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nebigdawg58 Asked October 2021

Where can I find affordable dental care? I went to a dentist and they want several thousand dollars to pull a few teeth & fit a top denture.

Living on ssl, I just can afford what they want to fit me with a denture so I can eat solid food again. I don’t have any teeth that line up to chew with. I've needed this for several years now and it's just hard to enjoy life not being able to chew or smile. The left side of my face is starting to droop causing me to drool down my face. I have problems with depression and anxiety when I go out in to public. It’s very hard having people looking at my mouth or trying to eat in front of people as well. I just want hide in my room that I rent from my sister. I dread leaving the house period. Thank you for your any answers you can afford me.
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Larry W

BarbBrooklyn Oct 2021
Check the listings here:

https://www.freedentalcare.us/st/hawaii

There appear to be several dental schools in Hawaii. Contact them.

Daughterof1930 Oct 2021
Many people in my area find low cost, good care at a clinic run by the university dental school. Hoping there’s one of these you can access near you

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Bridger46146 Oct 2021
See if their a dental school near you that has a low cost clinic. There is a Care Credit credit card for healthcare. Many medical/dental practices offer to give up to 12?months interest free.

Geaton777 Oct 2021
I'm so sorry you are suffering with this problem! This is a tricky one because even if you're a Medicaid recipient, many dentists (at least in my state) don't accept Medicaid. You may want to contact your local area's Agency on Aging to see if they have resources or information that will help you.

You also might want to consider creating a GoFundMe campaign online to raise funds for your dental needs, although I really don't know much about how to do that. Wishing you success in getting the care you need!

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