My daughter has a severe dental infection(severe Periodontal disease), and all the teeths need to be removed. I don't have a job to pay the doctor, and every day she is in severe pain and leave on Ibuprofen, can someone extand his/her helping hand to my daughter?

Please people help, she can only eat yoghourt and oatmeal

Hello and wllcome to Aidpage

Try this for dentures and see if the price is better

http://www.affordabledentures.com/

Sincerely,

Starshine

im 46 male . have always had a job and still do, have crudy dental insurance, and bad teeth, im a sales manager, hard working, but threre is no way i can pay for what i need to have done, the dentist informed my i need to have all my teeth pulled due to bone loss, and either dentures or impants his ext cost was $16,000, thats just way to much if there is any help out there, it would be most apprectiated, i know there are a lot wonderful fortuante people out there that can help, my dental insurance only pays $1000.00 per year nice.

Dentistry for Children
507-288-8060

RCTC Dental Clinic
507-280-3169

Good Samaritan Dental Clinic
1027 2nd St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902-2983
507-529-4100
Appointments only

Dodge Center
Paul Donnay
507-374-6635

Kasson Dental Clinic
507-634-6421
 

Accepts most Private Insurance plans, including most Delta Dental Plans.

University of Minnesota Emergency Dental Clinic
612-625-4908

Only for adult emergencies. For children call 612-625-7171.
Fee for service, 30% less than private practice clinics.

Union Gospel Mission
435 E. University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55101-4437
651-292-1721

Anyone can receive services. Mostly extractions.
Free services
M & W clinic begins at 6 pm; Walk-in only.

Uptown Community Dental Clinic
2431 Hennepin Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55405-2605
612-374-4089

Accepts anyone without health insurance
Sliding Fee scale based on monthly income. Up to 40% discount on all services. No root canals, tooth pulls or emergencies.

Filling: $70-125
Cleaning: $46

Daytime hours for cleanings and x-ray, Monday - Friday
Evening hours for fillings and minor work.

Westside Dental Clinic
478 South Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55107.
651-602-7575

Anyone can receive services
M T F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
W 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Th 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
F Walk-in emergencies

Wilder Senior Dental Program
516 Humboldt Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55107-4014
651-220-1807

Anyone age 55 or older can receive services
20% discount, appointment only
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Rochester Area Dental Care Resources

Resources For Dental Care In Minnesota Twin Cities Metro Area Dental Care Resources Argosy University Dental Hygiene Clinic 1515 Central Parkway Eagan, MN 55121 651-846-3381 Anyone can receive services Prices start at: Cleanings (adults $20, children $10) Flouride treatment (children $5) Sealants $5 X-rays (adults $20, children $5) Call for appointment Apple Tree Dental 8960 Spring Brook Dr., Suite 150 Coon Rapids, MN 55433-5809 763-784-7570 Anyone can receive services No sliding fee scale Call to see if accepting new public assistance patients. Century College Dental Clinic 3300 Century Ave. North White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 651-779-5787 Anyone can receive services $25.00 per visit ($15 if 62 or older) Preventive care, provide sealants, no fillings Afternoons and evenings, September - May Children's Dental Services 636 Broadway St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Call one number 612-746-1530 for all locations, more information, and to make appointments at one of the clinical sites listed below: Anderson Elementary 1098 Andersen Lane Minneapolis, MN 55407 Dayton's Bluff Elementary School 262 Bates Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 Fraser Head Start Center 700 Humboldt Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411 Glendale Head Start Center 96 Saint Mary's Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414 McKnight Head Start Center 4225 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55409 North East Head Start Center 342 13th Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 North Star Elementary School 2410 Girard Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 Ruth Benner Head Start Center 586 Fuller Avenue St. Paul, MN 55103 Town Hall Head Start Center 8500 Zane Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Whittier Elementary School 2620 Grand Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 Wilder Complex at Powderhorn Bannekar 3345 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 Children up to 18 years of age are eligible and pregnant women Preventative dental services are free of charge for those who qualify. Restorative treatment approximately half the cost of a private dental clinic may charge. Sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Call for appointment and to confirm hours Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30am - 7:00 pm Children's Dental Health Services United Way Building 903 W. Center Street, #208 Rochester, MN 55902 507-273-7257 Services for 0-14 yrs old, dental hygiene, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, nutritional counseling, oral hygiene instructions, referrals Sliding fee scale and Spanish speaking interpreters only Hours M-Th 8-5 and Fridays as needed; no walk ins, please call. Community University Dental Clinic 2001 Bloomington Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-638-0700 Anyone can receive services General Dentists and hygienists; Private Dentists Dentures Fees based on family size and income ranging from 40% - 100% payment by patient Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Helping Hands Health Center 506 W. 7th St. St. Paul, MN 55102-3006 651-224-7561 Anyone can receive services By appointment. Sliding fee scale Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Hennepin Care South 44 West 66th St. Richfield, MN 55423-2316 612-569-3737 Anyone can receive services Public assistance and most dental insurance policies accepted Appointments only Hennepin County Medical Center Dental Clinic 701 Park Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55415-1623 612-873-2370 Extractions only Public assistance and most dental insurance policies accepted Hennepin County Urgent Care 915 South 7th St. Minneapolis, MN 55415-1729 612-873-5555 9am - 7pm, Mon-Sun Walk-in service Painkillers and referrals to Hennepin County Medical Center Dental Clinic Indian Health Board Dental Clinic 1315 24th St. East Minneapolis, MN 55404-3959 612-721-9827 Anyone can receive services Sliding fee scale based on family size and income Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Walk-ins are accepted at 7:30am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Minneapolis Dental Society (phone# coming soon) Referral number for the names and locations of dentists in your area Model Cities Health Clinic 409 North Dunlap St St. Paul, MN 55104-4201 651-290-9200 Anyone can receive services Sliding fee scale ($40 due at appointment, remainder billed) By appointment only (emergency and same day appointments available) M-Th 8:00 am - 8:00 pm F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Noon - 4 pm

