I am in a bind, need a dentist, no insurance, what do I do?

Question:

My tooth is killing me. Its the one right in front of another that a dentist was drilling a year ago and he told me he chipped my tooth. Now that tooth cracked wide open and it is killing me. I hate dentists, but I just had a baby not too long ago and I haven't gone back to work. I have no insurance. How do I search for a dentist when i am strapped for cash? I'm not broke, but I have little money to work with here. Surely not enough for major work, but they just cann't pull this tooth. Are there discount dentists? *help*

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.

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

Is there like a community health center? Here where I live, there's a community health center and there's also a dentist in the same building, and they only charge according to your income and such; they will work with you when it comes to payments.

Where I used to live there was a community college with dentistry as a major. Try and call the community colleges in your area and have a student work on them. If you do find this to be a possiblity...don't worry they are watched very closely by the Teachers.

I am not sure how serious your condition is but I would suggest going to a pharmacy and having a pharmacist recommend something over the counter.
Not sure of discount dentists but some dental clinics offer instalment plans.If I were you I would call some clinics and find out available options.

I am in a bind, need a dentist, no insurance, what do I do?

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