wisdom teeth?

Question

Two of my wisdom teeth are coming in the top and bottom on the right side. they were impacted for some time but are now starting to come out. the one that is on the bottom that is coming out is decaying already can't tell if the top one is. I am in pain and the 1000 mg of lodine I am taking isn't working that much.

I don't have dental insurance and all the dentists I call want the money up front (which I do not have) I know if I go to the emergency room they will only give me more pain meds. the cook county hospital in Chicago does them but you have to call them from 7.00 am to 7.15am. that is only fifteen minutes and I have been trying to call for a week and can't get through. does anyone know how I can get my wisdom teeth removed without having the money.

Answer 1

FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP - P.2








Look in the links column for a credit program for dental procedures. Please know that this program is for PEOPLE WHO CAN PAY THE MONTHLY PREMIUM COSTS .If you can't pay them back ,and you default , you will be paying 30% in interest ! So this is only for extreme problems that you KNOW you can pay back within a year. Still , it might be an alternative for some .



Some of us feel that a low cost dental insurance is a good answer. Unfortunately , there are many 'plans' that are actually scams. Here is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners web site . On this site , you can check any insurance plan to see if it is legitimate . They also offer help in finding an alternative to pay for health bills.

http://www.naic.org/





Here is a long list of organizations that are looking for volunteers for their mouth and tooth disease studies . Most studies pay for all your work , transportation and sometimes pay you a small amount more.

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/search/browse?brwse=cond_cat_BC07







This is a program that seems fairly new called Community Oral Health Station. On this site you will find programs for children , elders , the military , low income , disabled and more.

http://www.communityoralhealthstation.org/COHSFrames.asp









Although most of these sources are covered in one way or another on my dental Aidpages , you may still find assistance through using them . Some of this information is included in the " government run-around - type - information"category.







Finding Low-Cost Dental Care

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), one of the federal government's National Institutes of Health, leads the nation in conducting and supporting research to improve oral health. As a research organization, NIDCR does not provide financial assistance for dental treatment. The following resources, however, may help you find the dental care you need.

Clinical Trials

NIDCR sometimes seeks volunteers with specific dental, oral, and craniofacial conditions to participate in research studies, also known as clinical trials. Researchers may provide study participants with limited free or low-cost dental treatment for the particular condition they are studying. To find out if there are any NIDCR clinical trials that you might fit into, visit the NIDCR web site at http://www.nidcr.nih.gov and click on "NIDCR Studies Seeking Patients." For a complete list of all federally funded clinical trials, visit http://clinicaltrials.gov. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may need to visit your local library or ask a friend or family member for assistance.To see if you qualify for any clinical trials being conducted at our Bethesda, Maryland, campus, you can call the Clinical Center's Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office at 1-800-411-1222.

Dental Schools

Dental schools can be a good source of quality, reduced-cost dental treatment. Most of these teaching facilities have clinics that allow dental students to gain experience treating patients while providing care at a reduced cost. Experienced, licensed dentists closely supervise the students. Post-graduate and faculty clinics are also available at most schools.To find out if there is a dental school in your area, call your state dental society or association. These organizations are listed in your telephone book. For a complete list of dental schools, visit the NIDCR web site at http://www.nidcr.nih.gov and click on "Finding Dental Care," or contact the National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse at:National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, Maryland 20892–3500
(301) 402–7364

Bureau of Primary Health Care

The Bureau of Primary Health Care, a service of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), supports federally-funded community health centers across the country that provide free or reduced-cost health services, including dental care. To obtain a list of centers in your area, contact the HRSA Information Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-HRSA (1-888-275-4772) or visit their web site at http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administers three important federally-funded programs: Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Medicare is a health insurance program for people who are 65 years and older or for people with specific disabilities. Medicare does not cover most routine dental care or dentures(WHY NOT !!!??-SL). Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareDentalCoverage/.
Medicaid is a state-run program that provides medical benefits, and in some cases dental benefits, to eligible individuals and families. States set their own guidelines regarding who is eligible and what services are covered. Most states provide limited emergency dental services for people age 21 or over, while some offer comprehensive services. For most individuals under the age of 21, dental services are provided under Medicaid. Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidDentalCoverage/.
SCHIP helps children up to age 19 who are without health insurance. SCHIP provides medical coverage and, in most cases, dental services to children who qualify. Dental services covered under this program vary from state to state. Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/SCHIPDentalCoverage/.



