Login|Contact Us
Question and Answer

Dental

Ask a Dental Question, Get an Answer ASAP!

  • Ask A Question
  • Browse Answers
  • Meet The Experts
  • How JustAnswer Works

About 10 years ago, after my 3rd child, one of my back ...

 

Customer Question

About 10 years ago, after my 3rd child, one of my back teeth broke. I went to the dentist and was told I would need root canal and crown to fix it (about $2500). Needless to say, I didn''t have the money. Now, all of my back teeth are in various degrees of broken to completely missing. Last night one of my bigger teeth, closer to the front broke in half. They seem to be all the ones with fillings. I''m terrified of opening my mouth to show anyone. I brush my teeth more than twice a day, I used to love to floss, but now I''m afraid of tugging too hard and losing more teeth. Can this be fixed? Is there still hope for me? I have a great smile, I love my teeth, just not the ones in the back. I''m so scared, and I still don''t have any money. Are there any solutions?

 

Optional Information:
Female, Age: 41, New York

Already Tried:
just constantly brushing, using oral rinses,flossing. I've been hoping it will go away.

Submitted: 1759 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Dental
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED

Accepted Answer

Picture
Expert:  Dr.Hans replied1759 days and 22 hours ago.

DearCustomer

Welcome to just answer.

First of all I would like to tell you that you need to cheer up and YES there is still hope for you.

Your fractured fillings or teeth (if there is at least 1/3rd of the crown (upper) portion remaining) can be restored and crowns can be given. If there is little or very minimal tooth structure remaining than the best would be to get them replaced by artificial prosthesis such as bridges, partials etc. Any broken tooth/teeth which is infected should not be left unattended can cause infection thereby giving rise to pain and swelling.

With proper brushing and flossing you will certainly have excellent oral heath (teeth and gums) but whatever damaged has taken place is irreversible and it needs to be taken care.

I am sorry to hear about your discomfort. Please don’t feel sad or low about your situation as you can surely be helped and you can seek all the treatment such as root canals ,fillings, crowns etc without paying too much.

1) You can try to contact your Local dental state association for help. They can guide to find charitable organizations, discounted programs or dental foundations operating in your area that charge less or very minimal fee. You can find the contact details of your local dental society by following this link:

http://www.ada.org/ada/organizations/local.asp

Just choose the area you live in from the drop down menu and click "Enter". A list of all the dental societies in that particular area will be listed. Click on the one that pertains to your area and the contact details will present themselves.

You can also approach your dental society in New York by clicking on the following link:

http://www.ada.org/ada/organizations/orgdetail.asp?OrganizationID=569

2) Consider having your work done at a dental school. The treatment rendered here is far less expensive as compared to private dentists. Treatment is provided by dental students under the supervision of their skilled teachers and supervisors,

Here is the link for details and addresses of all the dental school in USA

http://www.dentalclinicmanager.com/list-of-dental-schools.html

3) In addition, you can also check this website that lists dental offices that offer free and discounted clinics and camps all across the country. Search for one in your or nearby your area.

http://www.freemedicalcamps.com/

I hope this was helpful to you. If you are satisfied please don't forget to ACCEPT the answer.

BONUSES and positive feedback are always appreciated. If you have any more questions, please feel free to respond to this question.

Good Luck!

Dr. Hans

Expert TypeMasters of Dental Surgery
Category: Dental
Pos. Feedback: 99.5 %
Accepts: 595
Answered: 7/24/2008

Experience: 11 years of clinical experience in diagnosing and treating problems in oral and dental health.

Ask this Expert a Question >
 
Tweet

Dentists are Online Right Now

Ask Your Question Now
Dental Questions Date Submitted
Hello, I vaporize marijuana for anxiety on a regular basis. 5/16/2013
For the past several weeks I have had intermittent pain in 5/15/2013
I am booked to have a crown and the first appointment is for 5/14/2013
My wife just had an infected tooth removed on thursday from 5/14/2013
Two days ago I developed pain in the roof of my mouth, in the 5/13/2013
How often do people require Dental Xrays 5/13/2013
2yrs ago I got a crown on my bottom left tooth in the back, 5/12/2013
I am in braces for the 2nd time and I question what this 2nd 5/11/2013
I know of a Dentist who has a small office, basically small 5/11/2013
Hi,I would love dental treatment to give a more straight 5/10/2013
RSS
Next 10 >
Ask A Dentist
Type Your Dental Question Here...
characters left:

Top Dental Experts

See More Dentists

JustAnswer in the News

Nbc
Washington Post
New York Times
Cnn
Learn More

How It Works

  • Ask an Expert
  • Get a Professional Answer
  • Ask Followup Questions
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Learn More
close
Find Expert answers related to your question.
Sign up using email
We will never post anything without your permission.
Already have an account? Sign in

Ask a Dentist

Get a Professional Answer. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
64 Dentists are Online Now
Type Your Dental Question Here...
characters left:
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
Truste
Contact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy & Security | About Us | Our Network
© 2003-2013 JustAnswer LLC
  • Pearl.com
  • JustAnswer UK
  • JustAnswer Germany
  • JustAnswer Spanish
  • JustAnswer Japan