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Posts for Category: Affordable Dentist

A Dental Tourism Horror Story

I went to Mexico in the hope of finding some affordable dental care. I was told that I could save a lot of money this way by a friend who has done something similar in the past. She had a good experience, but mine has been a bit of a disaster. I needed four crowns […]

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Can’t Afford the Dental Work I Need

I just finished several rounds of radiation and chemotherapy and my teeth are a mess as a result. I went to see my dentist and the list of work he said I needed is overwhelming. I left the office crying. Paying for my cancer treatment was hard enough. Now I don’t know how I am […]

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Can’t Afford a Pretty Smile

I feel like if you live in the US and don’t have a pretty smile, no one will take you seriously. I have just never had much money and it depresses me to no end that I cannot afford these smile makeovers that my friends get. I recently read that I can get snap on […]

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Cheap Dentist Is Costing Me a Fortune

I don’t have a lot of money so I go to a dental hygiene school to get my teeth cleaned. At my last appointment, they told me that I need a dental crown. I was dreading that because I had no idea how I would afford it. I started doing a search for a “cheap […]

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Affordable Dental Care for My Mother

My mom is in her 80s and has not taken care of herself in recent years. I’ve moved her in with me and noticed that she has been wincing when she eats. I asked her about it and she insists it is fine, that is it always like that. When I asked her how long […]

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Is a Partial More Affordable than a Bridge?

I’m missing a molar on both sides of my lower jaw, and I know I can’t afford implants. So I’m deciding between bridges on each side, or a partial denture to fill those spaces. I’ve lost my dental insurance, so it’s out-of-pocket, so I really need guidance on the best option for me and my […]

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What Will Help My Experience with Dental Care in Mexico?

I am in need of two root canals, which will also mean two dental crowns. My dentist quoted the price to me, but it is so much more expensive than I can afford. A friend of mine recommended going to Mexico and told me it would be a fraction of the price. I am considering […]

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My Mother’s Tooth Just Fell Out!

I have an 85-year-old mother who just called me crying because one of her teeth just fell out. We take her to the dentist twice a year. Is this something that happens with age or is something more serious going on? Are there affordable solutions for this? Kelly Dear Kelly, If I understand you correctly, […]

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What Antibiotics Do I Need for My Tooth Infection?

A couple of years ago, I had a root canal treatment on a tooth infection. Then, the pandemic hit and I lost my job. I was not able to go back and afford the cap for the tooth. The filling part for the hole fell out. I was using store bought filling for a while, […]

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My New Porcelain Crowns are Stained

I have been a bit depressed since getting my six dental crowns. First, I asked for color BL1 because my teeth are pretty white because I use teeth whitening every five years and Supersmile toothpaste to keep the stains away. When they crowns came in, they were much darker than I was expecting. I was […]

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