Bad teeth and no money to fix them

 in response to Crookshanks...   Hello. You are off the a good start by having insurance. Most dental office like anyone with dental insurance simply because they know it is guaranteed payment. Unfortunately, most dental insurance policies do not offer great coverage. Most may cover $2k per year with 50% out of pocket and perhaps a deductible which can be tough. I helped countless people with dental issues most of which do not have insurance. For those with insurance, I typically suggest to working with the dentist to split the work needed over two periods of coverage. For example, if you need a root canal, consider getting the prep work in Dec which will include a temporary cap and the crown in Jan. Take care and God Bless!

I just read about the Give Back A Smile Program. What a great service is provided for those who have suffered from an abuser. Is there a similar program for people who don't have the monetary resources to get much needed dental work done? Any response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 in response to bigshot34...   Have you ever truely believed in God and asked Him to help you through your struggles?

I am in Customer Service and I want to keep my job; my husband and I live on my income and we have 5 children and 3 grandchildren that need our help as well. My teeth need major help and I am at a point in my life where I could use some help. I do have dental insurance, but with the work I need I still will not be able to afford it or even make the payments that the offices I have been to are requiring. Working with people is a gift that the Good Lord gave me and my teeth play an important role. Is there anything anyone can do to help? Blessings to All...

 in response to TwistyFlip...   Wow!I can't tell you how much your message blessed my day!To hear such wonderful words from someone really touched my heart.Day to day is a trial in faith and perseverance but God gave me the strength to leave with my 3 children and he reminds me everyday how blessed i am to have a new life without an alcoholic,emotional and physically abusive husband,not to mention what my children were having to endure by having to see and hear me go thru it all.Unfortunately even tho my ex-husband and I are'nt together anymore more I'm still having to deal and live with the consequences of the physical abuse I went thru.Every second of everyday I worry and am embarressed by my teeth.Something as simple as being able to smile or laugh in front of someone else now is horrifying to me.I always took good care of my teeth throughout the years but it only took one night for my ex to destroy all of that.I never realized until I lost it how much a smile can be a big part of someones personality.But I will continue to pray for any help God may be able to send my way,I believe in miracles,I'm so grateful for my 3 healthy and now emotionally stable,happy children and they remind me everyday how God is so very very good and AMAZING to bring me as far as I have come.Thank you SO MUCH again for your kind,caring,warm and inspiring message and have a wonderful blessed day!

 in response to live4anotherday...   Please know that I think your a Hero and don't go away from this earth cuz ur a Mom and that so just awesome. God has not forgot about u he loves u and sees all I'm sure of it promise. U are so strong u just don't see cuz ur angry so u Gota move past that and I believe in YOU if u got kids and u left I'm so proud of u. I know it's hard to believe a person on the other side of a computer screen says these things but It's true it's not hard to believe in you. Especially with ur story maybe I can help u soon I hope ur doing well and GOD bless u ur doing so well. Ur my hero

Just Meow don't worry about the negative u get remember there are HATERS every where

 in response to bigshot34...   Wow Fella U have issues, God helps everyone that believes and trust in him.
So you should take a long hard look at yourself and figure out why your life SUCKS. This person only asked for help to do what is financially impossible for themselves right now, you on the other hand are just pathetic.

 in response to bigshot34...   Don't take out ur frustration on the one who has created u in the first place, whatever u're going through,, remember u ain't the only one,, there are ppl dreaming about just being in ur place,, just thank God for being alive and being able to say what u just said,, (some ppl dream about having fingers to type) so, Believe in God, he'll never let u down, even if it seemed like it, u never know what could've happened if he done what u wanted. Keep that in mind buddy.

 in response to Therealdealio...   Hello, Yep am from Canada and we do have high taxes. We have also had alot of health care cutbacks done too. If we had a life threatening medical emergency we would be rushed to a hospital alot further away now. Here in my city in the emergency room they only treat minor injuries. Break a leg and will be transported to another hospital further away. Waiting times in hospital emergency can be anywhere from 4 to six hours wait before seeing doctor unless ..... you know really bad life threatening injuries.

 in response to sane...   That"s the most idiotic thing I've ever heard.... If everyone who was looking to get something for nothing would do something to help America we would be in much better shape! Oh and FYI, in other countries where they have great education and healthcare, it's NOT free... They have much higher tax rates... Some people just don't seem to understand that goods and services aren't free, even if you yourself dont pay for it someone else does. Get smart

 in response to bigshot34...   You just don't understand how it works.

