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Brie asked in HealthDental · 1 decade ago

My husband needs his tooth pulled but we can't afford it...?

He is in severe pain and I was wondering if there was someway I could get information about dental insurance or is a payday loan better? I can't afford much at once. I live in Missouri and I don't know how to find out anything. Please help. I am not sure what I am looking for becuase I do not know what is out there. Thanks.

Update:

He says he doesn't want to get a loan...

Update 2:

We went to one dentist and he had payment plans but he doesn't have any credit...

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  • zero
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    are there any dental schools in your general area? like at a college or anything?

    most of those places run about $50 to pull a tooth.

    the students do the work, but they are perfectly capable.

    Source(s): went to the u of m dental school to get work done
  • 1 decade ago

    Contact your state's low income facility, food stamp, wic, etc.. See if they can set you up to get him to go to possibly the Dental School in your state with the state helping to pay. Otherwise call around & find a dentist that will take a post marked check & get that baby pulled. Getting a tooth pulled here costs a little over $100.00 without insurance.

    Hope I helped a little in your search.. GL

  • 1 decade ago

    Call all the dental surgeons in your area and ask how much it would cost for your husband to get done what he needs to have done. Then call the cheapest and ask whether you can do a payment plan with them. If they won't, try the next cheapest, etc. Someone will help you.

  • 1 decade ago

    some dentist on charge about $100 to pull a tooth. for pain use anything that works. eating onions and garlic are a helpful natural remedy and if you can get some "healthy" charcoal powder from a health store and put it in some gnaws then on th infected area that might help with swelling and pain.

    sb :) happen to my hubby too.

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  • 1 decade ago

    I'm in missouri too! check out carecredit.com they will give you money for medical procedures (including dentistry) and you can pay it back in small payments! We pay like $50 a month and we were granted $1000 for my husband teeth. Good Luck!

    Source(s): carecredit.com
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Find out if there is a dental college nearby and they might do it for cheap. If not try searching for the public health department. You could also contact local dentist and ask if they have payment plans.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Honey what happened to your teeth? You should try your local state hospital. They should have a seperate dental unit that can help you after you apply for financial aid. Good luck. OUCH!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Hello...Here is the website for a discount dental plan that is a great savings... http://www.mybestdentalbenefits.com/

    You can look up providers in your area by zip code, etc.

    Hope this helps you.

    Source(s): satisfied ameriplan member
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