I need free dental work

 in response to raiders19...   You are faced with an interesting situation ... pay a bunch to fix your teeth or pay much less to get dentures. If you want to retain your teeth and go forward with repairs, consider dental schools. Dental schools might be a good source for a bunch of work. You will still need to pay but the overall costs should be a fraction of the a typical quote. Since you have already been evaluated, keep a list of all things needed - this will help to receive more accurate quotes. In fact, you should be able to phone around for quotes knowing exactly what is needed. One more thought - consider Mexico!:) The dental costs in Mexico is a fraction of the fees in the US. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to happy smile...   And i'm enbarrass to smile because of broken teeth all my life i have had beautiful teeth when i began to be depress for diabeticmy teeth started decaying i didn' worrie but now they are all broken

I am 45 yrs old an i don' have insurance and i am having problems wih my teeth. They are decading do to diabeties they are breaking off

 in response to Jcs...   I need help with dental issues. If you have any information please send it to me Sheliahollon@hotmail.com

I am 30 years old and have VERY bad teeth. I have had bad teeth since I was a little kid. I have had fillings in most of my kiddy teeth. Growing up I made some really bad choices in my life, some of which have effective my teeth now. I had gotten into alot of trouble in my early 20's and have learned my lesson since then. after all that I have found GOD and he has really turned my life around. Everything in my life now is GREAT, except for my teeth. I have lost so many that I can not even eat right anymore. I have visited many dentist for free estimates and the lowest I can find is around $10,00 unless I get dentures. I really dont want dentures at the age of 30. If you have any suggestions PLEASE let me know. I dont have alot of money and NO insurance. I have tried to get the loans for it but I do not qualify and have been turned down left and right. Im at the point where i am begging everyone for advice. Thank you so much for your time. GOD BLESS!!

 in response to C J...   Hi CJ ... sounds like you are heading in the right direction!:) I appreciate those who serve our country. Are you certain the service will not address your dental needs? I know a handful of people that had major dental work done after they joined. MEPS gave them the green light during processing and after boot camp, they received the help needed. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to ...   Does he receive any sort of disability? You might consider checking with local social services as well. Also consider nearby clinics. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to amazon01...   Unfortunately, you are not alone. I hear from almost daily who struggle to pay bills but yet do not qualify for government assistance. A handful of new clinics have been added to list and I see over 110 in the state of Washington. Try to find a nearby clinic for help. A cavity left untreated can turn into something more costly. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to suzzy q...   Ouch ... sounds painful. Have you been to a dentist recently? If so, try to get a free evaluation. It is important to get a baseline for what is recommended and then tackle each issue one by one. Take care and God Bless!

I'm 24 and I have two little boys . I'm a stay at home mom that is in need of help. For so many years I have had to deal with the pain of my teeth and them constantly breaking. When I was younger my mom cared less about taking me to the dentist and it really took a toll on my teeth. I'm so tired of the pain and my teeth breaking its so embarrassing being 24 and having missing teeth and not being able to eat certin food. Please please help I would love to be able to smile again

I am 21 years old my dream in life has been to go into the army and serve my county, all my teeth are bad and i cant get in until i have them fixed ,but i dont have a job or money to have the work done.Was in ROTC all four years of high school ,was top of my class, never planned on anything else in life. please help me

 in response to surprise...   It is an interesting question. I've never seen any prophylactic procedures under sedation; not only in MD but other states as well ( graduated from NYU). You can ask your dentist or hygienist to be careful and gentle with you for whatever reason, you can be anesthetized in those areas that might be most sensitive during the procedure, you can try to arrange it in several appointments and do it half and half ( upper right/lower right in one appointment and upper left/lower left in another) like for the deep cleaning. I mean you can discuss different options/ways to do this and will definitely find the way that will fit your needs if you really ready for it. Keep in mind that dentists are people as well and might be willing to talk :) I'm pretty sure you will find the doctor who can help you without sedation. Cleaning is a prophylactic procedure, not a treatment and can not be that bad; just find the right person -that one who's right for you."Sleep or something" - you don't need to be put asleep and "something" can be just a nice friendly person who is not crazy about hurting people. Good luck

 in response to yourdds...   I am in Maryland, is there anyone that could help me? I need my teeth cleaned but I want to be put to sleep or something, I have alot of damaged teeth due to not being healthy/ drug past my insurance covers the cleaning but wont cover me being put to sleep or funny gas for a cleaning jwllard1026@yahoo.com

I am a 41 years old and I have been a single parent with no male support raising my beautiful daughter . I have been unemployed for several years now and I long to work. One of my reasons for losing my job or jobs I should say as, I worked 2 of them was due to a irregular heartbeat as well as dental troubles . I would like to know what assistance I could recieve for myself as well as my daughter who is now over the age 18 yrs. old. I lost my mother to cancer and my father from a Navy injury they were my backbone . I pray for a miracle for my daughter, myself and each person in need of any type of dental or medical assistance as disability has been very slow to give any aid to me. God bless and Thanks for any guidance.

