait, but you won't be poor when its all over.

Answer 7

Go to: http://Stacie.OneSimpleCard.com . I am a Healthcare Benefits Specialist. We provide a dental discount plan that is very affordable and all specialists, even cosmetic surgery is covered under our dental plan. There is no co-pay or deductibles. You can also call 1-888-225-1787 for detailed information about the benefits. I hope this is helpful.

Stacie Walker

Answer 8

It depends on how much the indivuidual dentist charges for fillings. The AMALGAM (metal)filling is usually cheaper, but visible so some choose to opt for COMPOSITE (resin) because it the same color of the tooth or close to the same color and much less visible (if at all), but more expensive.

I would suggest getting or purchasing your X-rays from the dentist who said you need the fillings and possibly calling around to price fillings from other dentists in your area. Taking your x-rays with you would help in that other dentists wouldn't need to take more x-rays (cause those are also pricey). Choose the dentist you feel comfortable and who is most affordable to get your fillings done there.

Hope this helps!

Answer 9

I don't have health insurance either, so I get my dental work done at a local college by students. It's MUCH cheaper and they are very careful and are over-seen by real dentists.

Answer 10

ure screwed!!....prob a buck fifty per filling and extraction, with just locat anest....yeah, ure gonna need about 700 bucks or more...