i have very bad teeth, great hygeine but they still keep getting infected and crumbling, over the past year i have had so many repaired because i finally had dental insureance but now i'm laid off and wouldn't you know it another one is hurting...severely, i can't take the pain, haven't slept in days and nothing is working. i can't afford a dentist, especially without insurance, anyone got any ideas...please? anything at all?
2007-12-28 23:52:19 · 13 answers · asked by manders 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Have you checked with all the dentist? We have some in our area who work with low income people. There are those who pro-rate charges, those who give free work, and those who will setup payment plans.
2007-12-28 23:56:48 · answer #1 · answered by mel s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to do some research to find what is available in your area. Dental schools offer great work at a reduced fee; NIH offers free medical help, I'm not sure about dental; and there are organizations like Mission of Mercy that offer free dental work to those who are in need.
As far as the cause of your crumbling teeth, you should go over your complete health history with a dentist. There are many things that can cause this; from genetics, to drug abuse, to environmental factors. If you can determine what is causing your teeth to fall apart and crumble, you may be able to prevent future dental pain.
2007-12-29 01:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tooth has a hole or a piece broken off, get some clove oil and some dental wax. (Most grocery stores carry clove oil and pharmacies carry dental wax.) Dip a tiny piece of a cotton ball in the clove oil and pack it in the tooth with a toothpick, then take a pinch of the dental wax and try to seal the clove/cotton wad in the tooth. If the nerve is exposed the clove oil will deaden a lot of the pain, and cutting off exposure to the air with the dental wax will enhance the effect.
Note: This is a temporary fix until you can see a dentist! Try contacting a University School of Dentistry. You can get excellent work done by students who are closely supervised by some of the best dentists in the world! Then, beg a relative for the money to get it fixed!
2007-12-29 00:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by wersells 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried using clove oil.. Its relatively cheap and apparantly it soothes tooth ache.
Clove oil is a wonderful anaesthetic, especially when your gums are painful. Use a cotton swab or, in an emergency, a matchstick covered with material. Dip the swab into the clove oil and apply to the painful area. If it is of sufficient strength the clove oil will numb the nerve. If it penetrates, it may well take the pain out of the gum. This is not a cure, but will provide temporary relief from toothache. If you cannot obtain clove oil, use cloves. Chew them or put them onto the painful tooth and bite. This should provide some relief.
2007-12-28 23:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by The sex Dr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it, but your oral hygiene can't be that good if you keep having problems with your "bad teeth".
Anyway, I would try to find a dental hygiene school near you, like the others suggested. My school charges $25 for a cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatment. You appointment will take longer but it's worth it.
2007-12-29 01:51:06 · answer #5 · answered by nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a dental school, they usually do work for free (you will be worked on by student dentists with supervision).
2007-12-28 23:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the U.K. telephone or go into one of the NHS advice `shops`. They will tell you where you can go for emergency treatment and will explain to you what to do regarding (non)payment for the service. Do it now, there is no need for you to be in pain, you live in a welfare state.
2007-12-28 23:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orajel? It really helps tooth pain! Hope u get some sleep and that u find a new job soon!
2007-12-29 02:34:11 · answer #8 · answered by Adreanna A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take calcium (oyster shell) supplements, brush often with lots of fluoridated tooth paste.
2007-12-29 00:26:20 · answer #9 · answered by ted j 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see if you have a community dental clinic or call the hospital and see what they can help you with
2007-12-28 23:55:47 · answer #10 · answered by dreamweaver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