God? god doesnt help anyone, why do i hate god? because he never helped me with my problems or when i was down

 in response to Hopeless26...   HOSPITAL E.R. -AMOXICILLAN ANTIBIOTIC- a.s.a.p.. If thats your only avenue.

 in response to sane...   I thought the same a year or two back and started a petition:) The petition can be found on my site. Once we receive 10k names, the list will be sent to congress for review. Hopefully this will get much deserved attention from our elected officials.

why don't we all get together and let the president know just how many people are suffering to just stay out of pain and keep a sane mind day to day becoming addicted to drugs because you in pain all the time... ??? Maybe it's about time America take care of it peoples health like Canada and other countries! for free!

 in response to scared33...   Try to get into a dentist for a free evaluation. Most will offer to look for free. Once you have been evaluated, you will know what is needed which is a start in the right direction. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to embarressed/mother...   maybe you will see this, i hope so, you should check out this program called Give Back a Smile. they find you a dds to help you get teeth replaced, good luck and god bless

 in response to scared33...   Just how in the world did your teeth ever become to this state?

i understand what u are going through i myself have horrible teeth all the front are rotten down and my bottoms are starting to go to. the pain i have in my head sometimes is unreal. i will defantly need surgery and a full reconstrion but the ansitshia alone is over a thousand dollars. my self confendence is very low and i hate talking to people. i no the infection has had to go into my head buy now, iam very scared about that i wonder just how sick i am. hopefully i can find a doctor soon wish me luck

 in response to Hopeless26...   Wow ... okay, that is definitely a retail price:) Clinics can pull for a fraction of that cost. Shop around and God Bless!

 in response to Hopeless26...   go to the hospital and get Amoxicillin its piniciline people can die from bad teeth

 in response to getfreedental...   Oh no $200 is just the visit. To pull them, it would cost $1200... With at least half down, that's hard to do when you are out of a job now.

 in response to neednewteeth...   Hi Joni ... you have a great heart and good attitude. Let God lead the way:) I sense you have had your challenges in life and will say a quick prayer. I have helped people who are home-bound to connect to family and friends by using the computer. For those who are without money and need basic dental help, I will continue to maintain a list of clinics and keep the petition going. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to Hopeless26...   I am certain you have your hands full with four kids:) This is more manageable than most and $200 to pull four teeth sounds like a relatively fair price. Is this estimate from a clinic? I know of some clinics will be pull for free. They may not offer any additional services but it's a start. If you are unable to find a clinic willing to pull for free, consider bartering services. Perhaps offer to clean the office, run errands, dropping ads in mailboxes, etc. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to Hopeless26...   I can't see a dentist either. I see my MD to get meds. I had to go a long time to even go there. But now they are allowing me to pay less. You can go to any doc and from what I heard if you pay anything down they must see you, not sure though. I would call and tell them. Also tell them you can not afford the dentist. You need to keep infections under control, believe me. I will pray you can get in.

 in response to getfreedental...   I am only 26 and my teeth need serious help. After having 4 kids, that took all of my calicum, my teeth are not what they use to be. BUt every dentist, clinic, dental schoool, etc. is so expensive that it is unreal. I have 4 teeth that need to come out now, and one is infected badly. But without $200.00 to even go to a visit I can not get the right medicine to fight the infection. What do I do?

 in response to getfreedental...   God Bless you for what you are trying to do. I have thought of how I or others can start a non-profit org that will just fix peoples teeth. I am so tired of people telling you if you make so much you don't qualify. The min amount you can make to get this help is so low we would not make it. And the dental schools you have to pay at least half if your lucky. That would be thousands for me. At the moment I can't even buy food and I am trusting God to bring in some money in time. I can't afford the gas to get to a food shelf. Not to mention the food I can get from most I am not allowed to eat. If I do and for to long I will get sick and my health will go down fast. I am on a special diet due to disabilities. A part of me wonders if some of this disability is so bad partly from these rotten teeth. It is amazing how much damage rotten teeth can do to a body. It will kill you in time. I can not walk well or much and I can't do allot of computer work either. This typing is very hard on me. But if you can think of a way to start a non-profit org to help all these people I would be glad to help. God did not say we would not have trials and hard times but that he will be there for us.
He has done many wonderful things for me. Including saving me when my heart was about to go from this server infection. I felt him calm down my heart and stop me from having that heart attack. And so others know infected teeth can cause a heart attack. So for me I will trust him to get me through this for however long. Or bring me help in time.
Thank you for replying
Joni

 in response to neednewteeth...   Hello ... over the years, I have made it my mission to help people in need of basic dental and health care. Unfortunately, your story is all too familiar regarding dental insurance and the state of your teeth. Every time I hear a similar story, I always think to how the government spends a ridiculous amount of money on foreign aid while people in this country suffer for lack of basic care. I started a petition a year or two back which is still accessible through my site. The petition will be used to show the government that tax paying, law abiding voters are suffering and need help. Not sure if it will do much good, but it is worth a shot:)

Hang in there! Continue to call clinic after clinic and consider dental schools as well. If you have already been to a dentist, be prepared to let the clinics and schools know what is needed. This will save everybody time:) Take care and God Bless!

 in response to DLovelyMonster...   Good to hear you are going back. The best medicine for dental care is prevention:) Take advantage of your coverage to at least get regular check-ups. This will save you huge down the road. Take care and God Bless!

