Where can i get low cost or free dental work ?

I work very hard, but dont have any dental insurance. My teeth need major work. I would love to smile again. I work in sales and my confidence is low. My little boy passed away last summer and my self esteme is very low. It's been very hard without him. I was a single father and he was my best friend. It would help me a great deal to get my teeth fixed. It would boost my spirits. I can make payments and would love for someone to answer my prayers. Thank you.

Where can i get low cost or free dental work ?
I got work done at the local dental school (NYU dental). I went in to get some work on my lower teeth (root canals, etc) and they screwed up really, really badly and I ended up having to get a lower partial denture.


It took them 14 months to do it (takes 3 normally) and it has to now be redone. It took 45 appointments, and they billed medicaid for $30,000 dollars.


I'm still going to suggest you go, however. You need the work, and it's very cheap. (up to 1/4 the price) But there's some rules you have to obey (personal rules) if you want to get a good result.





1: The student is relatively unimportant. They're ALL terrible.


The important thing is the supervising dentist. Not all teachers are created equal. Ask around. Find out who the best supervising dentist is for your needs.





2:Then stick with him. Only book appointments when that teacher is there. You MUST NOT switch around. I did this and it's a led to disaster.





3. Always make sure the supervisior checks the work. When he comes over, tell HIM the problems you're having. Then when the work is done, get him back over and tell him if there's a problem.





4: Students lie. They could care less about you. You're just a grade to them, no matter what they say. NEVER trust that a student is reporting truthfully if there is a problem. When the teacher comes over, repeat exactly what's going on.





5: If the teacher is dismissive and glib, doesn't check the work carefully, get another. He's no good.





6: If it's taking an inordinate amount of time to do something, and they keep screwing up (they won't admit to that, but you aren't an idiot!) then get another student/teacher. They're both incompetent. The schools are slower, btw. But it shouldn't take more than twice as long as normal.





7: Use the Patient Advocate frequently. They're almost useless for most things, but they can help clear red tape. And remember, th PA is there to PROTECT the school, regardless of her title. Don't trust her 100%.





I'm actually getting some good final work there now, and this is the formula I use. And remember, these schools are IMMUNE to lawsuits. They are not held responsible at all for any bad work, legally.
Reply:you can try delta dental ... the only time you get free dental work is when its effecting your health, but if its cosmetic then it won't be free.
Reply:see if any of your freinds or relatives know a dentist really well, or are a dentist themselves. best of luck
Reply:Check with your local Health Dept or community clinics. They may be able to help you.
Reply:First, see Michael Moore's "Sicko" to understand why we have to pay to get our teeth (and other health issues) fixed even though we pay very high taxes in aMeRiCa.





Second, look into leaving the country.





Third, look into dental colleges or schools, they have students that are supervised by teachers who can do the work.
Reply:Check out your local colleges. The college I attended had a dental hygiene program and if you're willing to let a student hygienist/dentist work on you, you can save BIG $$$.
Reply:Go to a local dental school where a student could do your dental work very cheaply. Or go on the discount program called Avia. It's very good!
Reply:try a teaching university. If they have a dental school, they always need people to work on!
Reply:Try Safeguard.net. Its not free, but it offers low cost coverage.
Reply:Actually you may want to see if your local college university has a dentist college. I know here in Kentucky, the University of Louisville has a dental school and they do dental work for less than normal. if you want next to nothing cost check there. good luck to you
Reply:I don't think it helps (if you don't live in Europe , it doesn't help) but in Europe , the best (or almost) but for sure lowest cost dental work are in east Europe countries.in Romania it costs less than half of the cost in Italy. I live in Italy but was born in Romania , so I know.
Reply:check your local health dept
Reply:special care from your state. depending on how much you make a month. It would be very low payments a month. or almost nothing. look into your state care. I work at a grocery store. And because my work union benefits dont cover my family. Because I'm part time. My kid is on Minnesota care. The minnesota care insurance is 88.00/ month . %26amp; changes every 6 months. But look into your state care.
Reply:Please visit http://www.getfreedental.com. You will get lots of helpful information to get free or low cost dental work.
Reply:Sorry about your loss Roger, it must be hard.


As others have suggested,looking abroad may be the best answer, it may help you to know this is exactly what i did


I went with the folks below.


Hope this helps.


Best


Tony

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