My fiancee had a stroke in May 2011 and I am his care giver. He is in so much pain with his teeth right now and no dental insurance. Can someone please help this poor man out? He is paralyzed in his left side. He has been through so much! PLEASE! Tell us where we can go and get them all pulled and get some dentures. Maybe on payment plan??? ciara3754@yahoo.com

I am a 26 yr old unemployed mother of one. My babys father gets VA disability which is all we are currently living off right now. My credits bad because of. student loans that went to collections that I can't pay off. Dshs said I dont qualify for any medical or dental of any kind because I'm not blind, deaf, mentally disabled, or pregnant. We cant afford payments. I grew up in poverty. The only time I got new toothpaste, floss, or toothbrush, was when I went to the dentist. Which is why I had my first filling at age 7. My first root canal at age 16. I try my best to take care of my teeth, but its not enough. I have to use pain medication, tooth numbing gel, sensodyne toothpaste, and the power of prayer. I have at least one absest tooth, another one thats swollen and leaks puss. The last time I was at the dentist 7 years ago they said I had 15 cavities. Sometimes my jaw and ear hurt. Its hard to function, I chew on one side of my mouth hoping there wont be pain on that side. I live in southwest Washington. Please help

I'm a forty five year old female that has had abcessed teeth all my life. The last time I went to a dentist was back in my twenties. I can't aford it. The dentist pulled all my broken rotten teeth out. Exrayed my gums and said that I had one wisdom tooth to remove. He put the false teeth in . Since then I cut a bottom wisdom tooth on top of my gums and one on bottom that were rotten and busted they r hull now. Pain? You bet! I broken my bottoms years ago. And my tops are warn down to the pink. Please help me

 in response to shortyred...   I have other 60 clinics in the state of GA. A majority of the clinics are around Atlanta and I see it's not too far from Columbus. Are you able to drive or do you have a mean so transportation? If so, consider calling before you go. It is important to know if they can meet your needs and have the room. In addition, consider getting a free evaluation so you know exactly what is needed. Take care and God Bless!

hI IAM WORCESTER AND I AM GOING THROUGH THE SAME THIG ,EVEN THOU I HAVE MEDECARE I JUST HAVE AN BROKEN WHICH I USE TO EAT WITH.I HAS AN PARCHL BUT CANT WEARE IT ANY MORE BECAUSE OF THE BROKEN TOOTHE

 in response to getfreedental...   Hi I'm live in Phenix City AL near Columbus GA I'm 39 in need of work on my mouth

 in response to MissDeeJay...   have you checked on our aidpage contributor GETFEEDENTAL page? click on them and they have alot of information that may help you.
Your condition sounds very painful and I hope that you are able to get some help

affordable dentures/free consult/low monthly payments Im in western Wa. I live n Soc. Sec.I have no back teeth and have to chew in the front .The problem is that my teeth are sooo thin you can see tghrough them,and now they're breaking up andseem to be floating,not secure, in my mouth.I suffer from severe dry mouth due to the meds I take.Any ideas?

affordable dentures/free consult/low monthly payments Im in western Wa. I live n Soc. Sec.I have no back teeth and have to chew in the front .The problem is that my teeth are sooo thin you can see tghrough them,and now they're breaking up andseem to be floating,not secure, in my mouth.I suffer from severe dry mouth due to the meds I take.Any ideas?

 in response to No Legs...   Hello ... sorry to hear you were injured. Have you look into any local clinics? I know many that offer sliding scale fees - most do. Some will give you free care if you have nothing but the waiting can be loooooong:) Take care and God Bless!

Hi, Yep, another hopelessly doomed person to have broken, unpleasant teeth, All because these Dentists cannot seem to offer any "Pro-Bono" work, Or even the decency to give a "Sliding Scale fee" And the States we live in, can't seem to understand that Dental work is a necessity, not a luxury. YES, I was employed and kept up with my teeth just like so many others. Till I got hurt on the job. My compensation is 60% of my low paying crap job,I took because I needed money. So I worked a bad job. Now I am in a wheelchair. Now I too cannot find any help to fix my broken rotted teeth. Isn't this GREAT? Too bad there's so many of us.

