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What are my options if I can't afford a dentist? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I got a quote at the dentist that my mouth would cost like 20k to fix (it's really bad, every generation of my family before me has no teeth). I really just want to not look like the way I do when I smile, as I'm missing a front tooth. I also have a recurring infection that I keep delaying at the ER because Medicaid covers the antibiotics but I can't actually afford the dentist. I've tried looking for dental schools but in my area there isn't a program that offers the free thing if you're a test dummy for a student. I'm not sure what to do and my worry is that if the infection gets bad enough I'll just have to accept early death due to lack of care. In the USA if it's not obvious enough already.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Once the infection is gone there's always pliers and a scraping tool. I did a few of my own teeth. Its not fun or comfortable but if you just take your time and find something good to watch you can get it done.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

oh goodness you are a brave soul, just imagining this makes me shiver lmao. but good to know there's options if it gets desperate.