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As a child, I had not ONE single cavity; in fact, I was in my dentist's "No Cavity Club" 5 consecutive years in a row. The Polaroid picture of my healthy (albeit terribly crooked) smile was posted up on the wall of my dentist's office among all the other kids'. Not exactly the *biggest* achievement in the world, but as a young girl, there's nothing quite like seeing your name and photo posted in a public place for everyone to see. As aggravated as I'd get with my mom and her constant nagging ("GET IN THAT BATHROOM AND BRUSH!"), it was due to her constant perseverance with me regarding my oral hygiene that I was even part of such a thing.

My oral health quickly went downhill, however. I did not have the luxury of going to a dentist from 16 years old on; my parents divorced and I lived with a neglectful family member. That does not mean, however, that I should have stopped taking care of myself. I could give sob stories all day, but it ultimately boils down to a single factor: neglect.

Quickly falling into the "what's the point? I'll never have the means to get them taken care of anyway" mentality, I let my oral hygiene suffer immensely. Depressed, I essentially gave up on my smile and quit brushing my teeth. My mouth has remained closed for pictures for about 9 years now. I've also been on various anticonvulsant medications for the past 7 or so years, which have even further damaged my teeth. I'm ashamed, depressed and now have no way of paying for the extensive dental work that I need done. My family is unable to help and I do not qualify for CareCredit. I've tried applying 3 separate times over the years.

If I had the means to be able to afford the dental work I need done, it would be a chance for me to start over. A "rebirth" if you will; a clean slate. I would, without a doubt, take the utmost pride in my smile, thus keeping it sparkling and healthy for the duration of my life. An opportunity like this would not be taken for granted. While I have cavities in almost every single tooth, the only teeth I'm really worried about are numbers 7, 8, 9 & 10. They are each in need of root canal therapy and crowns. For those unfamiliar with the numbering, those are my 4 top front teeth. Not only am I unable to open my mouth in front of people because of those teeth being rotten, but I am also in pain more often than not. I have taken so much Ibuprofen to ease the pain to the point where my liver enzyme levels are elevated -- not severely so, but to the point where every time I get bloodwork done, I am being lectured about NSAID usage.

To no longer be in pain and to be able to open my mouth in front of people again without feeling completely humiliated would be an absolute miracle to me. I know so many people are in the same boat as me, and I just want to tell everyone not to give up hope. Moral support may not seem like it measures up to financial support when it comes to your teeth, but without it, your situation really is hopeless. Keep up the good fight. While there's obviously nothing I can do for you monetarily, I am always available to talk to, so please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or if you'd just like to talk and/or need the support.

I can provide a scanned copy of my dental treatment plan upon request and any donations can be made to my Paypal account. And again, for those of you who are in my shoes right now (damaged teeth due to neglect), you're all in my thoughts. I believe we all deserve a second chance to make things right again.

Hello. I am on here hoping maybe someone knows of or can help me with low cost dental or a payment plan or maybe if someone knows a clinic. I broke a premolar I believe, third tooth back from the front. I was hoping my dentist could fill it but he said it needed a root canal and a crown and possibly a post. I am devastated as it is toward the front of my mouth. I have went through almost my whole life with confidence until this happened. Recently I had lost my car and my place to live and it did not hit me as hard as this has. So I've went from having my own place and fiancee to having to move back in with my parents, being single again, and no car. Got another job, working on a used car that I almost have enough money to purchase and then this happens. The point is that everything that has happened to me has not been as devastating as my tooth breaking. I live in Charlotte NC, in anyone knows of any way to help. Thank you very much. I am 32 years old by the way.

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 I feel sick ... been sick for the last few days, dizzy with headaches nausea and the list goes on whats really bothering me though is my cavities im in pain all the time and i dont wanna get it infected i need to get a root canal but i cant afford it. Been unemployed since last yr and my unemployment benefits are at a standstill pending on nys legislators agreeing on a budget plan and either approve the unemployment benefit extensions or not. If anyone knows sumwhere i can get some money or  a place that donates oral surgery work for people in need.  i am applying for medicad but it doesnt allow for alot of dental work so ill be stuck with a bill on top of all my medical debt just another casualty of the "recession" any how, if any one could offer any kind of help guidance or whatnot id really appreciate it.

