I have impacted wisdom teeth and need them out by this summer at the latest. I don’t have any dental insurance and my health insurance expired a few months ago…
I’m 16 years old and I need to come up with 2000 dollars somehow.
Is there ANY way I can get state dental insurance or something similar?
Yeah I know this should be my parents problem…however they are unfortunately irresponsible, so i’m pretty much on my own with this.

I live in Great Neck. Need insurance for a family of four two adults around their 30’s, and two young boys.
-Dental Insurance
-Health Insurance
-Eye Insurance

I live in Central Valley Ca and I have no dental insurance I cant afford any dental plans I desperately need dental work done, my front tooth is missing. I am 24 and I don’t smile that much and don’t talk to a lot of people because I am insecure about my mouth. Does anyone know where I can get low cost dental work done in close to where I live?

Where can i find an affordable dental insurance that can help pay for braces if you are over 18 in New Jersey?

can anyone help us get a reputable yet cost effective dental insurance,

If the court orders that I pay a certain amount in child support and that both the petitioner and respondent each pay 50% of all unreimbursed medical, dental and orthodontia expenses incurred on behalf of the minor, does that mean that we are both responsible for half of the health and dental insurance?

I live in the State of Washington and my employer does not offer Dental insurance until march 2010 . I need a root canal and extraction done on a few teeth it’s at the emergency level . Is it possibly to purchase an individual plan from some insurance company just so I can get in the door . 99% of dentists won’t even talk to you without insurance and I don’t blame them . I don’t care if I end up paying 1000’s of dollars I just need to get the work done does anyone know an insurance like this and if so will generally a dentist accept it and do the work and take payments ? Sorry if this makes little sense im in a lot of pain .

I am currently out of work with no dental insurance. I am seeking other options for my dental care since I have been feeling a bit of sensitivity in two of my molars. These molars have fillings already and I was told I may need a crown. I looked into dental plans, but I am not sure if they are reputable plans to "buy". Also, is it worth it? Plans I have looked at are dental plans by Aetna, Delta Dental, etc. If I need a crown for example, it says I will pay a copay of 400 and above depending on treatments. My question is, is a dental plan something I should be looking into or are there other options

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?

I need 7 dental implants. My mouth is in bad shape. 6 implants are going to cost me ,000 dollars. I don’t have that kind of money. Any suggestions? Please help, I am desperate. I have no dental insurance, medical insurance.:-(

I have a wisdom tooth that is rotten, causing me lots of pain. I think it may be spreading to other teeth. I have no dental insurance and cannot afford to get the problem fixed at a regular dentist/oral surgeon. Does anyone know of a free or low cost dental clinic, or a dentist/oral surgeon that would do the work for free? I am in the Dayton Ohio area, but can travel to Cincinnati if I need too. Please help!

where can i find affordable dental insurance in illinois?

Please Help I was wondering does anyone know about any good health insurance. I need some good health and dental insurance for me and my son (4 years old) I’ am currently paying 5 a month for me and him with just health insurance through blue cross and blue shield PPO with a copay and prescription fee. If u you can please help me find something cheaper and or better with more benefits.
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Keeping in mind that I understand that dentists may charge different things, I’m just trying to see how much I’d have to pay if I didn’t opt for dental insurance. I usually go for a dental check up every 6 months.

I am an individual contractor and in need of a health and dental insurance. There are so many to choose from and I don’t know which ones I should be focusing on. Lower deductibles and higher copay better? What’s an ideal payment each month? 0? 0? I need help.

I was looking for dental insurance, not dental plans. And I was wondering who has the best coverage. Please help, I need a deep cleaning so bad!

So I’ve been researching dental insurance in my area. (S. Florida Metro - Ft. Lauderdale/Miami/Palm Beach)

I’ve received a quote from a dental HMO that provides the following;
Individual Premium per month - 11.95$
No Wating Period
No Plan Maximum
No Deductable.
As examples of coverage;
Cleanings are no charge.
Fillings for one surface are 25$ for composite fillings. Standard silver fillings are no charge.
Crowns run between 245$-300$
Endodontics/Root Canals run between 110$ and 345$
Periodontic services run between 110$ and 300$ for surgical services.
Non surgiacal periodontic services run between 38$ and 65$
Dentures and bridges are fairly priced between 300$ and 425$
Extractions run between 30$ and 100$
The only place they really get you is with orthodontics.

Now let’s look at a PPO.

Individual Coverage is between 30$ and 42$ a month for basically the same services between plans, with large waiting periods, tiny plan maximums, and really not that great of coverage.

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My boyfriend needs a 3 fillings and a root canal and possibly a crown in the future. They cover 50% of the root canal, which would stick us with a 500$ bill. They cover 50% of a crown, which would stick us with another 500$ bill and we’ve reached our plan maximum of 1,000$, which is the largest plan maximum I’ve found.

