Archive for February, 2010

I’m a dental student and would like to start a nonprofit clinic for low income working adults. The problem is?

to start a dental clinic it costs roughly 200k. So, bake sales and car washes probably won’t do it for me.
I don’t know how I can get the capital to start the clinic. How do i raise the enough money to open doors when i graduate?
Curious:
Your dilemma is very typical for a new [...]

Can an uninsured person get affordable dental care?

I have a deep cavity in my tooth. It’s really starting to hurt me. I know it needs drilled and filled, but I barely make enough money to pay bills, let alone dental care. My job doesn’t offer dental insurance, either. Is there anything I can do?
You can seek out care at a dental school [...]

Does anyone know anything about dental bridges as far as process and cost before insurance kicks in.?

Even a few ballpark figures would be of a big help, since I have absolutely no idea what to expect. My insurance would cover 60%.
Bridges cost about $800 per unit (1 unit = 1 crown), so a 3-unit bridge (usually the minimum), would be about $2400. A single tooth implant, which is often [...]

why does my dental bridge look and feel loose after 2 weeks of having it?

i had a dental bridge put on 2 weeks ago and i am afraid it might be loose or there’s decay in it. the only area where it looks and feels loose is the part where it covers 2 missing teeth. is it normal should i have my dentist readjust it. it is my first [...]

How can I get dental treatment done in Canada as a United States citizen?

I’m an Iraq war veteran and the VA is refusing to continue a routine (but expensive) dental treatment which began while in the military. I cannot afford a dental plan and I do not qualify for Medi-Cal (California’s single-payer health care for the poor). I’m willing to go to Canada to get this done.
Anyone have [...]

What is the youngest age you can have cosmetic dental surgery ?

What type of cosmetic dental surgery are you asking about?

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How do you make an un cooperative child undergo dental treatment?

My daughter is 4 years old and been doing teeth cleaning and check up regularly since she was one year old. She is not afraid of the dentist. Unfortunately we were not able to visit the dentist for half a year and she developed 2 big cavities on her upper back teeth that needs to [...]

when I said exchange work for dental services I’m willing to work for the dentist in exchange for dental work?

I’m in need of dental work an not working willing to work with dentist if any 1 know of a dentist
Dentists dont work that way. They are not going to do work on you in exchange for other work. USA dentists do not barter.

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Who Has Had Experience With Dental Implants?

I am curious as the cost, effectiveness, etc., etc., of dental implants – what kind of coverage did you get from insurance? Thanks in advance.
I have place many implants in my career and even have had one done on myself. They are incredibly successful and have brought dentistry into a new era. [...]

Are there any free dental clinics in central texas?

My brother was in a car accident and has sever damage to his teeth..he is in constant pain.
Was the accident his fault? Does he have comprehensive insurance?
Was the accident someone else’s fault? Were they insured?
Was he the driver? Was he a passenger?
As the injury occurred in a MVA (motor vehicle [...]