National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped, Donated Dental Services (DDS) 800-365-7229 Must be disabled, elderly, or medically compromised and have no other way of paying for dental care Free comprehensive dental services for those who qualify Must call Julie Donelan at 800-365-7229 to begin application process. Services received through participating volunteer dentists in their dental offices. Normandale Community College Dental Hygeine Clinic 9700 France Ave. South Bloomington, MN 55431-4309 952-487-7020 Option 1 Anyone can receive services Hygiene Clinic only (cleaning, fluoride treatments, x-rays, sealants, oral hygiene instruction) By appointment only NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center 1313 Penn Ave. North Minneapolis, MN 55411-3047 612-302-4600 Anyone can receive services, must live in Hennepin County to qualify for sliding fee services Sliding fee scale M T Th F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, W 8:30 - 7:00 pm Financial workers available to assist families apply for MA/MnCare Emergencies M-F 8:00 am. All other services by appointment only. Sharing and Caring Hands 425 North 7th St. Minneapolis, MN 55405 612-338-4640 Anyone can receive services M- Th 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Free services Walk-in only (call ahead for hours) Southside Community Dental Clinic 4243 4th Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55409-2113 612-822-4383 Comprehensive dental care provided to people of all ages. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins 8-11am, 1-5pm Fees based on family size and income. Sliding fee scale for those who are eligible. University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry 515 Delaware St. Minneapolis, MN 55455-0329 Call 612-624-8400 to make an admissions appointment. For children, call 612-625-7171. Anyone can receive services Free walk in screenings for oral surgery. Call ahead for hours at 612-624-8600. All other services by appointment only. Three levels of discount based on who performs the work:

Yes,soulight I need two novacaine shots and only one dentist could get away with giving me one , once. But it wears off while working on me so I just tell him novacaine me up beforehand. There is many more like us who need extra novacaine!

Starshine

You are most welcome Starshine ! It is nice to know that someone else has the same problem with novacaine . Most dentists won't believe me until I yell out when they try to work on me with too little novacaine !

soulight

I just found a site called "How to locate Assistance programs for those who do not have dental insurance"

That just about says it all ! Much of it is repeated on my pages , but they do have current dental schools and other information that may be of help. I am going to check for Michigan for sure ! soulight

I found a site that many of us ( including me ) can really use. It is called Dental Fear Central. I am one of the "very rare" people who doesn't numb up very well. Dentists don't believe me until they try to numb me up and then they find out when I feel like biting thier hand . Anyway , here is the link .

http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/

PS they also have ideas about how to finance dental work and they cover the UK as well as the US

soulight

Don't forget our Aidpage member who works so hard to give out dental grants ! Check it out :

http://getfreedental.aidpage.com/

soulight

Hi Pam

I know exactly what you mean about Aidpage making you sad. I fight back with all that I have by doing research and hopefully finding information that people can really use.