I have a step daughter who is 21 years of age beautiful, and pregnant. She truly is a beautiful girl inside and out. She is just starting out in life and works hard everyday in the hostipality field and can not find the courage to smile. She has no insurance and is to proud to write a letter like this so im doing it on her behave. All I would like to see is her smile one more time like she did when she was a girl.

 in response to Desperate4Help!...   Wow - 19k! Ouch!:) I suspect this is related to a surgery or two? I have helped countless people over the years and only seen a handful $20k+. I always think at that cost it might be worth looking into dentures. One good thing is that you have insurance which covered just over half. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to MOMMY M...   Hello ... I see over 360 clinics in CA which is good. Unfortunately, CA is a large state so you may need to drive. Take care and God Bless!

i know how you feel. my husband is in a similar boat except he had a seizure and broke everyone of this teeth when he hit the concrete face first breaking his jaw along with his teeth. the total dentist bill to repair his mouth is $19,000! yes, $19,000! not $1,900... :( how frustrating is it when the insurance comapny only pays $10,000 and you have to come up with $9,000 on a limited income of disability!

 in response to getfreedental...   IM IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA..NEED DENTAL WORK ASAP..

 in response to CJ!...   Well it's been a few months since I made a comment on dental care and I still haven't gotten any help, I think that our Government is only interested in foreign affairs not helping the poor people in America, maybe we need to move to Iraq or some other country. It's really sad to me that in this whole country nobody cares. I've worked my whole life in Cardiology doing stress test on people saving many lives and yet I can't find any dental help, listen people if I had the money I would not ask for help but I don't have money so what happens now, I have to suffer. It seems that our government is only interested in the infidelity of the presidential candidates who cares they are all crooks, self centered and to be honest very selfish I wonder what would happen if their family members needed medical help and they couldn't afford it. I don't care about who's sleeping with who. HEY GOVERNMENT help us.

Hi, my name is Annette and I am a poster child so to speak for dental care! Pictures of my teeth would make kids brush theirs. I have not gone regularly to the dentist because I've had some really really bad experiences with dentists, from the dentist breaking the tooth next to the one he was pulling then saying it was already broken to novacaine not working and feeling everything they were doing and having the dentist tell me to basically man up! I've had one excellent oral surgeon who actually paid for my "gas" when I couldn't and he wanted me to feel comfortable. H aven't had a good one since. I am in the cincinnati area and now believe i have an abcess. I'm on antibiotics but it's getting worse! You can reach me at annettegundrum@yahoo.com. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME! FREE ME FROM A LIFETIME OF PAIN, EMBARSSMENT, SELF CONCIOUSNESS AND MISERY! THANK YOU!

 in response to Indrpet...   I see over 115 clinics in Oregon some of which are in Portland. Have you tried to contact any of the clinics? It is also a good idea to get a free evaluation from any local dentist. This will let you know what is needed. When you have this information, you can shop around:) Take care and God Bless!

 in response to getfreedental...   Well... I've been trying to find a dentist to help my 21 yr old son, but to no avail. He's working his way to become a police officer to help others but can find no one to help him. We are in Portland Oregon ... any ideas?

 in response to getfreedental...   Thank you very much.

 in response to NeedASmileBack...   Hello ... as anther poster mentioned, find a clinic that will offer sliding scale fees. I have maintained a growing list of clinics over the years and just about all of them charged based on income. In some cases, if you have nothing, you are charged nothing. Since you only have five months before you wedding, time might be an issue. Most clinics are full and you will need to be patient.

Get evaluated first to determine if pulling teeth is the best option. If a healthy tooth can be saved, consider doing so:) Take care and God Bless!

 in response to NeedASmileBack...   Try to keep as many teeth as you can. They preserve your jawbone, prevent the recession. When you pull your teeth jawbone starts receding and later in your life you might face a serious problems to fit any removable prosthesis since you won't have sufficient amount of bone/support to hold it in place - very unpleasant experience and extremely expensive to fix.Good luck

 in response to Andi K...   I will look into that. Thank you for taking time to answer. =)

 in response to NeedASmileBack...   This may not help, but my friend is going through the same thing. He has multiple teeth that either need a root canal, or pulling. One of his teeth is starting to abcess, and I am on his back to get it looked at. He can't find work & lives w. his mom. I told him to call the local health department. They saw my ex, when he had a bad tooth, gave him antibiotics, pain medicine, and referred him to an oral surgeon who went on a sliding scale fee based on income. That is probably the best bet, if you can get in. These state/ federal run agencies are becoming harder to get in due to the recent surge of immigration & population. Hope that helped some :)

I am a 21 year old female who finally realized I have not even 1 good tooth. I have finally decided after going through infections in almost all teeth that I would be happy with pulling all my teeth and getting dentures. The only problem is I have no money. I am getting married in 5 months and would love to have a beautiful smile and have the confidence I know I have. I live in the Sonoma county area if ANY one knows what I can do please help! Thank you!

 in response to getfreedental...   wow thank you,!!!!

 in response to mrotter...   Wow ... okay, sorry to hear about the PTSD. I have friends that were in the service and some have experienced the same unfortunately. It can be tough to overcome, but you can do it - hang in there. I once encountered a dentist who made house calls. Most do not advertise doing so, but I suspect some in your area might. You may try calling around to see if any will make a house call ... it's worth a shot. In addition, consider checking with any local American Legion ... they might have some suggestions as well. Take care and God Bless!

