Dental Problem and No Insurance!?!
Question: I have an impacted wisdom tooth and it's causing me extreme pain. The tooth itself isn't, it's the gum around it. I can't eat hardly and it hurts to open my mouth. I live in Sumter, Sc and none of the doctors will take me because I don't have dental insurance or a large amount of money to pay at once. Also a few of the have something call carecredit, well I've been turned down by that. I will go to Columbia, SC if I have to. Can anyone give me advice? Only serious people please answer, I'm in pain and do not feel like reading dumb answers. Thank You.
Answers: I have an impacted wisdom tooth and it's causing me extreme pain. The tooth itself isn't, it's the gum around it. I can't eat hardly and it hurts to open my mouth. I live in Sumter, Sc and none of the doctors will take me because I don't have dental insurance or a large amount of money to pay at once. Also a few of the have something call carecredit, well I've been turned down by that. I will go to Columbia, SC if I have to. Can anyone give me advice? Only serious people please answer, I'm in pain and do not feel like reading dumb answers. Thank You.
It's infected. To help relieve some or all of the pain I would suggest the following:
1 teaspoon of baking soda
+ 1 teaspoon of salt
+ small amount of water
= paste
you rub that on and around the gum area where it is infected.
You can also try swishing warm salt water around your mouth a few times daily as this will help as well.
If you are not allergic to bananas I would also recommend eating those as well since they are a natural form of penicillin which will help kill your infection.
I hope this helps you out a bit until you can find a better solution to have it pulled. I don't live in the US to offer any valued dental referrals on your current situation although I did come across this : http://www.discountdental4u.net/ASAP2.ht...
I thought it may help your situation. Good luck!
Edit: I looked up on Ameriplan and there are two Dentist who currently accept:
Wesmark Family Dentistry
James Denny
360 W Wesmark Blvd Sumter SC 29150
(803) 469-2060
General Dentistry
Lime Fee Schedule
Extractions, Endodontics, Periodontics, Full Dentures, Cosmetic Dentistry,
Mon 8-5; Tue 8-5; Wed 8-5; Thu 8-5
Wesmark Family Dentistry
R Charles Hurst Jr
360 W Wesmark Blvd Sumter SC 29150
(803) 469-2060
General Dentistry
Lime Fee Schedule
Extractions, Endodontics, Periodontics, Full Dentures, Cosmetic Dentistry,
Mon 8-5; Tue 8-5; Wed 8-5; Thu 8-5
Is there a local dental school nearby? They might need "guinea pigs" to work on for free. Check out the local universities and ask for a sliding scale fee.
See if theres a college or university around you with a dental school. They always need guinea pigs.
Here is some info that may help you. It's an affordable dental discount plan for your entire household with savings up to 80% for only $19.95/ month. The package includes dental, vision, prescription, and chiropractic services. There is also a plan that offers medical and dental for $39.95/month.
Here is the website. Check it out. http://www.Deliveringonthepromise.com/JR...
or get info on line for low income dental plans
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