Monthly Archives: can’t afford dentist

• Is My Dentist Trying to Scare Me?

  I went to my dentist after saving up for a while because I don’t have dental insurance. During the appointment, he told me I had a tooth infection. I knew my tooth had been hurting which is why I started saving to begin with, but the tooth stopped hurting. He wanted to schedule a follow-up…

• When Can We Stop Going to the Dentist?

  We’ve always been very diligent about going to the dentist. Our children have never had cavities. Recently, my husband was laid off. Is it OK for us to skip the dentists for a while, just until he’s found a new job? Mindy  – Ft. Worth, TX Mindy, I understand your question completely. Here in Louisiana,…

• Avoid the Emergency Room For Dental Emergencies

  Just thought I’d let your patients know that if they have a dental emergency and don’t think they can afford a dentist, they’re wasting their time going to the emergency room. I had a toothache, but didn’t have the money to do anything about it. So, because emergency medical things are covered, I thought I…