Is there anywhere a sick person can get free or discounted dental work done in NC? she cant pay and is in pain

I know that some dental schools offer this service, but usually an application is needed and then a long wait. I have helped her some but her dentist said this could be 1500.00 or more. What do people do when in pain and cant qualify for assistance and cant work because of illness? thanks

Is there anywhere a sick person can get free or discounted dental work done in NC? she cant pay and is in pain
Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.





Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.





Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."





Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.





If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.





Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.





Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.





Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
Reply:they suffer, that's the health care system in this country.
Reply:Emergency room? I think that dental schools offer emergency services too that don't require a wait.





Peace!
Reply:try ur local hospital
Reply:She can go down to the department of Social Services and apply for whats called "Medicaid". It will cover her, totally free for dentist visits. The day she applies for it, she can visit a dentist that accepts medicaid(The office will furnish a list with a whole bunch of the dentists that do) She can go to the dentist and show that her medicaid application is pending...and she will be seen.
Reply:sorry, this isn't one of those communist countries. everybody gotta pay to ride. that is the heart of american capitalism. sometimes it doesn't work out for the lame, weak and helpless. you can only enjoy such a world by detaching and losing all the emotion and feelings. you just have to detach and concentrate on something else.
Reply:I heard that Wake Forest medical school does - it used to be Baptist Hospital!@~
Reply:Usually a dentist will work with a patient and accept monthly payments. Maybe she can get a loan through a bank , or an advance at work. She may have to work two jobs to pay them back, but I would think it is worth it. get on the dental school waiting list as soon as possible. Countries with socialized medicine also have long waiting periods!! And the taxes are 45% or more. So be careful what you wish for. I do wish her the very best and hope you find a solution to this dilemma soon.
Reply:Try,going to the Er let them give you a referral to and oral surgeon,and have the tooth extracted for about 75 dollars.
Reply:yes.... go to





www.mybenefitsplus.com put 40456126 in the box and it will explain about discount dental benefits