A friend of mine recently needed emergency dental work done, but after her husband lost his job it was almost impossible to afford it. But a saving grace was just around the corner… literally. She was able to find a dental clinic that provided affordable care based on her income. My friend saved about 15 percent by going to this clinic.
According to World Dental, 59 percent of low-income adults have no dental insurance and 38 percent have no health insurance coverage at all. A shocking statistic: for those with insurance 100 million people don’t have dental coverage.
Along with checking out a clinic that offers income-based dental care, you might want to contact local dental schools. You could end up paying one-third less than if you went to a regular dentist. Another piece of advice by experts are to talk to your dentist about payment plans, or discuss doing the work in steps. Instead of getting a crown, see if a temporary filling would last for awhile. Then you can save up for the procedure. The website Dental Health Insurance offers several bits of information and helps you compare different dental insurance plans so you can find the best one to suit your needs.
Believe it or not there are some free dental clinics out there. Most of them are sponsored by the government. According to World Dental, the American Dental Association continues to work with Congress on the availability of affordable care to everyone. I found a website Free Medical Camps that allows you to search by your state and region for a list of medical and dental clinics and schools.
So keep smiling because help is available.