I went to a free clinic to get a dental crown I couldn’t afford. It’s fallen out and now I had to pay a different dentist to put it back in. Will it fall out again?

Serena N. – North Dakota

Serena,

I’m very sorry you had a bad experience. Usually at these free clinics there is good care. It’s generally dentists that have a private clinic and voluteer their time. I’m surprised the quality was poor.

I don’t think you will have to worry about it happening again. Most dentists never have a crown fall out in there entire careers. I’m sure the second dentist did a fine job.

You don’t have to wait for free clinics. There are dentists who work to have affordable care for their patients.

Be aware the cheapest care isn’t always the best idea, as you found out at the clinic. You want a dentist who is willing to work with you, but still has a quality practice.

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