I have been fighting with these rotten teeth for about 7 to 8 years. Every year I was put on penicillin about twice a year for infections. Started at 250mg and now 1000mg each time. This is killing me. Last year I got a root infection and almost had a heart attack. Hubby is starting in not far behind me. They look terrible black some missing etc. I have called and tried everything to get help. The so called free clinics are not free. And if it is to far from you they tell you they can't help you because you are out of their area. I am disabled and unable to work and hubby is self employed so you can't get unemployment even if you only worked a few days in a month or less. I can't get disability benefits because I didn't work enough in my life due to disabilities and can't get sub disability benefits because he makes just over the limit which is very low already. These infections are slowly killing me and hubby is not far behind. What do people like us do? I did see a very kind dentist who said he will pull teeth and take payments. The gal next door talked to him because I came so close to dieing. But after seeing my teeth he said you have to be put out for these. Great back to square one. All I can do is pray and ask God to hold on to me for my kids and hubby's sake. It is very hard to go anywhere. It is getting harder and harder to hide these teeth. Now my husband is starting to have to many problems with his. My heart goes out to him because I know how painful and hard this is to live with. Not to mention how bad it can get. I hope those who read this will pray for us. And for those who are going through this can find the help they need. This is the United States of America. It is sad to think that people here could wind of dieing due to rotten teeth because of not enough money. For those women who got their teeth knocked out by their husbands my heart goes out to you. I have been there too like you. But now have a good man.

 in response to embarressed/mother...   My heart goes out to everyone here..I live in Gloucester,VA and Last Nov,2010,I left my abusive marriage,took my three kids with me,between having my face slammed into door jambs,my face used as target practice and had a full metal hairspray can aimed for my mouth,i'm missing one of my side front teeth,my very front teeth are cracked from being hit and they are getting worse, also my top/bottom and side teeth are gone and i can only eat yogurt,soup,soft things.My kids & i live in a 2 bedroom townhouse,i sleep on the couch & i live each month narrowly facing eviction.Social Services & other "charities" can't help because they are low on funds too,i'm SO,SO thankful tho for the medcaid and food stamps at least.Christmas for my kids???Ha,I haven't slept a full night in months just dreading and dreading.Meanwhile my ex-hubbie has a car,goes out to eat all the time,wear great clothes has no worries must be nice.I can no longer smile,talk without feeling like i need to look down or mumble and i've lost so much weight it's crazy.Funniest part of all i'm 35 and everyone says i'm beautiful,"i look like i'm 23"yeah,if only i let them see me smile,i would"nt look so pretty then huh?I have no money,my husband whom i've been separated from for a year now took my car so i cant work,I live in a rural area & there are no buses here,my family lives far away & they can't help either,my ex wont pay child support,sometimes i feel so hopeless if i wasn't a mom I'd gladly do whatever i could to just end my life.I know that's selfish and I'd never do that to my kids tho and even tho I feel as if God's turned his back on us i couldn't do it..My dream is to be able to smile again,eat again,feel confidant and not like some outcast,i don't have messed up teeth because of drugs,i was someone personal punching bag.And that someone is happily living his life with a wonderful smile....:( If anyone happens to know of any charities or organizations in the Gloucester,Yorktown or any other nearby area here in Virginia i would be so greatly thankful and humbly blessed.Thank you.

hi i am a mother of four and have divorced from a abusive marriage that is some of the reason for some of my broken teeth and i go through life being embarress of my teeth i have half broken teeth and teeth that are going bad and teeth well that have been crooked since i was little i spend lot of days not leaving my house cause their are alot of judgemental and cruel people out in the world especial cause when people see someone with bad teeth they automatically think well she's a drugy instead of thinking she's a mother and probably can't afford it i don't want any hand outs i'm too dependent for that i just want to know if anyone knows any place that i can get my teeth fix and make small payments i live near longview washington and well i'm willing to go a little out of town to a place but i can't go to far i own a 1994 ford taurus and if you know about cars you know they don't go to far with out falling apart i just would like to feel comfortable to go out the doors with my family with out hearing people making fun of me or be able to take a family picture with my kids with a smile to where they are moments they can look back at and know that i was a proud mom and to not have too laugh with my hand infront of my mouth to hide the embarressment

Hello I recently turned 23 on November 10th. I've always have had issues with my teeth and even gum disease. When I was a teen I had braces but they couldn't continue because of the gum disease. The last time I was at the dentist was when I was 16 to get my wisdom teeth pulled out and never went back. Now that I am receiving healthcare benefits I am hoping I can save my teeth. I have an appt tommorow afternoon.

