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Please someone help me i have really bad pain in my tooth it hurt in my ear and in my head i can taste poison in my mouth and its a foul smell i have called around for a dentist appointment in virginia and none of them take my medicaid and i don't ha?

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First Things First: Get to an ER. They'll be able to treat the tooth infection and give you some pain medications. Then, when you feel a bit better, you'll be able to figure out what to do next. This won't cure you.The tooth will need to be examined by a dentist.Usually a county hospital can provide that care, or there are low-cost clinics that may help. Or call the local Medicaid office for advice.There's a solution

Answered 12/26/2015

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Oral Surgeon: Seek the service of an Oral Surgeon. More likely they will accept Medicaid. Is there a Dental School in your part of Virginia. Have you called Social Services for a list of Dentists in your area that accept Medicaid.

Answered 1/3/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Local dental school: Call your local dental school, their fees are much less than those charged by a private practice. Dental school programs are directed by experienced dentists who are familiar with all dental procedures. Good luck!

Answered 1/2/2016

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Obamacare: Check to see if your state insurance has a dental component through Obamacare and then check the website for possible providers.

Answered 12/22/2015

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Dental infection: If you have a dental school, a hospital with a dental facility or a low cost dental clinic in the area they can help you. Your local dental society may be able to give you some referrals.

Answered 4/12/2020

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Dr. Keith Hollander answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Alternative provider: You might have to go to a public health clinic, dental school or a MOM dental event (if there is one available in your area) Look for the local dental society (usually based on the county level or state level). They may have a volunteer clinic.

Answered 11/13/2016

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