soulight

I'm 29, disabled, married, and have 4 children.  Each subsequent pregnancy always takes their toll on the teeth, and my mother lost ALL of hers by her early 30's.  I've had five teeth pulled - but two were replaced by wisdom teeth that came in later, and one was simply crushed by the dentist's pliers.  He left the roots in and told me to find someone else to get the roots out because he wasn't an oral surgeon and couldn't do it.  I called the school of dentistry in Alton, Illinois because they had free care for those who couldn't afford it.  Problem is that even with Medicaid, that school said it's highly possible that I'd still have to pay 50% of the fees, AND that it's a guarantee that I'm going to be put on a 12-month waiting list.  I can't wait that long!  I'm strugging with frequent infections from that root, and one of these days, it'll turn into an abcess and kill me.  (Yes, abcesses are fatal when it eats through the roots into the brain, and this root is on the upper right.)  The school in Alton is the ONLY one in the ENTIRE STATE OF ILLINOIS that does this for people, but they still demand half in cash and tells even the urgent needs patients to wait a year!  These missions of mercy is a JOKE.  There's one coming up next month in Bloomington, two hours away.  How am I supposed to get there?!  I'm on a worse-than-limited income, on Medicaid, can't afford babysitters for my children since my husband would have to drive me back home.  In Illinois, only extractions are allowed.  NOTHING else.  They don't even cover dentures, cleanings, fillings, nothing.  My oldest daughter's two front adult teeth are literally crossing over each other and she's having speech problems due to that, but Medicaid sent me a letter saying that her problem isn't bad enough and braces are considered cosmetic.  Just wait till ALL her adult teeth comes in, then the problem is going to worsen.  I've searched everywhere in Illinois, and I can't even afford to go more than 30 miles from my town for this.  There's nothing here.

i am single mom here is northern cal sacremento and lost my job and my 15yr son has need to get to dental care for his bad teeth any ideas where to turn and have no dental insurance ,,,,please let me know what i can do ,,, he is in real pain every night ,,,,

Just wanted to add my thanks and accolades for this site, which you put so much love and time into. Yes I found this site too, in my search for dental help. Yes, I see the futility in government attitudes. I think it will be changing soon. Meantime, I will read through your site, and thank you, Soullight, from the bottom of my heart.

I am going to school online and next Jan. will have to go for clinicals and externship. I have Medicare and Medicaid. The problem is NO one will take it. I have 15 teeth left and 3 broken off into the gumline. One is about to break and I am in constant pain with the teeth. I do not have 3000.00 they want just for the dentures. I can not possibly get a job with my mouth like this. I am in Florida and there is no help at all. Unless I have loads of kids or am rich. can anyone help or suggest where to go? I am trying to better myself for my son. It seems the more I try, the father behind I get. And I am depressed over it.

Thank you kindly

Katie

Thank you for your site.  This makes me cry, so sad that we cannot allow people to live with dignity in this country.  You have provided so much useful information here.  You are truly a blessing to us all.

Hi

In my blog and I am sure it is here too (and she does it is called free medical and dental by state and I am sure if you had clicked on that you would have found the same thing I am going to give you..

There is a place for each state for free medical and free dental clinics. 

http://www.freemedicalcamps.com/vcity.php?stateid=GA

Good luck as having bad teeth are a pain plus not good for your general health..

I need dental work to so I know it is not fun being in pain

Good luck

Starshine

I am a 22 year old married woman who is trying to seek help! I have searched 100's of pages for free dental and or assistance programs with no luck! Unless you are pregnant, have children, medically ill, metally ill, elderly you cannot find anyone who cares! But just like those people mentioned above, I TOO need help :( It's not fair that someone who probably got pregnant on PURPOSE (I know some) get medicaid but there is NOTHING for a single/married person with no children/illnesses. Both my husband and I work, but cannot even afford more than our basic bills. Sorry if I sound bitter I am tired and in pain. I've been on the computer for hours searching for help!

My mouth: bottom tooth in back decaying in several places with big hole on top, periodontal gum disease, 2 front teeth holes in back, 3 more teeth small holes, right side last tooth one side left. Plus many more with I am sure more problems. I know I need at least crowns, fillings, scaling/deep root cleaning, and maybe a root canal or two.

 I live in GA 20-30 minutes from downtown atlanta. Please please help me find someone who can help me!

