My mother went to a dentist who pulled a front tooth. He then told her she needed a bridge but because she did not have insurance to cover it, he would not do it. Concerns are for her ability to eat properly , poor dental hygiene causing further health problems
Also know that most dental offices offer some type of financing for treatment that may make it easier to pay for care.
Right now you need a solution to an immediate problem and here are my suggestions:
1 - Talk first to your Mom's regular Dentist, ask about alternative treatment options and financing. Depending on the rest of your mother's oral health, one treatment option may be what is called a 'flipper'. It is a temporary removable denture that can replace a few front teeth. Not the best - but will work.
2- Talk to a different DDS if that doesn't work. Most Dentists will do some care at reduced fees for the poor on a case by case situation. Do you go to a different dentist?
3 - Contact you local Social Services agency. Many communities have volunteer clinics to help the poor - Social Services should have contact information for this.
4 - COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. If your county has one it may only treat children, but it is worth checking out. Social Services should have this information as well.
5- DENTAL SCHOOL - if there is a school in your area, this may be an option. Be prepared for very long appointments and it may take many visits to get all the work completed. Your Mom will get excellent care for low cost. You will need to decide if she is able to tolerate this type of setting.
6 - DONATED DENTAL SERVICES. This is a National program of volunteer dentists who will treat needy patients. It is very limited and the patient must meet specific requirements. For more info: www.nfdh.org/donated-dental-services-dds Click on your State.
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Is there any inexpensive schools or inexpensive dentists near me. Where can i go to get inexpensive help. I don't have a lot of money because most of it goes for living expenses. I do have a few credit cards. And I have a bad leg and asthma.