Hi my names jill I'm 21 and I've been trying since I was little to get braces, I can't afford braces, and my teeth are going to be falling out of my mouth by the time im 25 if i dont do something soon.

yes my name is shentell middleton and i have very bad teeth and i do not have no money to get it fix can someone please help me

A quick mention on Halloween candy ... if you are unable to consume the candy, consider giving to a charitable organization. I know a handful of people going through tough times with their mouths and are unable to chew candy. You can also suck on some of it. Nonetheless, look for local organizations and make good use of the candy. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to Jaxie...   Dental problems cause inflammation in the arteries and eventually lead to stroke, high blood pressure and heart problems.
If your teeth are infected and you don't have the insurance or funds needed, there are places you can get free dental service.
Here's a place to start:
http://www.freemedicalcamps.com/
God bless...

 in response to Sha80...   Hello ... sorry for your pain. If you have not been evaluated, seek a dentist and ask for a free evaluation. This will give you a baseline to know what is needed. In the meantime, consider protein shakes. Take care and God Bless!

hi there im going threw the same thing. i have 18 broken and rotten teeth in my mouth. im in pain daily cant eat. i lost so much weight. its hard to find affortable insurance, i thought ill share my story with you... we feeing the sane way

 in response to lonewolfcatfish...   Hello ... I have many dental related issues over the years, but this is a first:) Are you looking for extractions? Many clinics will extract for a low fee. The challenge comes when trying to replace with dentures or partials. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to Jaxie...   if you wrote this to be completely honest Jaxie, i can relate to you so much and I'm 19. Hang in there, read a book and get good at something and change your life around.. If I lived around you I'd help you. What are the chances that you live in Rhode Island though. none.

i to have bad teeth and no insurance and little money once a man told me the way to do it was through outpatient surgery he had went in and after recieving pain killer shots they cut his gums in front and then behind his teeth then while he watched they lifted his teeth out with their fingers and sewed up his gums all very painlessly and cheeply does anyone know anything about anything like this

The most important step to your dental success is getting a proper evaluation. I have heard from countless people who attempt to diagnose themselves. Look for a local dentist - any dentist that will offer a free evaluation. How can you find a dentist that will offer a free evaluation? Call and state that you are looking for a new dentist and would like to know if they can offer a free evaluation. Most will gladly open their doors because they want your business. Once you have been evaluated, you will have a baseline which you can use to shop around. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to rj2011...   There are many like you. Sorry to say but the cheapest stuff you can use is just about any of the fast setting adhesives, Like Super Glue. I've used them myself with no ill affects. Many of the dental hardeners have to be ordered by mail. There is a kit you can buy from Ebay - PERMANENT TOOTH FILLING KIT, 40 + Fillings, Caps, Crown for $17. It's pretty good and is permanant. And you can do a lot of teeth with it. I don't understand why it's not sold in the Phamacies. The stuff is called Denseal.

I find way too many Male Dentist in South Jersey anyway - distrustful. I've had nothing but rip-off from dentist that will get you to get a root canal so that they can make an extra $400 from your one visit. Here's how it works; you go in because you feel pain in one of your teeth from a chipped tooth. The nerve is exposed so you feel lots of pain whenever you bite down. Now an honest dentist will clean out the area and reseal it. A bad dentist will tell you that you need a root canal first then he will reseal it. The root canal will cost roughly $800 and your regular dentist will charge an additional 4300 to seal it. Crowns are more. The tooth is only infected if you experience a constant pain, not when it feels painful whenever you bit down on it. It's like scraping your knees in a fall, you don't go to the doctor to have that nerve killed. Same with a tooth. A $200 fix with root canal goes up to $1000 plus more with a cap. Crooks, I think so. Be careful. As long as you haven't waited too long - the tooth is not infected or dead. Many minor chips can be fixed using Denseal. Buy it on ebay for $17. Even if you have no cavities, use it to add sealant to your existing teeth. By the way; on ebay I found stainless caps for $21. Can you imagine, dentist charging $800 to put them in. That is a lot of rip-off. And get this dental stone comes in 20lb bags, it's a plaster that hardens like a rock. It sells for $9 a bag enouth to do 500 teeth and more. Yes, it takes a bit longer to set, but hey - it works too. It all depends on what you want to put in your mouth or pay for. I can tell you stores about bad dentist in South Jersey, alway ask for another opinion if you can, especially if the say you need a root canal.

 in response to NO TEEETH...   There are many like you. Sorry to say but the cheapest stuff you can use is just about any of the fast setting adhesives, Like Super Glue. I've used them myself with no ill affects. Many of the dental hardeners have to be ordered by mail. There is a kit you can buy from Ebay - PERMANENT TOOTH FILLING KIT, 40 + Fillings, Caps, Crown for $17. It's pretty good and is permanant. And you can do a lot of teeth with it. I don't understand why it's not sold in the Phamacies. The stuff is called Denseal.

