I am 31 and have only really 7 good teeth in my mouth. Can't afford the dental work... have insurance. Ideas?

So my teeth are horrible i have only really two teeth left on the top others are broken or i have done self dentistry because i can't afford to go to the dentist even with my fear of the dentist i want to go. My self esteem is horrible i have to watch what i eat. I never smile, and i have constant headaches and tooth aches. I know my mouth is infected but i need like 10,000 in work done. 14 teeth pulled... partial plate on bottom full plate on top. Anyone have any ideas. I tried the local dental college they wanted payment upfront as well for the extractions ... i am at my wits end... and my self image and esteem are at rock bottom. Help anyone???

I am 31 and have only really 7 good teeth in my mouth. Can't afford the dental work... have insurance. Ideas?
Any Universities around you or in the next town. All Universities have dental colleges, and the students under their teachers supervision will work on your teeth and charge only a fraction of the cost of a dentist. I have never heard of them wanting a payment up front, Write the president of the dental college a letter, and explain yourself just as you have here. Also look in the yellow pages and find a free clinic near you. A Doctor there may know how to help you. All Doctors do some pro bono work, dentists too. You just have to find one. This is why the United States needs Health Care. Too many people are doing without. I wish you luck.
Reply:do you qualify for medicare or medicade?
Reply:Go online and apply for care credit. If you don't have terrific credit, you can get a co-signer and up your credit limit. When my friend did it, he was in the same boat as you, and he actually got 3 different co-signers to help up his credit limit. Then you just charge the service like you would on a credit card, and pay it off as you are able. Dental plans are going to have an annual cap on them which will not be anywhere near what you need to get your teeth fixed, and dental discounts are almost always a scam, so don't even bother. I have seen first hand the torture of teeth gone bad, and I know what it can do to your self esteem, attitude, and health. its horrible and it's one of those things that never gets any better. Sorry you have to go through that. I hope this helps
Reply:Hello there! I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. You might benefit from a dental discount plan.





I am a representative with a dental plan company and I'd be happy to help you. I respect Y!A guidelines, so I will not post the link here. You can see the information in my profile under 'Plans for Families'.





Good luck!