Wisdom teeth?!
Question: Two of my wisdom teeth are coming in the top and bottom on the right side. they were impacted for some time but are now starting to come out. the one that is on the bottom that is coming out is decaying already can't tell if the top one is. I am in pain and the 1000 mg of lodine I am taking isn't working that much.
I don't have dental insurance and all the dentists I call want the money up front (which I do not have) I know if I go to the emergency room they will only give me more pain meds. the cook county hospital in Chicago does them but you have to call them from 7.00 am to 7.15am. that is only fifteen minutes and I have been trying to call for a week and can't get through. does anyone know how I can get my wisdom teeth removed without having the money.
Answers: Two of my wisdom teeth are coming in the top and bottom on the right side. they were impacted for some time but are now starting to come out. the one that is on the bottom that is coming out is decaying already can't tell if the top one is. I am in pain and the 1000 mg of lodine I am taking isn't working that much.
I don't have dental insurance and all the dentists I call want the money up front (which I do not have) I know if I go to the emergency room they will only give me more pain meds. the cook county hospital in Chicago does them but you have to call them from 7.00 am to 7.15am. that is only fifteen minutes and I have been trying to call for a week and can't get through. does anyone know how I can get my wisdom teeth removed without having the money.
FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP - P.2
Look in the links column for a credit program for dental procedures. Please know that this program is for PEOPLE WHO CAN PAY THE MONTHLY PREMIUM COSTS .If you can't pay them back ,and you default , you will be paying 30% in interest ! So this is only for extreme problems that you KNOW you can pay back within a year. Still , it might be an alternative for some .
Some of us feel that a low cost dental insurance is a good answer. Unfortunately , there are many 'plans' that are actually scams. Here is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners web site . On this site , you can check any insurance plan to see if it is legitimate . They also offer help in finding an alternative to pay for health bills.
http://www.naic.org/
Here is a long list of organizations that are looking for volunteers for their mouth and tooth disease studies . Most studies pay for all your work , transportation and sometimes pay you a small amount more.
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/search...
This is a program that seems fairly new called Community Oral Health Station. On this site you will find programs for children , elders , the military , low income , disabled and more.
http://www.communityoralhealthstation.or...
Although most of these sources are covered in one way or another on my dental Aidpages , you may still find assistance through using them . Some of this information is included in the " government run-around - type - information"category.
Finding Low-Cost Dental Care
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), one of the federal government's National Institutes of Health, leads the nation in conducting and supporting research to improve oral health. As a research organization, NIDCR does not provide financial assistance for dental treatment. The following resources, however, may help you find the dental care you need.
Clinical Trials
NIDCR sometimes seeks volunteers with specific dental, oral, and craniofacial conditions to participate in research studies, also known as clinical trials. Researchers may provide study participants with limited free or low-cost dental treatment for the particular condition they are studying. To find out if there are any NIDCR clinical trials that you might fit into, visit the NIDCR web site at http://www.nidcr.nih.gov and click on "NIDCR Studies Seeking Patients." For a complete list of all federally funded clinical trials, visit http://clinicaltrials.gov. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may need to visit your local library or ask a friend or family member for assistance.To see if you qualify for any clinical trials being conducted at our Bethesda, Maryland, campus, you can call the Clinical Center's Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office at 1-800-411-1222.
Dental Schools
Dental schools can be a good source of quality, reduced-cost dental treatment. Most of these teaching facilities have clinics that allow dental students to gain experience treating patients while providing care at a reduced cost. Experienced, licensed dentists closely supervise the students. Post-graduate and faculty clinics are also available at most schools.To find out if there is a dental school in your area, call your state dental society or association. These organizations are listed in your telephone book. For a complete list of dental schools, visit the NIDCR web site at http://www.nidcr.nih.gov and click on "Finding Dental Care," or contact the National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse at:National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, Maryland 20892