Monday, May 17, 2010

Does anyone know of any aid for help for disabled who need major dental work?

needs wisdom teeth pulled on disability and hard to find a dentist that has any programs for help with dental work

Does anyone know of any aid for help for disabled who need major dental work?
Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.





Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.





Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."





Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.





Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.





Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.





Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
Reply:try a dental school. usually at Universities. They offer reduced rates
Reply:I would check with the local colleges to see if they have a dental school- but I would also check with any of the free clinics in your area, as well as call the united way, and your local social services office. sometimes, you can do some intense internet digging and find some local charities that offer dental work. another would be calling the city health department, general information, and see if they know any. in almost every city, some services exist, but you have to be persitent to find it. good luck.
Reply:dont know

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