So does dental school offer cheaper service?

Question

My wisdom teeth is growing out right now, they hurt a little for a while but they dont right now, but I think I should take them out. Unfortunately my insurance doesnt cover wisdom teeth removal. So I found out there are dental schools that will do it for a lower price. I am just wondering is there any requirements to go there?

And do they do the damon system braces for cheap too?

Answer 1

Hello, Dental Schools do indeed provide affordable dental services...They will definitely provide extraction services but will not probably provide "Braces"....Braces are consider a cosmetic procedure and they don't as a rule provide cosmetic dental services...As for the fees, they usually look at your financial status and the fee will be from Free to very low depending on your financial status. Good luck and I wish you well.

Answer 2

yes they do. You must first meet the qualifications and there is usually a waiting period. Braces probably not, I paid only $2000  for my braces because of this great plan I have. www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com I use them as a supplemental plan when my insurance does not cover services or met my deductible. From extractions, exams, braces...etc. All services are included in this very affordable plan. Cosmetic, orthodontic and even denture treatment. They even had my benefits active  in 2 hours and was able to use it the very same day. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I used a dental school for the following:

1.  Tooth extraction (front tooth).  Cost $45.

2.  Tooth cleaning with ultrasound machine.  No charge.  Students must have needed practice.

3.  Damon System Braces.  Two years for about $3000.

4.  Five gingival grafts.  This is a procedure where tissue is cut from the roof of your mouth and grafted over receding gums.  Cost $300 per graft.

Each dental school may have different screening methods to use when selecting their patients.  If the students are at a particular point in their learning or curriculum and you need that particular procedure done, they will take you as a patient immediately.  Sometimes there is a waiting list for certain procedures.

Yes, students will be working on you.  However, most of these students are already dentists; they are simply doing postgraduate work in their particular specialty.  If a student has difficulty, there is always an instructor supervising who can take over.

Here is a list of dental schools in the US:  http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/programs/sear...

Simply call the school and ask to be screened to become a patient for wisdom tooth extraction.