I am a beautiful girl without a beautiful smile,i being without my front teeth for almost 10-11 years and it has being breaking me pieces by pieces.my self confidence is decreasing day by day and aim so afraid it will limit me.
from the bottom of my heart am asking for help so i can fix my teeth and have that beautiful smile again because i know it will make a huge different in my life.
Thanks in advance and marry Christmas.
God bless.

 in response to getfreedental...   Easy for the normal person to do, but I suffer from PTSD and just going to get evaluated at a dentist ? its not the dentist ? its all the people I encounter just attending??? I dont even look in the mirror at myself without seeing a dusgusting s.o.b..... sorry but thats me,,, thank you,,kely

 in response to mrotter...   Hello ... visit a local dentist - any dentist to get a free evaluation. The evaluation will let you know your options. In addition, check with nearby clinics. Having teeth pulled from a clinics does not cost too much and is much better than a hammer:) Take care and God Bless!

I am a 50 yr old male, disabled from a logging accident in 2001, My teeth hurt and need fixed and I have no ins, or the cash to pay for it, I pulled my last painful tooth out on my own and what a painful experience, now they hurt so bad im about ready to take a hammer to them and end it all, does anybody have any suggestions or know somebody I can call??? thank you,, kelly, rhdsochoco@aol.com

Ok who ever sendet me a messege on here I did not get it could you send me a e-mail sandy2jassmin@gmail.com Thanks a lot.

 in response to getfreedental...   We are in washington d.c thanks for your help.

 in response to GIRL30...   Hello ... sorry for your pain. What is the nearest major city? There are over 2800 clinics spread throughout the country. I will look for some that are close. If none are close, are you able to drive? God Bless!

 in response to sandy2jassmin...   Hello and welcome to the states. I have friends that were in the service and some that spent time in Germany. Where is your husband stationed? I will take a quick look and see if any clinics are nearby. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to getfreedental...   where are you located, i need a dentist asap but i have no way of paying. HELP! I AM IN SOOO MUCH PAIN

 in response to yourdds...   I am 24 years old I am from germany where we get free dentist work. Since I cam to the stats with my husband my teeth are so bad. I went to a dentist here in d.c she charged me almost $2500 just for 3 feelings and cleaning. I need a bunch of feelings root canlas, crowns and braces. We are a military family with 1 income and as we all know we really dont make that much. I have so much pain if been crying to my husband that I want to get my teeth fixed and no the military will not do it for free if you are a zivilian. So can someone tell me where i can find sombody who will be doing dentist work for free.

 in response to BC89...   Hello ... let us know where you are located. I have been helping people over the years from all over the country - town by town, city by city, and state by state:) Take care and God Bless!

 in response to BC89...   What state are you in? If you are close to my office I might be able to help. I'm in MD

Try free dental care finder. I live in Oregon and had to find a dentist for my 21 year old. Good luck and best wishes. Www.1dental.com

this is our lovely country...im a 22 year old man and my teeth are slowly just falling apart and i cant get any dental help...its really depressing and the pain is getting to the point where its completely unbearable and not only is it tooth pain its now pain in my gums

 in response to FooYuck...   Hello ... Are you able to drive? I see you are not far from Oakland which is not too far from San Fran. I see over 360 clinics in CA and a handful in the Oakland/San Fran area. Please call ahead though to save a trip in the event they are full and/or not able to help. You may also consider seeing any local dentist for a free evaluation. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to Bleeding Gums Murphy...   I would like to add to this a salt water rinse with warm water. I have chatted with many dentists over years while helping people and one of the most comment suggestions is a salt water rinse:) Take care and God Bless!

 in response to winterlyn...   i live in Maryland of Carroll County

I live in antioch, ca and i'm in need of dental work, but i don't have any money or a job, I've been jobless for the pass 3 years.... and i've been having really bad tooth pains...Can someone to find someone to help my problems Please! it's so bad that i can't sleep at night and i've been having really bad headaches.

I'm having some problems with my teeth myself but no luck finding help... sorry. All I can say from experience: brush teeth as much as possible with a manual tooth brush, rinse mouth with peroxide (get a 20oz bottle of water - fill half way with peroxide - the other half, half water, half mouthwash for flavor), if you have swollen gum try to get your hands on some Penicillin that will help with the infection, if you have pain make sure the pain killers you are taking have Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin... ), try to stay away from sweets! some of these stories are similar to mine and it pains me even more that nobody has the compassion to help another human being in need... I almost hate being part of this country, especially when I get those severe tooth aches, that I would sell my U.S. citizenship for some dental work or money for dental work! I'm not sure if thats possible. If so, it would be so worth it! This pain is not worth the "freedom" to be a slave to the wage.

 in response to Scared and desperate...   Hello ... have you been for a free evaluation anywhere? If not, seek a free evaluation from any local dentist. The evaluation will let you know what is needed. Knowing what is needed will allow you to shop around. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to desperately.seeking.relief...   I see your point regarding your experiences with the dental school. Most dental schools will use patients as teaching instruments to include clipboards, lengthy discussions, etc. Having your brother-in-law in the next room does not help. I am sorry to hear of your experience and encourage you to try again. Dental schools need patients to work on and the tougher the better.