Hi

In my blog click the horse avatar is a program affordable dentures . You can put that in search here for Starshine and it will take you to the page.

Just last night or night before if you have breast cancer there is an organization that will help with house work and there is cash assistance for cancer patients I posted in my blog . 

Here is other information and do call 211 

http://general-help-for-christmas-car-repair-or-anything-else-see-thes.starshine1.aidpage.com/

There is free medical clinics and free dental clinics in your area. Let me see if I posted it.

Take care and the best to you

Starshine

I have battled breast cancer, had a double mastectomy at 40. My body has been ravaged and also my teeth. We used all we had to pay for crowns and bridges before but because of the cancer they were removed as the teeth were decaying. Unfotunately these cannot be used again and the dentist did not want to work with us anymore as it was too complicated and he did not want to deal with all the problems.  I was left sinking and gasping for air. I have only 6 upper teeth left and I have been undergoing very difficult and traumatic dental work on my upper teeth the past year and a half to try and fix the problem and after 4 dentists it is still not over.  I am in so much pain and discomfort. The dentists seem to have had trouble fixing the problems and although we paid them they were not interested in having to go the extra mile for what seems to be a complex dental case and just gave up on me.  I am emotionally, financially and physically broken and I am struggling so badly. I am losing heart and hope.  We have no more money to pay for this as we are also paying for cancer surgery.  I live in Washington State.  After all the heartache and misery I would love to be able to smile again. Can someone please help?  I will do anything.

Hello Soulight!  First of all you are a truly wonderful person.  I mean that.  You are doing alot of leg work for alot of subjects and I want you to know I appreciate it! I live in Florida and I was able to get some dental help through Brevard County health Alliance.  They pulled a tooth.  I also have been put on a waiting list for a cleaning.  That's my good news.

Bad news is I had a stroke 4 years ago. My husband left myself and my 6 years old son.(will be 1 year in Aug.) I have not had any dental insurance for 10 years and am in desprate need of some major dental work.  The health department only pulls teeth.  They said they do not do restorations.(?)  Due to low income and disability I qualify for some programs, but they just want to pull.  I would like to save my teeth if at all possible.  I ran across this "too good to be true" insurance company.  All over the web and can't find anything wrong.  Have you ever heard of they good or bad?  It is a Metlife company SafeGuard.  Or do you know any programs that could help me save my teeth?  Thank you!!

I'm looking for help in NYC.  I haven't seen a dentist in about 8 years due to bad experiences on two separate occasions at the dentist.  There was lasting trauma and it has kept me away.  My teeth has suffered. I'm 23 and I'm starting college and september and I can't smile; not really.  It hurts and I want to fix it but I don't know where to go.  I'm extremely self-conscious about it.  I just want to smile again. I want to be able to laugh and open my mouth.  I live in Brooklyn and I live in a studio apt. with my family.  I can't affort much, but I want to start some sort of process.

Thank you. -Lemmy. 

To getfreedental :

I wasn't sure about your site , as the links are not for dental information , but for many other sites that sell things. HOWEVER , the fact that you say 'IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD THE DIRECTORY , I WILL GIVE IT TO YOU FREE" has prompted me to keep your posting on this page. If you truly mean that you will give your listings' book for free , no postage or handling , then you will certainly be getting a lot of people directed to your site.

soulight

I am 18 years old and was born with only 7 teeth genetically.  I had a partial put in when I was 10 but it is now too small for my mouth and is causing major pain and discomfort.  I have had estimates to fix my teeth and the least expensive was $7000.  I can afford a little but not that.  I am a full time student and working 2 jobs trying to afford daily life.  I don't qualify for any credit because I'm too young.   Does anyone know if there is foundations that might help me with this?  My private email is hockeykings22@aol.com

I am a 51 year old woman in North Idaho. I have over the last few months now, been having re-occuring sinus and ear infections. I have also just started getting migraines. I heard a popping sound in my jaw one night and thought I had broken a tooth. I went to the dentist, who told me that I had 3 abcessed teeth. I had no pain with them. I was put on yet another course of antibiotics. I recently had 1 of those teeth pulled, which I had to borrow money from my elderly parents for. I need to have all my upper teeth pulled to help get rid of these infections.  The dentist told me that this could very well be the cause of my other infections. If these are not treated they can cause even more damage to your health.I have recently lost many hours at my job, who doesn't provide dental coverage. I need to find some resource at little to no cost.