Hello. I just ran across this website and feel so bad for all the posters. I went through the same experiences described here a few years ago and thought a few words from someone who made it through this would help. First, here's a trick to lessen the pain in the absence of prescription pain medication only available through the doctors we can't afford: (This is a method told to me by a dentist) Extra Strength Tylenol 500 mg containing Acetaminophen (or the Wal-Mart equivalent) does not negatively interact with Motrin 200 mg containing Ibuprofen (or the Wal-mart equivalent). It is OK to take {2} 500 mg Acetaminophen every four hours. Likewise, you can take up to {4} 200 mg Ibuprofen (This is above the indicated dosage but it is the equivalent of {1} 800 mg Ibuprofen that they give at doctor's offices. I've also found the gel-caps to be way more effective than the regular pills). What you do is take the maximum Acetaminophen dosage. Then, take the maximum Ibuprofen dosage two hours later. Then, repeat the process two hours later. This way, you can stagger the medications so that you're getting some relief on a fairly constant basis. But be mindful that nsaid's can harm the lining of the stomach so this should be a last resort until you can get further help. Obviously, it's not that bad because I did it for almost four years while getting my teeth pulled. Next, as mentioned before, local dental schools will do the work for the cost of supplies if you sign a waiver. I never had any complications other than a couple of dry sockets which could have just as easily happened at a paid dentist's office. Also, for any of you who are in the South, I used Whatley Health Services in Tuscaloosa, AL. They do extractions for $20 per tooth. There's a long wait for appointments, but they do walk-in emergency extractions for $50. They even did my dentures for $300. I hope this helps. I will pray for you all. Good luck and God Bless!

 in response to HDM...   Hello ... has your wife been evaluated by a dentist? If not, please encourage her to do so. Look for a local dentist that offers a free evaluation - call around and let them know you are looking for a new dentist and would like a free evaluation. Once properly evaluation, you will have a baseline to shop around. You will have a course of action and know what is needed. Take care and God Bless!

I am a 34 yrs old mother of three. I can't afford dental insurance. I have really bad teeth. Broken, rotted, you name it. I am to the point that I can no longer eat solid food. I am unhealthy from "drinking" the calories I need rather than eating the good things I should. Bad teeth run in my family. I have grown very depressed over it. I do not ever smile & I am in severe pain every day of my life. I am sleep deprived from it. I feel sick all time. My children run from me being a grouch all the time. I don't know what to do. I need help. I need resources. I need to smile again. please help me.

Hello, I am posting this message in regards to my wife , she has this well I don't know what the dental words would be so bare with me her father has are had it and now she does its were your teeth turn black in between each other and start to deca and turn black shes always in pain she complains about being sink all the time but says its not because of her teeth and I know it is because of all the storys I heard and read on the internet. Plus I can tell by her moods and her being sick we don't have the money she works part time and so do I but with no kind of insurance we have four children two are grow and marryedand the other two we adopeted when they wear born and came home from the hospital and are now 16 years old and they are twin boys and are at the age to start learning to drive so instead of wanting to have her teeth fixed she would rather sulfer more and take a chance on her heart and health and try to buy them a car so they may have transportion to and from school are a job , but Im scaired she my not be around much longer if she does not have some kind of help with some kind of dental help. I have been told if she does have them fixed she will feel better and be healther in days to come , So if anybody out happens to see this letter for help for my wife please I beg you not for me are the kids but for my wife granma RERE ! God Bless You and I thankyou !

 in response to pleashelpmenow...   Hello ... good to hear you made it through the hit-n-run. Consider getting evaluated from any local dentist - most will offer a free consultation. Keep in mind that most dentists want your business as much as you want their services:) Once evaluated, you will have a baseline to shop around ... go to clinics, churches, shelters, etc. and ask for free or low cost services. Clinics do exist and the list I built continues to grows each week (visit my page for more information). Take care and God Bless!

 in response to pleashelpmenow...   I'm sorry to hear about your current dental work that you need done.
One thing that I am thankful for, and that is that you survied.
I have some resources on my hompeage that you are welcome to investigate into. I will also pray on your behalf. God is in the supernatural businesss today as he was when Jesus walked the earth.
Please contact the resource on my homepage on healing. That ministry has had more documented healings between Joan's healing ministry,and her parents.
Shalom, love, and blessing's to you friend.
Mike

pleashelpme am 30 with two kids with no help all my teeth are bad needs fixed dont smaile need help to fix the one thing people look at first when they look at you see so many people with really good teeth if it was not from the hit and run age15 my teeth would be ok they never find the person the left me to die i almost if it wasnt for god

 in response to NO TEEETH...   Relax everything will be okay. Have you tried going going to your local shelter? There might be some dentists there. ALso try the local walk in clinic for advice. Go on this website it has great
information http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Dental-Emergencies/Dental-Emergencies/article/Fractured-and-Broken-Teeth.cvsp#What_You_Can_Do

If you experence more pain call 911. I hope everything turns out ok.. I'll be praying for you.

 in response to getfreedental...   PLEASE CAN SOMEONE FIND ME HELP MY NANE IS NANCY LEE MARRA I LIVE I GLASSBORO NJ, IM MISSING MY FRONT CAP AND ALSO NEED SURGURY IN MY MOUTH I FEEL LIKE A MOUTH OF BROKEN GLASS IM STRUGGLING TO KEEP HEAD ABOVE WATER PLEASE I NEED A BETTER JOB , I ONLY MAKE 133.00 A WEEK, I HAD A NICE SMILE I WANT IT BACK , IM ALSO ARAID IM GONNA GET SICK FROM ALL THIS SEPTIS OF SOMETHING PLEASE CAN YOU SEND ME SO DENTISTS THAT CAN POSSIBLY HELP ME PLEASE, I LIVE I SOUTH NEW JERSEY GLASSBORO NJ PHONE NUMBER IS 856-956-9237 IM 47 YEARS OLD PLEASE CONTACT ME PLEASE. THANK YOU SO MUCH, I FEEL IM GONNA DIE.

