What can I do If I dont have Insurance & I need teeth pulled?

Question

Im 20 years old & my right & left molars are rotting and have been that way for about a year now,I have headaches, problems with sinuses, and I just started getting chest pains when I drink something.Now I dont have insurance & Im currently unemployed.My teeth are really starting to bother me & from the stories I've heard Im scared this may effect my health or possibly kill me could someone help me

Answer 1

In most cities there are hospitals that are ran by local government, and offer free dental extractions, like county/city hospitals...Or if condition of your teeth is affecting your overall physical health, then I think that you can get help in any hospital emergency care.

Answer 2

The idea of finding a local dental school is a good one...

Here are some other ideas for you, as well:

Contact dental hygiene or dental assisting programs in your area and ask if they run a clinic that is capable of extracting teeth. Some schools employ dentists to teach their assisting students how to assist. They will probably offer discounted or free dental work.

Also, if there is not a dental school in your area, contact the nearest one and ask if they have a residency program in your area. You'll get dentists that have recently graduated and are working to gain experience. Again, they'll most likely offer free/discounted dental work.

Educational outlets offer great opportunities for people who can't afford dental care!

Good luck. And, you are right. You need to have these teeth taken care of. Having a rotten tooth in your mouth could cause you sever health problems, so don't delay.

Answer 3

Look in your area for a dental school. If so, stop by and see if one of the dental students will work on you, free of charge. The student is definitely looked over by a professor/dentist. The schools are always looking for volunteers to work on, free of charge.  

Answer 4

you would need to find out of pocket insurance like me if you can afford it. oh S**t u said ur unemployed. oh well.

otherwise goto or call your local hospital and find out where do they provide free extractions. i believe this is the only service dental schools and gov hospital programs provide. also have you checked into gov medical programs, like medicaid, ss, etcetc, being that your younger you may qualify. but 1st find a school or gov hospital program for free extractions. you unemployment is the main factor in qualifying, usually.

Answer 5

in your area their should be a community dental office. go there and ask questions about their payment's and how much it will cost or if it will be free.

sometimes they will affect your health but if you go in now and get them removed you will steer clear of all of the damages to your teeth, gums, and health.

dont worry, you will get the help you need only if your willing to look around for it

good luck