ToothAche???!
Question:
ToothAche???
I broke my wisdom tooth last week and it is starting to hurt... What should I do??? I have insurance but the dental insurance isn't that great.... I don't have a lot of $$ to put down up front???
Answers:
You should get your tooth repaired/ pulled. Obviously you can't ignore it forever... and because its broken it's at risk of developing an abscess.. Here are some links
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030201/511.htm...
http://www.abcessed-teeth.com/wisdom_too...
You have a medical situation that you really shouldn't ignore. As you can see from those images..this could get really ugly (and painful!) It's hard to really suggest where you can seek assistance for the financial aspect of it all without knowing where you're located...for example where I am~ this situation would be considered a "Dental Emergency" and is covered by provincial health coverage.. You could try Googling "emergency dental coverage in "your area" " or "financial assistance for broken tooth in "your area".
Have you tried asking family members or close friends? Can you take a loan from the bank? Pick up a few extra shifts or some overtime at work?
Hopefully you figure this out and Soon!! Good Luck!