I need tons of work done on my teeth and i'm broke, anyone know any dental schools or programs in PA?

Question:

well first off, i brush my teeth with a sonicare toothbrush 3-4 times a day, floss once a day, use Act restorative mouthwash everyday, and try to stay away from sweets, but i still have shitty teeth. add on top of that that my parents never took me to the dentist once in my life (not even joking). i'm a broke married grad student with a 3 yr old and my husband's job has no dental plan. my mouth is filled with cavities, and i probably need some root canals and crowns. i live in eastern pennsylvania. does anyone know of any dental schools in eastern or central PA or even in New Jersey, or any type of cheaper program in the area? If not, what are some good, affordable dental plans i could sign up for? i'm going to need a lot of work that is going to cost at the very least the cost of a new car. sorry this is so long. i'm just so embarrassed and depressed about my teeth and that i don't have the money for it; i just really need some help finding a place that i can afford.

Answers:
You might look for a local dental school as they charge considerably less for treatment and the students are well trained and supervised. Or, ask someone you know for a recommendation or call offices and inquire if they will work with a payment plan. Perhaps a local clinic with sliding fee scale based on your income could be of help!

Also, look at this link to the American Dental Association website that discusses finances and "Care Credit" which they endorse.
http://www.ada.org/public/topics/cost.as...

Hope that helps and good luck!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist

ALSO -

PA Dental Schools List

Temple University The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Dean: Dr. Martin F. Tansy
Phone: (215) 707-2799
Accreditation Status: Approval without Reporting Requirements
Last Accreditation Visit: 2004
Next Accreditation Visit: 2011
Web Address: www.temple.edu/dentistry

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
240 South 40th Street;
Robert Shattner Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030
Dean: Dr. Marjorie K. Jeffcoat
Phone: (215) 898-8961
Accreditation Status: Approval without Reporting Requirements
Last Accreditation Visit: 2000
Next Accreditation Visit: 2007
Web Address: www.dental.upenn.edu

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Dean: Dr. Thomas W. Braun
Phone: (412) 648-1938
Accreditation Status: Approval without Reporting Requirements
Last Accreditation Visit: 2003
Next Accreditation Visit: 2010
Web Address: www.dental.pitt.edu

Start by checking with your local health dept. they should have some leads or apply for Medicaid as there's a lot they will cover esp. xrays cavities & even more elaborate projects with some co-pay (not much compared to actual price of the procedure) well worth looking into, all states have some type of programs, you have to search your phone book, ask around, check at library, hospitals, dentalschools, do some research your best bet..good luck..been there, done that, got results!

Call your local colleges and see if their medical/dental dept. needs patients, it's done by students in their 3rd and fourth years but its either really cheap or free, Or you can go to clinics, that charge on a sliding scale based on income. If you have no income, its usually really cheap, or if your not worried about credit, they do the work and bill you so you can skip out on it if necessary.

I need tons of work done on my teeth and i'm broke, anyone know any dental schools or programs in PA?

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