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Domestic Abuse Survivor–Can’t Afford Teeth

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I recently left a domestic abuse situation. The last time he knocked out all my front teeth.  I have no money, because I had to leave with just the clothes on my back. I need to get a job, but nobody is going to hire me without teeth. I know I need dental implants, but right now I’m living in a shelter and can’t even afford an apartment.  Is there an affordable way to get dental implants?

Miranda K. – Missouri

Miranda,

I’m very sorry for what you’ve been through. At the same time, I’m releived you found the fortitude to leave. You can click on my affordable dental implants page to learn about the ways you can get dental implants more affordably.

However, you’re a unique case. I’d like for you to look into the Give Back a Smile program. It is a charity, specifically designed for domestic abuse patients.  Cosmetic dentists donate the time and materials to help people in your situation get back their smile. Let me know if you have trouble locating the information.

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Don’t want dentures

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I apparently need to get dentures, but don’t want them. My dentist told me that because of my budget I won’t be able to afford dental implants. I have been really sad that I’m stuck with a treatment that isn’t very good because I don’t have as much money as someone else.  Is there anything kind of treatment in between or am I stuck with dentures? Is there a program for people for people who can’t afford the treatment they want?

Brenda S.- Des Moines, IA

Brenda,

The only programs I am aware of is for women who need dental care because of domestic abuse.  If that happens to be your situation you can contact the people at “Bring Back A Smile” and they can point you in the direction of a dentist who volunteers their time with this organization.

If, fortunately, you are not in that situation, there are other options. You can get a type of affordable dental implants. What  you can do is have mini implants placed along with your dentures.  What it will do is stabilize your dentures. It won’t make your dentures as comfortable as dental implants, but it will keep them from slipping out and will help improve your chewing capacity to more than it would be with dentures alone.

This blog is brought to you by Baton Rouge Dentist Dr. Ryan Perry.