 in response to Sam2222222...   Hi Melissa ... it's important to get a baseline of your current situation. Try to get a free evaluation from any dentists and this will help you determine what is needed (most local dentists will offer a free eval - not free work, but a free eval:)). I just took a look at the latest count of clinics in PA and see 100. Keep in mind these clinics are scattered throughout the state so you will want to call ahead and confirm their services. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to getfreedental...   Hi, my name is Andrea and i read your response to Melissa, i have almost the same case, i live in Pennsylvania, i have no job, no insurance and my wisdom teeth need to be taken out since two years ago but i havent had a job, and now my roots are hurting because they are "decaying" from the growth of my wisdom teeth. I really would love if you know of any leads with dentists or clinics that could help me out. Im really desperate.

 in response to octane...   where do you get them from?

if you just want to hide youre teeth so they look like they are good try imaco teeth they are 40 bucks cosmetic and you fit them in youre kitchen...youreself and they last a long time if u take care of them.

 in response to voelkerch...   Hi Christine ... there are a bunch of clinics spread over the US, but you might need to drive a good distance depending on where you live. If you are on Medicaid, you might be in good shape as well. Take care and God Bless!

Hi I am looking for someone to tell me
How to fix my teeth I have bad teeth
I can't go to the dentist I have a disabilly
I am not good with pepal
Ple. Help

Hi my name is Christine and I live in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and I have poor teeth as well with no money. I was told I need three of them pulled. How did my teeth get so bad!! I also need the scraping down. I was told one time that I have weak teeth by a orthodontist.
Does anyone know a free clinic or dentist that would be wiiling to help me?

i am also looking for a dentist in richmond va that would be willing to help me with dental work. once in my life i would love to smile!!!

 in response to getfreedental...   thank you so much for the info...i know that god has taken great care of me and sometimes in my natural self forgets that my life is in his hands. He knows what is best even if i think its not. I have been humbled. My trouble is my gain in the end. I do think that there is a reason for everything that happens, good and bad. A learning experience, an act of simple love however big or small teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters in christ. At times i worry and i need to work at that! Even your words of encouragement lighten the load. I have been blessed in so many ways. We all need to give thanks even when it seems like things arent going as we would like. Bless your heart for answering!

 in response to melissa68...   Hi melissa68 ... I know of a dentist that gives time and talent to a clinic which his church sponsors. I suspect there are dentists all over the US that do the same. I have a list of huge list of clinics which serve as a great starting point as well. Check with local churches for dental clinics as well. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to getfreedental...   Hi and good day to you~ I didnt know there were such dentists around that would give without payment. I am in pain as we speak. I used to take excellent care of my teeth but without a job and dental insurance its nearly impossible to maintain and keep my teeth. I used to get fillings, crowns, root canals....now its just "pull them and get the pain overwith " I am attending a college, yes at 51, and the sister school has cleanings and x-rays for free, but no actual work can be done on my crumbling teeth. Post back and tell me about this dentist that has a christian heart! is it in beaumont area? Thanks for information.

 in response to bloody broken mouth...   Love the prayer! I am with you on this. I have been helping people with dental issues for years now ... dentists do not understand the true pain those in need feel. They do not understand what it is like to have a wrecked mouth and no money, no insurance, no food, etc. Fortunately, I have met some dentist who are willing to give their time to help those in need ... a true blessing of talents. God Bless!

 in response to WishingInMichigan...   i agree with you completely its extremely hard to enjoy life or even be civil towards others when you cant even feed yourself without wondering if the pain is worth it, im 26 years old and i only have one tooth that isnt cracked or broken. i pray this nation pulls its head out of its a*$ and looks at whats really important.... taking care of eachother and lifting each other up and knowing that if you do so people will do the same for you but instead everyone is focused on doing whatever it takes to get ahead regardless of who suffers regardless of how many families go hungry.. regardless of how many of their neighbors live every day in pain,

GOD PLEASE, restore us to the nation that our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents loved... a nation that takes care of eachother a nation that either stands or falls together... ONE NATION UNDER GOD WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.. please soften the hearts of the greedy and the politicians, please restore this nation. revive our hearts and place a compasion in each of US for our neighbors. help us to realize there is NO WAY we can help the world if we cant even stand as a nation ourselves. all this i pray in jesus name., amen.

 in response to KKKJJJPPP...   oh yea people that have 20k annual income and 17k annual debt can save that 20k for a dentist to help em without any problem... or becoming seriously malnourished. and before you ask yes i am working and insured for a whopping 1,500 per year 26 looking at several painful years because the dentists around here want the rich or no one so please take your save money for the next 15 years and go F yourself.

hi im babyd an i need help all my teeth need to come out i went to clear choice dental an they gave me a rang of what it would coast an i dont have anything to pay for it.

 in response to battle...   Amen! I have helped people with dental and financial issues over the years. The foundation to receiving any help is God. Have faith and open your hearts ... let God lead the way.

