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I have two teeth broken in half and they are clearly infected. daily pain, sometimes impossible to sleep. spent $300 only gotten 10 days worth of amoxicillin. insurance will not cover root canals until october (2 months away). what should i do?

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Infected teeth: Antibiotic is only short term treatment to prevent spread of infection while you cure the infection with root canal/crown or extraction/implant/crown. You really can't wait for insurance to kick in. Talk to Dentist about staged treatment or payment plan. Contact Social Services for reduced fee clinics. Seek treatment at a Dental School. You have a dangerous infection. Seek immediate care.

Answered 11/28/2017

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See below: See if you qualify for third party payments, such as Lending Tree or Care Credit, pick up a discounted plan until your insurance is activated or see if you can get the dental component of Obamacare.

Answered 11/28/2017

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