Thanks for listening

~~~Furby~~~

I am a 47 year old disabled woman in Nashville, TN. I had a tooth break over the weekend and I weent to see a dentist. After xrays, they found 1 broken molar and 1 cracked molar. Both will need a crown. The broken molar needs a root canal, which has to be performed by an Endodontist, as the nerves are up in the sinus cavity of that tooth.  Each crown will cost me around $1200 and the root canal will also cost $1200.  That makes a total of $3600-$4000 on these teeth. I don't have anything close to that amount. I put $12oo on my CareCredit card, but don't have a limit that will take all of the work (I couldn't afford payment on it, even it if did).  I have tried every low cost clinic, dental college, Medicare, asked for favors from dentist, but no one can help me. Most can't get me in for 6 months, but I was told I don't have 6 months to wait.

 I am in desperate need for help to get my teeth fixed. If it weren't for the fact that it's my molars on my chewing side, I'd have them pulled, but I need them to chew food.  I don't know where to turn. Everyone has ideas, but I've exhausted them all, several times. 

At this point, I just need help. Is there no one who can help a low income individual when something like this happens?  Please, please help! I live alone, and have noone who can help.

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone knows of any dentists that do free to no cost dental work. I've been referred to so many places through the internet that end up being a "sliding scale" and are still $500 plus for root canals and way more for crowns. I'm a single mother on a fixed income and desperately need root canals and crowns. I have so many fillings that have fallen out over the years, and they have become worse and fallen apart. My face is constantly absessing and swelling and I'm constantly on antibiotics month after month after month. If anyone knows anyone in the San Diego, CA area. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Someone help. I have no dental insurance. I NNNNeeeed a freaking root canal more than life can ever explain. I am also missing a front tooth. I need to get the implant uncovered and get a crown put on. Does anyone know of any charities or anyone that would help me. I am recently divorced. I can't find a job. I'm in pain every day. I have terrible credit so, I can't get a loan. Someone pleassssssssssssssse help me. Tell me what to do so, I don't have to go around without a tooth for the rest of my life. I'm young and attractive. I'll never find anyone to love me if I look like a beverly hillbilly. Thankyou soooooooooo, soooooooooo much! I need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps. There are no dental schools in close proximity to where I live.

I have 3 children , 2 of which need dental work so desparately . My heart breaks that Iam not able to provide them with a beautiful confident smile.  Unfortunately through very difficult times going to the denist has been more of a luxury then a immediate need .  And because of the choices I have been forced to make they have not received proper dental care .  I started treatment on one , but was unable to follow up as I dont have the resources to pay to continue.  My seventeen year old daughter is left half done on a crowning and as time keeps going its getting worse . My son we just found out needs extensive work , several root canals and multiple fillings , he hates to smile as he has decay building on one of his canine teeth. I would give anything for them to have the opportunity at starting life with a big beautiful smile .  And not the smile of someone ashamed and embarressed . My lil one has 2 cavities that I might be able to work out a plan.  As I cant let hers get worse . If there is anyone out there that could help even by way of infiormation I would greatly appreciate it . Thank you

I too need help with my teeth. I've been on disability since 2000 and have the bare essentials for dental help from medicare. My mouth needs a lot of work. I have had bad teeth for a while now and cannot even afford to have the rotten ones pulled, let alone fixed. I once had dental insurance but since the kids have grown and out of the house I have nothing. Please, please is there someone out there that could help? I'm embarrassed to go out and lie to people why my teeth are like this. I will post a picture when I can borrow a camera. Thank you in advance in case you can help. I no longer wish to go on.....

  Hello everyone, I am a 21 year old Female living in the Greater Los Angeles area. I am in need of Donated dental work for two teeth. One tooth needs a root canal which I can't afford! I made an qppointment at the local free clinic for fillings and a cleaning. They set my appointment three months from the day I called so it was no wonder one of my fillings fell out and eventually my tooth broke. Now I have trouble chewing on both sides. If anyone has any information on how I can get free dental work or a dental plan with no intrest I would apreciate it very much. I can be contacted at

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Hello I am a 15 year old kid who needs help! I have an absess and I need a root canal and a crown. My parents have no money and no dental insurance. My brother just got in a horrible motorcycle accident where he lost his arm in the process. My parents used up all the money to go back and forth from north east Ohio to south east Tennessee. We are a little behind on bills so we have absolutely no money. This hurts so bad, I need help!!!

Before you think about having all your teeth pulled, think about this.  You can get a 10 unit Bridge. As long as you have a tooth in the back to hook it up to on both sides you can get a bridge from one side of your mouth to the other.  It is far cheaper than getting posts when you find out the dentures aren't going to work for you.  So if you think you could go this route instead of the dentures contact me and I will tell you more. 