I have other serious heaoth problems (need an organ xplant) that I figured my teeth would be the last of my problems, but it's got to the point I can't eat well, which makes my condition worse of course malnutrition helps no disease, my molars are all cracked and my two main top front teeth are falling apart, i mean that in the true sense of the word as they have been "bonded may times now they won't do it anymore, at least not the dentist I was using. I heard there is a dental collage in Ga. (where i live) don't know where tho. that does work cheap if you can stand a trainee do the work. Anyone know where this place is located?
Thanks

Praying for you. God does work in mysterious ways. Be still and know that He is God.

 in response to fredfree713...   DOes anyone know how to get in touch with compassion I need help ASAP

 in response to COMPASSION...   I am in Georgia, and if you can do what you say about the extractions for 30-60 dollars I would love to see you. I have something which is decayig my teeth rapidly. I have somewhat of a dental plan but it want provide the service I need. I have about 20 plus teeth that will need to be cut out. I would like to see if you could truly help me. I could either pay if you take carecredit that would even be better. Also do you do dentures

 in response to Lush sh...   I applaud you for trying. Believe me - you are not alone!:) I have helped many people over the years and have heard many stories along the way. Search for low cost clinics and look for local health fairs. Since you have a job, consider talking with a local dentist about making monthly payments. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to KKKJJJPPP...   I do work I have a full time job and a part time job with 4 kids and paying my bills so my kids have a place to live and food on the table I cant get foodstamp cause I make to much before taxes so I'm not getting any help and not able to so it's not like I'm not trying

 in response to 4bb...   WHY DON'T YOU JUST GET THEM FIXED WORK AND SAVE MONEY TO GET THEM FIXED :))))))))))))

I recently went to Poland (Europe) to have my teeth fixed. It cost me a fraction of what I'd have had to pay here in Canada - even including air fare and accommodation.

Check out my blog - www.toothlessinto.com

oldbat

P.S. This is a TRUE story. If you comment on the blog site, I'll get back to you. You'll find the name and location of the clinic there, and also the name of the Marketing Director with whom I worked.

Not one person has ever been helped on this site by anyone with regards to dental work and most likely not anything else either. Some like to pretend they are doing people a service but are just typing out useless words with no results but, "GOOD LUCK, I WISH YOU THE BEST" lmao.

 in response to 4bb...   Salt, salt, salt. Brush with it, rinse with it. I use fine sea salt. No junk food. No soda.

 in response to getfreedental...   You are very smart! Thank you and god bless this person in all that they do amen

 in response to John Smith...   Hi John ... sorry to hear that. Trust is definitely earned:) I wish you the best - take care and God Bless!

 in response to getfreedental...   Yes, I can not trust people no more in this world, not even my own family, it is sad but true, it seems like no matter how much good you do for others, they seem to screw you over, I know there must be good people out there, but I certainly have not met them. TRUST is the keyword with me, and so many have abused that word, and I really don't get it, I don't know how people can be like this, it's just not in my DNA, so I guess I am the sucker in life. Thanks anyway for your messages even though there is really truly NO HELP for people out there, regarding dental help.

 in response to 4bb...   Yes 4bb's, I wish dentist would allow us to make payments, not from some finance company that most of us would be rejected anyway, but from them personally, their Practice. I am sure people would make their dental payments, that is how grateful most would feel, once being able to smile again or be without constant pain, I don't know, maybe they forget after they feel better, who knows, I wish there were more compassionate Dentist/People out there in this world, the Greatest Country on this planet.

I'm 28 years old I have 4 kids and very close in age and my teeth are in very bad shap bit no money or insurance to fix them I stay in pain all the time needing to know where to go to get them fixed with a dr that would let u make payments

 in response to kim w...   Right on Kim!

 in response to Broken smile...   Hello broken smile (this also applies to kim w) ... wow - after helping countless people over the years, I lost track of the number adversely impacted by dental issues. Both situations display a common thread - poor dental can impact self esteem which can impact others parts of your life. For example, you may not have the same confidence you once did with a healthy smile. I know it can be tough to see, but please know that you are the same person on the inside and that is what counts. Okay, that was my pep-talk for the day:) Now, what can be done?

Get a free check-up. Contact a local dentist and let them know you are looking to switch dentists. Dental offices are local business looking for new customers:) Let them know you need some work done and ask for a free evaluation. Once you have been properly evaluated, you will have a baseline to shop around. Call dental offices/clinics everywhere and let them know what is needed. Ask the office if they might consider bartering services. What services? Office cleaning, errand running, etc. - offer any other skills you might have.

