Can’t afford a filling
I have a cavity, but can’t afford the filling. I saw some dental filling in my local drug store. Can I just use that? Iain N. – West Virginia Iain, It is hard when there is something you need, but are...
View ArticleIn a bind–and in pain.
I’m in a bit of a bind. I haven’t gone to the dentist in about four years. I just haven’t had the time (but mostly the money). I’m in a ton of pain right now. I’m sure I’ve got a tooth infection,...
View ArticleOne dentist is cheaper, but I’m worried
I need dental implants. They’re really expensive, so I’ve been calling around getting prices. Almost everyone is about the same price. However, there is one dentist in my area that is several thousand...
View ArticleAvoided dental care for years. Can I afford to go back?
I have avoided dental care for years. I want to go back, but I’m sure there are so many things wrong with my teeth that I won’t be able to afford it. Is there a way to go back for a cleaning, but...
View ArticleWhy does my tooth still hurt if I used dental filling?
I had a tooth ache and noticed one of my fillings had come loose. I used some dental filling material my pharmacy sells, but for some reason the tooth still hurts. I’m hoping to fix this myself,...
View ArticleAffordable dentist was a disaster
I have been away from a dentist for a while for financial reasons. I was told about a dentist that was much cheaper than most so I went. I was so excited to find an affordable dentist…until I went....
View ArticleLost my dental insurance
I recently lost my dental insurance. I’ve never been without it before. I felt like dental care was expensive with insurance. I’m not sure how I’ll afford it without. Is there a secret to affordable...
View ArticleAffordable AND Quality Care—You Can Have Both
I’ve read several news stories about dentists that were cutting corners on low income patients. Some of these patients had complications as a result. One dentist, who has just been sentenced to a year...
View ArticleWhy are affordable dentists always impersonal?
I’m self-employed and don’t have dental insurance. I keep looking for affordable dentists. I find them, but end up hating the care. They always seem to rush me through and have little time or patience...
View ArticleWhat if I have a dental emergency, but can’t afford the dentist?
I’m hoping you can advise me. I have what I’m pretty sure is a dental emergency. My tooth hurts so much I feel like I’m going to die. I just don’t have any money. Will someone see me? Anita G. – St....
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