I see two clinics is Reno and can provide additional information if needed. In addition, of the 300+ clinics in CA, I suspect a handful do not require residency. I will look at keep you posted.

Life will get better and happiness will return. Hang in there and keep God close. Take care and God Bless!

Hi, I am a 20 year old former college student (in debt to my eyeballs because of school. I am living on near minimum wage. I am in desperate need of free or low cost dental care. I fully lost three teeth, and tyre rest are.severely fragmented, cracked, or are developing holes. I have medical but no dental insurance. If anyone can direct me anywhere in Chicago or northern indiana/illinois it woulda be greatly greatly appreciated. Please, I amso desperate. I am in severe pain, afraid and shamed to smile and my face is swollen grok what I believe is an abcess. Please, if anyone can help..i don't want to e all my tweeth before my 21st birthday.

Sincerely, scared and desperate.

thank you to everyone who cared enough to give their suggestions etc. and caring enough to reply, that in itself is a huge comfort to me. I would definately go to a dentist and ask for a free consultation as u suggested however that would only allow me to know how much everything would cost, i cant get a job to save my life because no one will hire me with my teeth the way they are so even knowing how much it will cost, how would i pay?

id gladly go to cali but the free clinics ive found in cali require you to be a resident and have proof of residency. i dont have that since im not a resident. do you know of any clinics that dont require residency? its crazy how they have 360 clinics and vegas has none lol. goes to show how vegas is a me me me city. you said you found a couple of clinics, ar eyou sure they are dental clinics? from what i can tell, they only free clinics in vegas are medical, not dental. I contacted the dental school here and was told that i would have to come in for a evaluation to see if theyd accept me into the program which would require proof of employment as well as having a problem that would benefit the students to help you with. if you pass that phase, you will be put on a list to wait for a opening for that procedure and you will have to pay upfront before getting the procedure. the list of procedures they give had prices which werent that much better then going to a professional licensed dentist. from what i was told, extractions and dentures are the most requested procedure and hard to come by so not to hold my breath.

Im a little phobic about the school setting also because a few years ago, my brother in law went to see a dentist for a cleaning so i figured id make a appointment too just to see how much it would cost. when i got there i had to have xrays taken then the dentist came in with about 7 dental students who were all staring at me with clipboards while my mouth was propped open. i was so embarrassed because not only did i feel violated, but my brother in law was in the next room which wasn't really a room, it was more like a hospital ER where youre seperated by curtains and he could hear everything. They were talking about me and not having propper dental care as though he knew me and my situation. i had to hold my tears back so hard, i wanted to cry and run. my dental problems have nothing to do with bad dental hygiene, i used to be bulimic. When i was leaving the dentists, the receptionist said "im so sorry, that was so wrong of him." because everyone in the office had heard about the girl with such bad teeth. apparently i was the joke of the day in their office. so you can understand, even if the dental schools here didnt charge that much, id have a hard time going... but still would if it would mean an end to the torture. i dont know what to do anymore, i feel like ive exhausted every avenue.

When i was a child, i was severely abused. I made it though by telling myself that life would get better when i was older. it hasnt. i dont even know what happiness feels like, its a foreign concept to me, and as much of a myth as unicorns are. i dont know what to do. if it werent for my husband, id be homeless. he'd help me if he could but we barely get by as it is. begging for help is the only option i see for myself, otherwise its a life of pain and being shunned by society.

 in response to desperately.seeking.relief...   Hello ... get a baseline by going to any local dentist and ask for a free evaluation. Most dentists want your business as bad as you need their services. They do not need to know your financial situation in detail. Simply let them know that you are thinking of switching dentists and need a bunch of work and would like a free evaluation. Dollar signs will roll in their mind and you should receive a quick invite. Try to get three opinions to determine the best approach. Once you have done, you will have a road-map for what is needed.

Are you able to commute? I only see a couple of clinics in Nevada but over 360 in California. I have done extensive research on dental schools and although they charge a discount rate, if you can find a dental student in need of completing specific procedures, you stand to save a considerable amount more. If you have a bunch of work that is needed, you might consider Mexico. Various locations in Mexico offer dental solutions at a fraction of the US fees.

Take care and God Bless!

 in response to desperately.seeking.relief...   Hello, Owwwwwwwwww! I remember myself when I woke up looking like a chipmunk. The only thing I would suggest to you is go to the hospital emergency. You need to now be on antibiotics to get that infection gone first. I had to do that before the dentist would touch mine. I had asked why and the dentist told me for the needles will not take and I would feel everything that they were doing regarding pulling some out. Also rinse with sea salt that helps alot.
I pray you will find help shortly

 in response to ranne1982...   where r u located cause i think thats the same ins i have.

