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In need of dental work but can't afford it

Posted: Oct 5, 2011

I am in desperate need of dental work but have absolutely no money. I need 12 crowns on top and 2 on the bottom. I don't have a job, and I don't have insurance. I have nobody to borrow from or to apply to one of those dental credit plans for me.

Do I have any solutions? Does Medicaid pay for dental work?

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Hopefully someone give you advice... - sm

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I have a friend in the same situation, and I hate it for him. If it were a hospital you (and him) were dealing with, I used to be a bill collector and could help, but I have no idea what to tell either of you when it comes to dental. I sincerely wish you well as I just went through a similar situation. Broke my front tooth, and thank goodness, I've seen the same dentist for 20-plus yrs so he "Band-Aided" me until my new insurance kicks in. If anyone has suggestions...

To my knowledge (sm) - AnaPhylaxis

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That just sucks, I'm so sorry. I myself am without benefit of healthcare at the moment, too.

I'm in California and I believe in this state Medicare (our version of Medicaid) will pay for only primitive dental work, such as extractions. I don't believe they do crowns or caps or anything of that nature, simply extract the problem tooth/teeth.

Have you tried Western Dental, if they have those in your area? I understand they're very payment friendly, sliding scale, etc., and have decent dentists running them.

Good luck to you!

Area dental college? - sm

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Look up Community Health Services in the phone book (or County Health Service) and ask them if they know. Every now and then, I hear of some free services through a local college. Good luck.

why not get a job - and get some dental insurance

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I know that is easier said than done, but if you need crowns, you have had dental issues for a while and had to have known this was coming.

I know that Medicaid only pays for extractions. So, unless you want to have all 14 teeth pulled, you will need to get some insurance, which means you need to get a job.

Wish you luck.

why not get a job..... - Noneya

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Jeeze, really? She probably does need to "get a job" but you definitely "need to get some training" in tact!!!!!!!!!!

OMG how rude! - DTX

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I have a job and still can't afford insurance so I understand where she's coming from. Trying to find a dental school is also a great idea but here in Dallas even the prices there have risen and it's very expensive. Try and friend of a friend of a friend who knows a dentist who will work with you on payments, that's what I had to do.

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