So many people are just suffering in pain waiting for their teeth to fall out or to win the lottery to get them done.  I blame this on the dentists that over charge and left these people with no hope.  If you want all your teeth pulled out I promise you my dentist will do the job for $30.00 to $60.00 a tooth.  But you will have to look at all the options first.  If the reason you want dentures is purely financial that is okay with us; but you have to know all the options from a dentist that doesn't overcharge to be fair to yourself.  We will talk to you about your dental needs and give you an estimate free of charge. 

You can go to the web site www.Smilesforless.com and find the dental chart that tells you the number of each tooth.  Then describe each tooth; ie....missing, broken off at the gum, has a cavity, needs a root canal possibly, discolored, would like a crown, would like a veneer,...  Then call us and we will work up a plan for you it is that easy.  If you still want the dentures we will do that too.  In fact that will be a plan option.  If you have dental insurance let us know we will work out all the costs.  If you don't have any insurance that is okay too. 

Why would I do this for free, because we started this company www.smilesforless.com because so many people are suffering, and in pain, and hopeless.  And it is because the dentists they were going to didn't really care about anything but money.  We will shock you at how affordable it is to get your teeth fixed.  What have you got to loose, except all your teeth forever if you don't call me first.  850-225-6516  I am proud of what I do, and how many people we help.  Your teeth might all need to come out but MONEY should not be the reason.  And if we can estimate the costs for fixing your teeth close to or sometimes less than you will have to pay for dentures....Then which way will you go?

Don't let some high priced dentist ruin your life or determine your future.  Where there is a will there is a way.  And there are some great dentists out there. I was thinking of getting all my teeth pulled out at one time I thought my teeth were so bad.  My dentist said it would cost over $19,000.00 to fix my teeth.  Guess what I got it all done for $2,149.00 and my insurance paid me back $1,037.90.  So I really only paid $1,111.10.  I needed a 3 unit bridge, a root canal, 5 crowns, and 3 cavities, and for good measure that same dentist threw in periodontal work.  Well it turned out I didn't need the periodontal work I was just brushing to hard, and I got all the work mentioned above plus all my silver fillings changed to white resin and my teeth bleached for the $1,111.10.  Now I have a beautiful smile and I try and help others.  And I'd like to help you.  Sincerely, Nancy McGuire 

If you need dental care and you can't afford the prices I might be able to help you.  My company searched for good dentists and we found the best.  They truly care about your dental, medical and emotional health when it comes to your teeth.  No one should be in pain physically or mentally.  If you need dental help and have no money we can help you by referrals get the money.  We pay $50.00 a referral.  Our dental costs are very low a root canal is only $150.00, vaneers are only $250.00 per tooth, and extractions are $30.00, dentures are $350 full set.  Please contact me at smiles@smilesforless.com tell me what you need and I'll tell you how we can help you get it.  Or call me at 850-225-6516 Sincerely, Nancy McGuire

I have spent over a year seeking dental attention in the dayton, Ohio area for an absessed tooth. I got xrays yesterday at the ER, and have been told it has spread to close to the sinuses and into the cheek. I have to get it pulled. I have only heard nothing but bad for these kind of things. I am a hard working older non-traditional student, but very low income. I can't do payment plans. My income this year so far is under $2,000 and I am looking at needing oral surgery/root canal.

 I have done a lot of research for help, but most places want you to have at least $200 on hand for the first appointment, then they slide scale at a capped minimum limit from what I can tell, in other words 0-$5k you pay the same.

 Its the 13 molar on the top left and is spreading back to 14? and 15?

PLEASe HELP ME

Hello.  I am 26, and am in Las Vegas.  I always brush my teeth twice a day, and do not drink much soda or eat much sweets.

So why the need - I'll tell ya.  On the bottom of my mouth, on both sides, not front, but each side (cheeks) where the back teeth are...

On each side recently the very back teeth on both sides are good.  But 1 up from those back teeth each side - the 2nd set of teeth have recently fallen out.  No biggie - just a hole now, and my gum on one side is showing now, and it hurts like h*ll.

I am a local DJ yes, but my mom just had bypass surgery, and has bills being un-insured.  I pay for her bills, and since she cannot work her soap biz now I am paying all the mortgage payments, car oayments and such and all bills for her as well as me.

I think I need a root canal, but what do I know?  Been 6 years since I've been to a dentist.  I figured eating right and brushing twice was ok - and my teeth are kinda white and healthy looking.  I was even using Crest Pro Health Toothpaste since it came out.  Now I am also using a mouth rinse - ACT to help, and taking Advil/Tylenol when the pain throbs and gets unbearable.

To worsen things, recently my gum inflated on this one side and now it sticks out and my cheek looks inflated as if I was punched - but I was not..  I don't know what to do to get this to settle down?

I will say for the first month or so my teeth fell out I was fine, then all of the sudden start getting pains and inflamed gum on one side.

Help please