Since you had a customer service job, you already have experience in that field. Consider applying for a job as a customer service phone rep. Obviously your interaction with the public would be limited. In the end the goal is to obtain revenue and secure insurance if possible.

Hope this helps to some degree. Please know that it's what's on the inside that counts. You are loved by God and will always be valued. Take care and God Bless!

 in response to stephy...   i wish i could help everyone but im in the same boat and looking for good care to

 in response to Broken smile...   omg u r so beautiful. im in the exact same boat as you. im 24 years old with a two year old daughter, my teeth are also very bad. it first started whn i was about 18, my front tooth cracked right in half when i was eatin something and since then i just didnt take care of them, i never brushed or rinsed and over the years it just got worse and worse, and where im from there are alot of drug addicts so people look at me and assume that i am one of them which is not the case at all. it has prevented me from doin alot of things with my baby too. i cant go any where because all i think about is whos looking at my smile and so onj, it is emabarassing i cant get a job because im worried what others think, it really does affect your life when u have a bad smile, and everyone is so quick to judge someone when they dont even know their story. lucky i found a good man who loves me for who i am and doesnt judge me for my smeli, but unfortunately the world is not like that. people can jus be cruel

 in response to John Smith...   Hi John ... sorry you have been treated poorly over the years. When a person is kicked so many times, it is tough to see the better side of people. There are a bunch of clinics in Michigan and a handful in Detroit (for example - the CHASS Center). Take care and God Bless!

 in response to stephy...   

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Hi my teeth are really bad and i have 4 kids and im only 25 years old im a stay at home mom want to go back to school and start a career,but my teeth are embarrsing they say i lost them due to having so many kids and it runs in my family i barely have any teeth left its hard to eat ive lost alot of weight also its so diffacult to take care of my babys when im always in so much pain know one is able to help me inless i have money and thats one thing i dont have any money that i have goes to taking care of my kids so please if anyone one can help me please contact me that is my only wish for my self is to be able to live my life with my kids instead of always being in pain PLEASE Ive tried everything

WOW!!!! I thought I was in bad shape with my teeth,but after reading these post I am not alone. To make a Long Story short my upper teeth have broken off the remainder of the teeth are still in my gums,the front TWO one is about to fall out. Reason my teeth are bad have had asthma all my life (53yrs) and have been put on steroids for my asthma and the physcians had always told my father my teeth would just start cracking and falling out. Get this I have been in healthcare for 23yrs and have tried every avenue ie... payment plans, etc but no luck .I will pray for evryone on this site tonight that OUR Lord Jesus Christ will help all of us.

Wishing in Michigan is me too, John Smith. Not sure why it made me a second account. When I hit the lottery, the millions, I am coming back to this site and making appointments for people to get their teeth fixed, this is my promise to all of you. Wish me luck! God Bless You All.

 in response to getfreedental...   Yes, people have shit on me my whole life, the better you treat them and trust them, the more they break the trust and hurt you, so where are the free Dentist in the Detroit Michigan area? Do you know of any, and is it just quick patchy work or do they really care for people?

I am so embarrassed about my teeth, it is keeping me from exceeding in life, keeping from relationships, I am missing all my youthful years and it takes a toll on the body and mind, it's almost like giving up on life, we need help, we need to feel secure about ourselves once again, you watch TV and everyone on there have perfect white straight teeth and smile ear to ear, I get so jealous of this and bitter. We need to help each other, lets start a lottery pool and if we all hit the winning number we will all go to the best Dentist in town and get all new implants and get our lives back. I feel for you all and I am praying for each and everyone of you, we are the richest country in the world and most of our people can't get dental work done, is there any Dentist out there that reads these post? God Bless Us All and I would love to make appointments for each and everyone of you to fix your smiles, and relieve you from the pain you are in. If there is an Angle up there, lets hope they answer us quickly so not to waste one more day worrying about our bad teeth. :)

 in response to Broken smile...   I cannot waight till I can get my smile back!!!! Im seriously going to have to practice how cause its been so long Ive forgotten how to..... Its crazy what you take forgranted until its gone. Something as simple as being able to smile would make such a difference in my life!!!

Hello My name is Jennifer and im in desperate need of dental implants!! Im only 25 years old and all my teeth are literally breaking and falling appart. Unforunatley this runs in my family. Almost all the women in my family have had dentures by the age of 30. My self asteem used to be normal and now I am so self concious that I dont even want to leave my house..... The four front teeth on the top of my mouth are brokeb in half. I have no money just lost my house and job for the reason of me not having teeth. I was wroking in costomer service but you can emagine how badley it would affect my job talking to people everyday I have a 5 nyear old daughter and im afraid its afecting her life cause we used to go everywhere! The park out to eat and now I dread the thought of going grocery shopping!!!.... Needless to say I am desperate! I am willing to do before and after pictures or anything permoting the work that is done. Please contact me my email is Moonstarcutie18@yahoo.com. Thank you for taking the time to read this:)