i cant afford the dentist - Dental Health Message Board

Ms Harriet · 09-01-2004, 08:09 PM

hey all im preeetty sure that my back teeth on the top,they ache a bit adn the feel different when i tap on them, the thing is i can not absolutly no way afford to go to the denstist, i was wondering is there anyway to stop the rotting or anything like that

Kikki · 09-01-2004, 08:21 PM

Nothing replaces a good dental professional, but taking METICULOUS care of your teeth can help. At the very least you REALLY need to go get your teeth cleaned every 6 months until you can afford real treatment. This will keep the tarter on your teeth to a minimum, which will help prevent decay. A regular cleaning isn't expensive and is VERY worth it and you really should do this.

Ms Harriet · 09-02-2004, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kikki

Nothing replaces a good dental professional, but taking METICULOUS care of your teeth can help. At the very least you REALLY need to go get your teeth cleaned every 6 months until you can afford real treatment. This will keep the tarter on your teeth to a minimum, which will help prevent decay. A regular cleaning isn't expensive and is VERY worth it and you really should do this.

ive been to the dentist a total of 4 times in my whole life and im 19, i cant even afford to walk through thier doors, any ideas for home treatments i can do?

soliloquy · 09-02-2004, 10:42 PM

There is really no way to stop decay once it is started other than getting it treated by a dentist. If your teeth are decaying, it is only a matter of time before they cause you real trouble.

cookiepls · 09-02-2004, 11:57 PM

Supergirl,
Look in the phone book and see if you can find a health clinic that also does free or low-cost (by income) dental work in your area. Some cities offer these dental services on certain days each month.