Am I basically paying an obscene amount and tiny maximums with a PPO to go to a larger network of dentists? What’s the difference? Why should I pick a PPO over a HMO?
When it comes to orthodontics, which may also be something we consider in the future, the PPO isn’t able to provide a significant advantage over a HMO. The HMO’s charge around 1,000$ flat for orthodontic treatment. PPO’s either don’t cover orthodontics at all or only pay 25%.

Can anyone shed any light on the differences and why they exist?
So basically, I’m correct in that all I’m paying for is a larger network of dentists? There’s plenty of HMO providers in the area which are accepting patients. There’s nearly a dozen within 5 miles of my home.
And by the way, idiots need not reply. Christ you people are stupid.
Could a dentist possibly imput their .02 on this issue? Why do you choose to go with a HMO network? Why do you choose to go with a PPO network?
Up until recently, I’ve shared the same feeling, that in general, PPO insurance is better than HMO insurance.

It seems to me like this applies only with health insurance. I still feel the same way, go with PPO for health. But with Dental insurance, there is an amazing discrepancy. I was SO blown away at the differences.

This is simply an individual dental coverage plan with no bearing on my medical insurance. I have Tricare/Humana through my father and United Healthcare through my office. United Healthcare’s dental is the PPO I outlined, and I actually have only a 750$ per calender year with my office’s dental plan, and they cover NO major dental work, not even extractions. That’s NOTHING.

I need some work on my teeth like really bad. The dental portion of my health insurance was eliminated last year but I can’t afford dental insurance on its on. And the cheapest plan offered doesnt cover anything and I would be out of pocket more than I’m paying for it. I don’t qualify for any medicaids (this state doesn’t cover adult dental care) and I would really like to save the few teeth I have left. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!

I can’t afford my dental procedure (and it needs to be done as soon as possible). Is there any kind of dental insurance that could help me substantially?

I am 25 and a Veteran of the Iraq War. Before I left for Iraq, I had dental insurance with my mom’s work and I was getting a lot of work done. Half way through it I got called over seas to Iraq. I have been back for about a year now and need to finish up a lot of that work and get a little more done. Army wont cover it and I’m not rich.
I would like to get it all done soon. And I don’t mind paying for it. However I have tried detal loan companies like carecredit.com and due to my low/bad credit, I do not qualify. I refuse to go to a college or school to get this work done. And I do not have Dental Insurance at this time.
Most Insurance Plans have a minimum waiting period of 6 months for any major dental work or will not cover any of the previous work that has been started. I have talked to most major individual dental plans and they all sey the same thing or will only cover ,000. I need a few crowns, a bunch of fillings, a dental implant and a little more. HELP!

I basically maxed out my dental insurance I have with my job because I had my wisdom teeth pulled. I still need different things done like filling cavities and a cap. I need to find another affordable insurance company to sign up for quickly so I do not cause too much harm to my teeth. Ive had painful tooth aches to the point that I have had to get root canals and have teeth pulled so I am really hoping to find something quick before it ever gets that bad. Please help!

so my school offers an option to student to get dental insurance from Aetna
we have two choices:
1- Aetna Advantage Dental (HMO) for 1 dollars for spring semester only
2-Aetna Dental PPO 5 for spring semester only

What’s the difference between both? Which is better? Which covers more? Which one would you choose and why?

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Hello…I am writing in regards to finding any affordable dental care or dentists who accept payment plans in PA? My mother needs alot of work to fix older bridges, fillings, etc… Unfortunately she has no dental insurance or health insurance for that matter, due to her employer not offering insurance (she’s a waitress). I have been searching non stop for any help what so ever and so far I’ve come up with just about nothing. Paying in full upfront is not an option, due to not having much in savings and the normal everyday expense of living. I feel horrible for her and I know she is embarrassed and scared. I wish I could help financially but unfortunately I don’t have much to spare either. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks so much for your time!

Hi, I need some advice.Am in my 30’s and the dentist told me I have a bad case of periodontal disease and that although I have great teeeth nothing in the world can save them ( my denstist’s words).Basically my teeth have been coming loose from my gum and I already wear two partials some for my two top teeth and two bottom teeth.

Now here is the problem, my insurance only covers only $ 1500 worth of dental work. If I get the rest of my teeth pulled out @ 65 a tooth ( the cheapest I could find @ affordable dentures) it adds up to almost the total amount from insurance. I will be left with no teeth and no dentures!

So I have to come up with the rest of the balance to make the top and bottom set of dentures, am at a loss because I dont have this money. I know the least amount I have to have together on top of the 00 dental insurance money is 00. Any suggestions?

HMO vs. PPO aetna dental health insurance?
so my school offers an option to student to get dental insurance from Aetna
we have two choices:
1- Aetna Advantage Dental (HMO) for 1 dollars for spring semester only
2-Aetna Dental PPO 5 for spring semester only

What’s the difference between both? Which is better? Which covers more? Which one would you choose and why?

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