Im an 34 and have no upper teeth (unless you call rotted knubs teeth) and my lower teeth are about to go as well. Currently my face is swollen to the point that it looks like I've gone a couple of rounds with mike tyson because of a abscess from a toothache and I think its infected because I feel sick, I have the chills etc. Im in so much pain and its thanksgiving, yay! I havent had much to be thankful for in a long time. I live in vegas and I cant get a job to save my life. NO one will hire me and I cant blame them, who would want a toothless freak greeting their customers? I need help, DESPERATELY. There are no free clinics here and the dental schools will only help you if you pay upfront and its not that much cheaper then a regular dentist. Im desperate. I was raised to believe that people help others when in need but since i began losing my teeth, ive realised how naive i am... people only help others when they stand to get something from it. Like those tv shows where they help someone redo their house and the community lends a helping hand... do you think anyone would donate their time and building supplies if the cameras werent there? No. In this day and age, its every man/woman for him/herself. If ANYONE can help me, please, im in so much pain and I have no money. Im so tired of not having any teeth, im so tired of the pain, im so tired of the shame. There has to be someone out there who could help me. Otherwise, what hope do I have?

I am 57 and have lost all but my front top and bottom teeth. I have to have them all out to. I am dibetic and my mouth stays very dry. My teeth have all rotted at the gums instead of where they usaly do and the dentist said it is cause of my dry mouth. I did find a free clinic to take my teeth out but once there out they dont offer dentures. Is there anyone who will give them free or at a VERY low cost? We are living on my husbands SS and it is only 1500 a month and it isnt even paying our bills. We also have my 4 grandkids which we get no help for cause I dont have legal custody and they stop it from happening everytime we try to get it. I would appreciate some help

I am a 29 year old female and is disable and cant work. I am on the state and have insurance which is united health care medical assistance and dentist places wont accept my insurance. I have not been able to afford to go to a dentist for several years now and I am in danger of losing enough teeth that I won't be able to eat. I don't want to lose my teeth and have spent a lot of years and money trying to take care of them. I have had my wisdom teeth pulled and am in danger of losing the only other teeth I can use to chew food. i need a lot of work done on my teeth and also need to have then straighten and I just want to be able to keep the teeth. Can you please help me.

My name is Tina and i was snowmobiling and crashed broke my bone on my front tooth. went to dentist and had to have my tooth removed and a partial in. After that had to get 3 more pulled I have 2 teeth now that are infected and hurts sooo bad!! I called my dentist that i had for 5 yrs now and givin him like 4,000 cash since Now i call and let him no i cant eat im 100 pounds and teeth in sooo much pain!! He said i needed 1,500 up front then when denture comes in 500.00 then 2 more pymts mth at 500.00 I am in forecloser on my house I got a job and could not do it Im always sick and the partial dont work. You would think someone would have some compation.Wow i have been all over internet and calling people No Help Just to beable to eat to stay alive. I dont like to ask for help But i am for myself and to beable to take care of my family. Anyone Please Help!!!!! Hurting bad in Colorado Thank you so much

Hello my name is Jan I am a 59 year old female that has ran up on some bad times. I recently lost my husband of 22 years suddenly. He died after was thrown from a horse. Of course we were not expecting this tragedy and didn't have insurance as he had lost his job 6 months prior to his death. He left me with large medical bills and of course no insurance. We had gotten behind on our rent so unfortunately I was forced to move from the place we had lived for 15 years.
I stumbled upon even more bad luck when I accidently dropped my partial off my plate and the fell to the floor only to have my friends dog grab them before I could and he ate them as I cried in front of him. Now as I desperately need to get a job I have only three teeth on top and look awful not to mention I have no teeth to chew up food. I need HELP! If anyone can offer me any suggestions please do! I am somewhat desperate! Help please!

 in response to getfreedental...   Thank you for the suggestions. I will look into those dental schools but maybe in a state a little closer to me.

 in response to mattygorillahead...   I fully agree. I know many people receiving government assistance for health care but nothing for dental. Unfortunately, the government does not seem to offer much assistance for dental care. The government needs to realize that poor dental care can lead to poor health. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to Mz D...   Hello ... hopefully your heart is doing well. It is tough to think about your teeth when you have other serious issues. Until you have a chance to get your teeth fixed, consider protein shakes. I have heard from many people over the years, and protein shakes seem to really help. Now the question becomes - where to get help. I see nine dental clinics in OK but you may need to drive. Unfortunately, there are no dental schools in OK which is odd considering there are three in TX:) Consider checking with local churches as well. Take care and God Bless!

it is a shame that our land of the free would allow those in need of special dental care go over looked and leave those of us in constant pain. On 800.00 per month how can anyone get infected teeth taken care of. we pay taxes shame on those who shut down dental care for those who are disabled and cannot work. This is very sad.......

