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What to do if i lost a filling but can't afford to go to the dentist. what should i do?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Dental school: If there is a dental school or teaching hospital close to you, you may be able to be treated for reduced fees. Leaving it alone is not an option, since the tooth will decay and then you will still need to see a dentist to extract it.
Answered 7/7/2013
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Many Options: You have a few options. If you are eligible, apply for government dental insurance and go to a dentist that accepts this. You can go to a dental school for a reduced fee. Third, you can go to a dentist and see if he can offer you a payment plan. The important thing is to deal with it when it is a simple filling replacement and not wait until it turns into a larger, more expensive project.
Answered 1/18/2014
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Another option-: I agree with both my colleagues. Another option is to go to this website and inquire about any free\reduced cost clinics in your area. http://www.freedentalcare.us/.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Free dental care: Call your Local Dental Society for the information about free dental care for low-income population in your area.
Answered 2/6/2015
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