The inventiveness taken for the topic is very serious and need an awareness of every one. This is the concern which exists in the people and needs to be eliminated from the society as soon as probable.

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Sean Cruz

 South Carolina Drug Treatment Centers

WoW! I thought I was pretty much alone in my delemma. I am in a BAD situation. I need some studs for my teeth in order to place bridges in lower and upper teeth. A year ago my own teeth could have stableized the bridges...however, I have Dentical, and they get paid so little, that they will only do ONE thing each visit! Which is once a month. My poor grandfather felt sorry for the pain I was in and paid $1700. to have 8 teeth removed so I could have a surgury on my stomach that was a life or death need. That was a year ago, and what is left of my teeth or infected, broken, unsightly and I can't eat the food I need to, because I can't CHEW! I am told I need 4 tp 6 fake teeth placed so I can have fixed bridges. At $3000. a pc. I won't be able to have that done. My mouth is so painful ALL the time, I have been on antibiotics for over a year now and its all enterferrin with my stomach op. I have thought of just ending things, but I have a beautiful 16 yr. old daughter that I couldn't do that to! I live in Northern California and I have called everywhere I can think of. I need what they call cosmetic dentistry because of the inserts I need to brace the bridges. Whole dentures are not recommended for me because of my gum line is too close to my sinuses? or some such nonsense. I am starving for good food. I now eat oatmeal, yogart and mash potatoes. Please help me or direct me so I can help myself. My credit is not good, but I could pay small monthly payments.I was once known for my smile. I no longer smile. I am disabled. My spine is curving into my vital organs. Maybe they feel it's pointless giving me a beautiful smile when I'm not long for this world anyway. I think they are wrong. No one should have to look like this when there are so many talented dentist out there who can make a difference. If you can direct me, I would most appreciate it and know that karma is certainly there for you!

Hi snappy1

I am SO HAPPY to hear that your suffering will be gone soon . A toothache is a horrible thing to have to live with. I think toothache pain is some of the worst pain ever.

Take care and I am praying that you have relief SOON !

soulight

Soulight,

I've been up all night with a tooth ache (a bad tooth for months from a chipped tooth turned bad cavity) and had no idea there could be free help available. I found a clinic to check out and you gave the magic words I didn't know to use before ; "pro bono" I found a whole list of clinics in my state. My husband is unemployed and times are getting too tough to afford dental care. I just treated my own horribly abscessed tooth a few days ago by using a homemade salt compress and gauze against my gum. Now I have hope I won't have to endure this pain much longer, THANK YOU SO MUCH AND MAY YOU BE RICHLY BLESSED SOULIGHT!!!

Clinics and income guidelines for Virginia;

http://www.vafreeclinics.org/virginia-free-clinics.asp

Hi B, I hope you are reading all of the info on this page for dental help.  You have to really search the net and just keep trying.  When an organization sends you paper work, fill it out and keep track of it!  I came here almost two years ago for the same reasons as you and I am just now getting help!  If I had been able to have had it taken care of sooner it would not be so massive.  As it is now, I have to have bone graft on my upper jaw so they can put an insert in for a bridge.  Good Luck and remember to keep trying and don't give up!  I have to run right now, but if you want to talk some more you can email me here.  Sandav1

HELLO I DONT KNOW HOW TO WRITE A LETTER LIKE THIS NEVER TRIED BUT AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE 20/20 SPECIAL THAT CAME ON LAST NIGHT I THOUGHT I WOULD EXPLORE THE INTERNET FOR HELP ... IM 27 WHITE MALE FROM FLORIDA .. I HAD PERFECT TEETH MOST MY LIFE UNTIL I HAD A SPORTS ACCIDENT AND THEY NEVER WERE THE SAME.. SEVERAL CHIPS PLUS I HAVE CHOSE TO DRINK MT DEW MY ENTIRE ADULT LIFE I CANNOT AFFORD TO GET CROWNS OR LUMINEERS AND JUST WANT A DESCENT SMILE .. I DRESS WELL AND AM IN GOOD SHAPE BUT DONT HAVE THE EXTRA FEW THOUSAND DENTISTS HAVE TOLD ME IT WOULD COST TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS I HAVE .. IF ANYONE CAN HELP IN ANY WAY PLEASE CONTACT ME DUVALWORK@YAHOO.COM IS ONE PRIVATE EMAIL I HAVE I HAVE PICTURES AND ANYTHING ELSE TO SHARE IF ANYONE CAN HELP .. THANKS !