 in response to getfreedental...   I live in Tulsa Ok, mother of three and on disability for a heart condition. I need dental work done very badly. Chewing my food is hard and nuts or tough meats are out. I don't have the funds to pay for any of this. My front teeth are going and I don't really like to meet the public and that isn't something I can skip. I have sons in school and I have to meet with teachers and such. I really would like to find out where I can go here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I just don't have the money to afford to get my mouth fix and it is painful, literally and figuratively. I need some help.

 in response to plainpain...   Look for local clinics although I am not sure the wait is worth $35:) $15 and $35 does not sound bad considering the emails and messages I receive on a daily basis from others in need of dental help. Why medication before pulling the tooth? Take care and God Bless!

i was in a lot of pain last week, went to dentist. before they would see me, i had to go get 15.oo for the copayment. saw my dentist, she said it was infected, gave me medication. she won't be able to pull this tooth until the 17th, this thing is killing me. if i go back i have to now pay 35.00 just to be seen. is it any place that i can get this tooth checked for free, it mainly flairs up at nights.

 in response to MsV...   please if you get that list can you forward it to me. thank you very much.

 in response to getfreedental...   Im not sure why im turned down.... Probably cause im white. if you can post those places that might help Id be very thankful.... I live about 20 Miles south of Seymour, Indiana which is also about 35 minutes or Miles north of Louisville, KY.

 in response to CJ!...   Hi CJ ... I know what you mean!:) The government needs to take a harder look at itself. Instead of dumping LOADS of money into foreign policy, dump some into the US. The Iraq war was recently estimated in the 700 billion range - BILLION. Could you imagine what just 1 billion would do for the poor - more specifically, for the dental needs of those struggling?:) Nonetheless, how do you feel about driving?:) I see 3 dental schools in the state of FL (Bradenton, Fort Lauderdale, and Gainesville). I suggest calling ahead to check on availability, costs, and to ensure they offer the services needed. I recently chatted with some dental students and discovered some great information. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to Jcs...   Hi Jcs ... did get a reason as to why the state would not provide assistance? If you are unemployed, I am surprised the state does not help to some extent anyway. You have the right idea though - if you can find job, you might receive insurance to help cover your needs but insurance will typically cover a fraction of the needed amount (depending on the coverage and procedure needed). Not sure where you are located in the state of Indiana, but I maintain a list of clinics that might help. Take care and God Bless!

I know exactly how you feel I am in the same shape, its really sad because I have always had insurance but I move down to florida and I cant find a job so I cant afford any type of benefits, Its really sad that Americans are treated worse than immigrants in our country.I really don't think that our government cares either they talk about a lot of promises but they DO NOT CARE. I am 60 years old and I need help but I cant get it. I have 7 bad teeth and I cant chew anything, not even bread, we hear all the time about help, well let me say this there is no help for us, I have tried with no success and I think that it wont get any better. I pray that I can find help everyday but so far there is none. If there is a dentist out there that can help me PLEASE HELP ME IN THE NAME OF GOD!!!!!!!

im 37 Im un employed Im diabetic, I have chronic fatigue I can't get disability, at least not in Indiana. I need a root canal on one of my teeth, I have zero dollars to pay for that or to even get it yanked for 400 dollars. Im screwd. I cant even get state assistance Ive applied and applied only to be turned down. what am i supposed to do? Im trying to find a job so I can afford some cheap dental insurance yet every dental insurance I call says I must wait 1 year before im covered.

i am a 24 year old mother of two who needs a implant and a tooth.. i cant smile cuz a man i once loved stole it from me.. i guess i said tha wrong thing he beat me And didnt stop til hr seen my tooth fly out.. i've been without a tooth for two years i dont have tha money to fix it. its my front left tooth gone.. i dont think i even remember how i look with all my teeth. Sad everyday i'm depressed, everytime i brush my teeth.. everytime i open my mouth to talk i try my best so no one will notice i have no tooth.. i'm so young and have my whole life ahead of me but yet i feel like i'm not me, i feel like giving up. u never know how importent ur teeth are til your smile is gone.. i'm just here writing this as a wish maybe someday i'll have my smile back.

 in response to alys-mah...   I am 58yrs old, I live in Sacramento CA, and I am in need of dental care immediately. I have 2 permemant bridges that have caused damage to my front teeth. I have very limited financial resources,
I recieve Soc Sec disability. Please help me find affordable care.

