I’ve never been to the dentist in my life. I’ve got a cavity I want to take care of, but I really don’t know where to start. I mean, I found a dental place near home, but I just simply don’t know what to ask or look for. Ex: fees, do I need to make an appointment, etc. One main thing I’m worried about is not having insurance and possibly being denied treatment.

I am twenty years old and unfortunately, have never been to a dentist. My parents could not afford dental insurance and sadly, my teeth have suffered. I was never taught proper dental care (I didn’t know you were supposed to floss daily) and only brushed once in the morning.

My two front teeth have a cavity between them, so large that it has created a very ugly, uneven gap. The two lateral incisors have basically almost completely rotted away and there are cavities forming in the incisors next to those as well. Two molars in the back have completely rotted, leaving only large brown holes in my gums.

The saddest part about this is that I was voted "Best Smile" in elementary school. : [

What’s even worse is that my wisdom teeth are about to come in. I can feel it.

I have done much research on the procedures that I will need done. For example, I know I will need extractions on my four front teeth, a root canal on two of my molars, fillings in probably 8 teeth, crowns on a few others, and I would like to get implants in the four teeth that are extracted. All of this, based on my research, would cost ,000 or more. I did the calculations to be safe.

I have CareSource but they do not cover more than two dentist appointments a year unless you have a certain condition and they stop covering cosmetic procedures after you turn 21 (I’m not sure as to why, it’s all pretty messed up).

Are there any places in Ohio that are offering smile makeover contests, free dental procedures at dental schools, or any other things of the sort? I really need this fixed before June 2010 as I am supposed to get married.

My 6 years old son has cavity, took him to pediatric dentist, and my wife brought me treatment cost estimate. this paper shows he has 6 teeth treatment. We don’t have dental insurance. I want to someone look at this cost details.

1st visit:
Resin 2surf post child, T#: A, Surfs: MO Fee: 9
Primary StSteelCr, T#: B, Fee: 7
TherapPulpotomy T#: B, Fee: 2
Primary StSteelCr, T#: S, Fee: 7
TherapPulpotomy T#: S, Fee: 2
Resin 2surf post child, T#: S, Surfs: MO Fee: 9
Premedication in Office Fee: 9

2nd visit
Primary StSteelCr, T#: I, Fee: 7
TherapPulpotomy T#: I, Fee: 2
Resin 2surf post child, T#: J, Surfs: MO Fee: 9
Premedication in Office Fee: 9
Total Cost ,342.00

Is this fair cost? I feel overcharged because I had a tooth extraction last month, and that cost was 5 without insurance. My son has just starting to change front teeth. Those bad teeth goes away anyway right?
Also I don’t understand what’s the terms of “Resin 2surf post child”, “Primary StSteelCr”, “TherapPulpotomy”, “Premedication in Office”
Anybody explain to me? Thank you for your help.

Is there any dental insurance worth purchasing if you don’t have it through your employer? My mom is always needing cavity fills and root canals. She takes good care of her teeth, she just isn’t blessed with good ones- no lectures on dental care, brushing regularly, etc, please.

She does not get dental insurance through her employer and is always having to use credit cards or pay out of pocket to get dental work done.

Are there any private or individual policies worth purchasing?

I have an impacted wisdom tooth with cavity it and would like to know if anyone had the procedure done at any of the dental school clinic in Miami/FLL area ? What are the typical costs ? Are there any other alternatives/places to get the procedure done for cheaper ?

I am on a really tight budget. I lost my job 3 months back and don’t have insurance.

Any help or information is really appreciated.

I have a deep cavity in my tooth. It’s really starting to hurt me. I know it needs drilled and filled, but I barely make enough money to pay bills, let alone dental care. My job doesn’t offer dental insurance, either. Is there anything I can do?

My daughter is 4 years old and been doing teeth cleaning and check up regularly since she was one year old. She is not afraid of the dentist. Unfortunately we were not able to visit the dentist for half a year and she developed 2 big cavities on her upper back teeth that needs to be treated. She is happy going to the dentist and will sit on the dental chair on her own. She will open her mouth but wont let anything put inside it. The dentist tried to convince her for about 30 minutes- no crying , she enjoyed sitting on the dental chair, she told the dentist that she will have her teeth treated when she turned 5 yrs old- the dentist gave up and told me to make another appointment .

We tried to convince her that the procedure does not hurt, the dentist will just brush out the bad cavity. Her sister- 5 yrs old- who went the same treatment even testified that the water used for gargling is grape flavor and it doesnt hurt.
And I bribed her that if she will let the dentist treat her teeth- I would buy her a bike. I am thinking of holding a fake birthday party so she will be 5- then we can have her teeth treated. For the last few days , I have been talking about this teeth treatment in preparation for the next dental appointment , and she said she does not want to hear anything about it anymore. I fear that she might develop fear of the dentist so I stopped. We have the next dental appointment tomorrow. Any suggestion please?

My daughter (4 year old) has a cavity in two teeth . I took her to the dentist and he said it would cost 88 to fix it . I and my husband have dental insurance but did not take dental insurance for both my kids . I did not think a 4 year old would have a dental problem . 88 is too much for me . Any suggestions

Im 23 and make very little the most i could pay out is like 25 bucks a week and I have a cavity in my upper tooth towards the back.

Do you know of a dental office or dental insurance place that will work with me ?

Please help me.

Ok. So currently I work at Macy’s for .25 for 8 hours every saturday (in summer I worked 30 h per week). I go to full-time college studying enlglish for foreigners (non-degree program). I will have this until nov 17. I will have 1 month gap before I enroll in regular -degree computer science program. I have balance on my checking account only 16 left. Now I have obligation to pay 8 on credit card (more than half balance for school supplies and little dining on, transportation). What bothers me a lot is that I do not have healh insurance. I would like to buy it. There is a temporary insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield for 5 for 6 months - 00 deductible, 00 out of pocket limit, 20 % coins. hospitl admision . dental discount plan would be included and I do not have this but soon I have to go to dentist to clean my teeth from cavity on 10/20. I calculated if I spent for insurance I will have only 3 left. with no insurance 98. are the money worth spending for BC?
I don’t know what to do. What you think about my job. isn’t this too low paid? I realized I will have to spend at least 25-30$ per week for lunch. Maybe I have the start to find a second better job or internship. and still again what you think what I should do with insurance. my parents do not have insurace either in which they might me include.
packing lunch is not enough, not to much nutritional. as I walk from union station through downtown to my school about 15 min, I burn a lot of calories.
Now I get only abt per week after deductions.
BTW should I spent money for health insurance. is it worth?