CMS can provide detailed information about each of these programs and refer you to state programs where applicable. If you currently have Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Others may call 1-877-267-2323 or visit the CMS web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov. You can also write to them at the address below:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244

State and Local Resources

Your state or local health department may know of programs in your area that offer free or reduced-cost dental care. Call your local or state health department to learn more about their financial assistance programs. Check your local telephone book for the number to call.

United Way

The United Way may be able to direct you to free or reduced-cost dental services in your community. Check your telephone book for the number of your local United Way chapter.For additional copies of this fact sheet contact:National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, Maryland 20892–3500
(301) 402–7364
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov
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State Oral Health Programs

Governmental Oral Health Programs in each state .

1) Contact information for the state dental director or ASTDD representative
2) Description of the oral health program and links to various state profiles
3) Links to a website, newsletters and oral health plan if available
4) Links to dental summit and Head Start oral health forum reports and other state-specific reports

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California

Colorado

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Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

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Maryland

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New Hampshire

New Jersey

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New York

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Ohio

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Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

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Utah

Vermont

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Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming






The links listed directly above are from :

Rural Assistance Center Online http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/dental/#contacts

Answer 2

When I lived in NY there was a dental school that did procedures cheaply. or for no charge, so that the students would have some practical experience before they graduated. I only went for fillings & didn't have any problems. NOt sure if they did wisdom teeth.

Only other thing is to keep checking the yellow pages, on-line listings of dentists in your area & with friends to find one who'll accept a payment plan or a charge card.

Is there a low-cost health clinic near you? Perhaps call them to see if they can refer you to someone.

Answer 3

Last year I had an issue with one of my teeth and needed a crown and some other work as well. I have insurance, but they only paid a percentage, so I still had to come up with a large amount up front. They had a brochure in their office for this place called Care Credit. I applied for it and had the money immediately...a lot of dentists and and dr's offices accept it (its like a credit card). You have to pay it back, but its interest free for a year. Also, a lot of places will give you a little bit of a break if they know you're paying out of pocket.

Answer 4

You should try calling a Dental school there are alot of student's whom need the extra credit , and are very good and do not charge, but be sure the professor is by there side , as all hospital's have student's and intern's it is about the same as going to a private practice,
or you can call in the evening at the hospital and leave a screaming painful message to give you a call back int he morning. I have been there and the came all out. to much pain for me. Get better, and feel better too'

P.s. we used to use my grandma's remedy,garlic clove's put on the gum, then rinse with mouth wash to numb area, or baby ambesol.

Answer 5

I have the same problem. My wisdom teeth are impacted and I have no insurance and no money. My doctor (before I lost health insurance) told me to contact the local dental colleges, if you actually go to one of the tech colleges around here that has a dental college you get free dental. But if you don't, you're screwed.

My only advice is to get a job that has a dental plan.

Answer 6

Try calling your local health department and see if they can direct you to any dental clinics that work with low income patients or that have payment plans.

In the meantime, saturating a cotton ball with a little clove oil and packing that on the tooth area should help ease the pain a bit.

Answer 7

Try a dental college. That's where I got mine out for a minimal fee. I had a lot of other work done there too.

I've pasted the link for the Chicago dental college.

Answer 8

if you dont have insurance then you can get it through the state if you qualify and if your in the USA. Look it up on google. The ER should be able to let you fill out a form to not charge you if you tell them your circumstances. They will not turn you down either

Answer 9

Sorry :( The tooth fairy will not come pick it up because it's too big and heavy. The tooth fairy can only take small teeth because she is very small and doesn't go to the gym.

Answer 10

These teeth have nothing to do with wisdom. It grow at an age when aperson is supposed tobe wise

Answer 11

In addition to the dental schools check with the city health dept to see if they offer free dental services that can evaluate the situation further.