Hi. Im starting here because im at a total loss as to what to do. Im a single mother of four, whom got laid off from my job in july. We are barely keeping our heads above water and now of all times my teeth are falling apart. I scrimped up enough cash to do a consult and was told I need 11,000 in work. I would settle just to get the three teeth that are causing me pain done first, but even that seems out of reach. My credit has been shot in the last five months and I couldnt get financing to help with even a portion of the bill. Anyone that could point me in the right dirrection for discounted dental care, or any resource what so ever would be greatly appreciated. Im in California and cheap dentistry is hard to come by.

 in response to Mrsmalik...   Hi mrsmalik ... look for a free evaluation. How? Simply ask:) Call a handful of local dentists and let them know you are looking for a new provider. Dentists are small business owners and want your business. They do not need to know your entire financial situation on the phone;) Take care and God Bless!

 in response to imgonnadie...   Hello ... congrats on getting a consultation! Not so good on the price though:) I always think it is a good idea to get a consultation. A consultation provides a baseline to let you know what is needed or at least recommended. In this case I am curious to know what is being recommended for 17k ... this is a bunch of money:) After helping people over the years, I have seen amounts close to 30k though. Dentures will be a much smaller fraction of 17k. I suspect your dentist is recommending root canals, crowns, bridges, partials, etc.? Consult with another dentist ... in fact, consult with two more. You will have a better understanding of next steps by have a total of three opinions. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to KKmommaof2...   Hello ... I have helped many people over the years and unfortunately, this is not the first time a father has not paid child support which really stinks - dead beat fathers. Typically, when you go after the father for child support and win, the state will garnish wages - has that happened in your case? If not, contact the state and asked about garnishment.

Medicaid can be a good thing. Many people I encounter do not have it but need it. Call around and look for a dentist that accepts Medicaid (many do). Let them know the total amount of work needed and create a plan. They might not be able to fix everything at one time and will need to spread the treatment out over many months. Try to stay with the same dentist as well - providing you find a good one:) Take care and God Bless!

I am 26 years old and I don't have insurance for any emergency, my teeth are disolving slowly, I cannot afford to even go to and consultation, I am desperate I live in Baltimore md, I don't smile I smirk or grin, I need help can anyone help?please, I'll let you photagraph my before and after for future research.

Hi. I got back from my consultation with the dentist today and My estimated charges was 17,710.00. This is not for cosmetic work, mind you... this is just so I can eat. I am 33 years old. I need dentures, but he refuses to do it because I am young and SOME of the roots of my teeth are still in tact. My husband is self employed and only makes about 50,000 a year for our family of 6. We live in california and it is not cheap, nothing is. Not food or gas or clothing for our kids. We don't spend needlessly, we dont buy video games or junk food. I make most things from scratch. I can no longer eat. I have been able to tolorate 1/2 a baked potatoe in the last 4 days and I am living off coffee. I am so so tired from lack of food, I need help. Please if you have any information, any dentist that will just pull my teeth and give me dentures, please please let me know. Again, we can not pay alot. I have about 200.00 a month to work with here, and I have bad credit. Care credit or things of the sort are not an option and I have no relatives to turn to as they are all just as broke as we are. Please help me.

Hello I want to start with the fact that the pain ive been in for the last 9 years is unreal...insane headaches, toothaches, earaches etc due to the unhealthy rotting mouth i have. I am a 27 year old single mother of 2, a 4yr old girl named Taylor and a 1 1/2yr old boy named Bryson. They heve diff fathers both have been sued for child support but do not nor have not payed a dime. I have 7 teeth on the top all but 1 are rotting and a missin front tooth, 8 1/2 on the bottom all rotting, and no back teeth to chew with. I DO have Medicaid but seem to get dentist who just make me wait for months at a time and yet ive had nothin done but a few teeth pulled. Can someone help me out in finding a dentist that will change my life. Please help Please...Thank you for your time!!

 in response to karatebox...   Hi Karatebox ... you have your hands full without question. Insurance is great but unfortunately, insurance is very limited regarding coverage. Most providers will only pay 50% +/- depending on the services needed. I suspect the total fee is running close to 4k for 4 root canals - yes? Ensure your dentist is in the preferred provider list for your insurance. If you have confirmed they are in the list of approved providers, contact your insurance company to confirm the allowable dollar amount for a root canal. Once you have this, return to your dentist and prepare to challenge:)

I have helped countless people over the years with dental issues and feel 4k is high (providing the total is around 4k:)). I have helped people to shop around for the best deals. It sound funny, but shopping around for the best dental deal is very doable. Since you know what is needed and have insurance, you are in the drivers seat. I suspect you can save additional money by having 2 of the 4 completed at the same time - providing you have the patience to sit in the chair that long!:)

Most on this thread are not so lucky - most do not have insurance and are typically unemployed which is a double whammy:) Take care and God Bless!

 in response to Need_yeshua...   Thank you for your caring

 in response to alys-mah...   Thank you very much for your help.

 in response to alys-mah...   I live in lincoln pk, NJ

 in response to karatebox...   Hello my friend. I'm sorry to hear about your current dental situation. I thank God for you, and your precious family. You are welcome my friend to look over my resource links that is found on my homepage. I pray that you will find the help you need according to Philippians 4:19.
God is in the healing today as he was in Jesus time when he walked on the earth.
I have heard of numerous supernatural dental healing's. I myself have experience such healing's.
That reminds me. I have to make a dental appointment.
Shalom, love, and blessing's.
Mike