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I dont feel so alone here now.I have epilepsy and was on many medications.I starting having bad  pain in my neck,jaws,and gums.After I had my daughter in 97,I noticed my gums were bleeding .Than my teeth starting cracking,breaking in half and falling out.Than the one next to it right after.I couldnt eat,I had trouble sleeping,I had no energy,I was just wiped out.I couldnt think or function.Not only was I on meds for seizures but meds for arthritis.I had surgery for an abcess that started in my jaw bone,than surgery to remove a large tumor in my throat,and my tonsils were literaly eaten out of my throat.I wasnt getting better from the meds,in fact I starting having hundreds of seizures a day.I had been to the Er repeatly and given pain meds and antibiotics.I spoke to my neurologist about the problems I was having and he said that he was more concerned with my having seizures than the damage from the meds.I spoke to my pcp and the same thing.I just cried all the time,my self esteem and health just went down hill.I starting having problems with my stomach also from all the ibuprofen.Now Im 38 and most of my teeth are broken and there is nothing I can do.Im on disability but neither of my insurance policies covers dental.Raising two children,my husband and I dont have the funds to have them fixed.I no longer smile even though Im naturally a people person.I cant believe in a country rich as America is that we are made to suffer this way.Id give anything to be able to smile again.

please help i am in need of accommodation flat/house and i have two kids the first born is 17 years old and the second one is 6 years old and i stay insouth africa(pretoria) could you please urgently help my name is SINA cellphone number 0722181862

Hello, Recently I found a link on low cost dental help. Read the link I have posted with this reply. I am also adding a link that is part of the same organization for health problems. I hope this helps in some small way.
The National Institute of Dental Research
The National Institute of Health Research
Another Link to The National Institute of Health Research

hi everyone who reads my message i am allso in great need to raise money for my tooth inplants i am 47 years old and i have only 2 teeth in my uper gum i cant smile as i have no teeth to smile with if anyone is a bit flush and can help me i will be greatful i am diable i have alot of health problems but i realy need help with my teeth i have never asked for help in my life this is the first time so please if anyone can help me to get treatment i would forever be in your deph please email me at this address only if you can help thankyou for your time robmacky@ntlworld.com a gain thankyou for your time

Hello everyone, I am also in need of implants or perment bridge work. With the high cost of all dentist and trying to pay bills, I have put everyone else first. Now I realy need to replace missing teeth. I havent laugh or smile around people for years. I just want to be normal like everyone else. If anyone knows of help that I can get in the Noth Ms or memphis area, please write.

Who Knew, Certainly, as I am a nurse I am not against extractions at all, when it is warranted due to severe infection. However, I am against extraction when it is used as a way to deal with regular tooth decay that might otherwise be repaired through the traditional method of root canal and crown, as it was used in my case. And as a result, I unnecessarily lost 7 teeth. See the 'dental care for the low income situation' in Los Angeles is such that extractions are almost always preferred and pushed by dentists over the more costly alternative of root canals and crowns and potentially long drawn out payments. That is, we are losing teeth that could have been saved had we had dental insurance and/or A LOT of money. I am saying that I wish dentists in this area would offer a reasonable and affordable way to make payments for dental work, thus allowing us to keep some teeth, instead of yanking them out. Also, if someone is in agonizing pain which very obviously indicates infection, it is always better to receive antibiotic treatment first and then have that tooth or teeth extracted. No misinformation here… The dental links I have are for: http://www.dentalpipel ine.org/projects-map-ucla/ The listing below are of clinics that offer ‘fee for service dental work’ for low income, but not free. http://lapublichealth .org/ohp/ppplistings.htm I hope they are of use to everyone. Sincerely Julie

Smile, Hi I am writting this for my husband Bill, He is in need very bad for some Dentail inplants. Bill is retired and unemployed temperaly.(But Looking) Bill has had By-Pass open heart Surgery 6 years ago, and then 3 months later had another surgery for a aneurysm in his Arota. Between all that his ByPass collaps and needed more surgery. The Reason Bills teeth are so bad was due to his heart disese. He had pockets of infection. (yes we were seeing a dentest but not a very good one who missed all this trouble) Bill will never want for anything in his life. He is a giver and will give and give. Bill would give money to you if you needed something but not to him self at all. It would be the most wounderful thing if someone could give Bill a Dentail Implant that he want so bad. We feel the reason Bill is not able to get another job is because of this Teeth. People judge him becasue he looks the way he looks. Living here in Michigan Jobs are tough WE just lost our Insurance last week. But we will not give up. Bill will take any kind of job. If you can help in any way that would be so great. Any information about free clinics for this would be great. Remember Always Smile. Which Bill does not do anymore becasue of his teeth problems. Thanks

Hi Angelmedicla, I noticed your posting and I think you may be misinformed. You stated : “Interesting, I keep noticing the same posting of the same links for help. First off, the number one link is dental help for people who are disabled! Not ordinary people like us. And the second listing is medical clinics and if dental is offered, again Los Angeles's solution for dental problems is extractions or nominal prices.” The link I posted for free dental care states : Free, comprehensive dental care for elderly, disabled, and medically compromised adults. Then you stated: “The help that you will find through the dental clinics and so forth is extractions,extractions,extrac tions...” You then went on to post to Craig, “Sounds like extractions may be the solution for you” I have found, in my experience, extractions 1- cost less than a root canal 2- are less painful 3- PREVENT continuous infection/pain – which many people constantly experience – including myself. Personally, I would rather have the tooth pulled than be in constant pain. However, I do not have any control over what services these dentists offer, I only post the information I find. If you are against extractions, then why did you advise Craig to have his tooth extracted? Also, if you have, or are aware of more dentists who offer free services, then please list them. Thank you.

Who knew, I can feel your pain..I too live in LA and am trying to locate help for my dental work. Help with dental in LA is non existent... This has been an ongoing problem for me for 4 years total. The help that you will find through the dental clinics and so forth is extractions,extractions,extrac tions... That is, no one wants to help, they just want to pull em out. Thats why I am left with 12 teeth in my head now. If I hear of anything I will certainly let you know. Angelmedicla

my daughter is 26 low self esteem beautiful girl but always had problems with teeth she has said a million time if only i had one wish for myself it would be that i could have pretty teeth . all of her life as a child she was teased . she also sufferes with terrible headacks. we live in georgetown ky she has 3 children and 1 on the way . she has went to different denists and its too expensive. please help us locate someone willing to help her........this is her concerned mother

Dear "who knew?", thank you so much for the links. I'll check them out. Much appreciated :)

here's a link that may help - good luck - keep me posted.. as I find more, I'll post them. the LA County Clinics link has clinics with and with out dental clinics - this is the most comprehensive listing I have found so far - check out the list, find a clinic near you with a dental clinic and give them a call, see if they can help you.
California Donated Dental Services
clinics in LA County

Dear "Who knew", thank you for your reply. I live in LA County, CA.

I don't know what state you are in so I can only post general links as I find more I will post them.
dental care
wisconsin free/low cost dental services
US dept of health and human services
batl foundation of dentistry for the handicapped
FREE medical Dental Clinics - by state