I was forced myself to stand out in the sweltering heat for 43 hours, 91 degrees, at the RAM in southwest Va. It was hell, I won't lie, but in two days time, they helped over 4,000 people who are low income/no insurance. I had 23 teeth pulled by UVA dental students. I then took 300.00 to a denture place, and my mom paid the rest. 595.00 total for economy. I went 10 years with horrible teeth, and now I have a beautiful new smile. Where there's a will there's a way. It was worth it.
You are an absolute doll and making each of these videos is a gift in itself just to be able to sit and spend a few moments enjoying your bubbly personality and warm caring nature. Well done sweet lady, your husband is a very lucky guy indeed. Thank you for posting them.
I actually plan on selling my other car (one that I fully own) to get my dentures I'm planning on. I don't want to do it whatsoever but my health is more important. I'm at the point where I can't wait anymore and have to do SOMETHING. My job finally provided insurance and my boss cut all our hours so we couldn't qualify.
i'm going to the university of illinois' dental clinic...the price is much less then the oral surgeons i called first. it's a teaching college. if you're near a university call and see if they have a dental program.
In most states, they have at least a couple of med schools that includes the school of denistry. You can contact them, and they will send out an application that ask for the amount of income and the amount you pay for rent and utilities....ect., and they work on a sliding scale as well. You can usually get some pretty amazing work done for a little of nothing, and if you're really low income, you can get it done for free. The down side is that you may end up waiting up to 6 months.
This is good advice you put out. I will refer to that for now on. Im having money trouble and I work at a grocery store that I make $7.25 an hour. That will help me a lot. Thanks.
I love the video on how anyone can afford dental work with some awesome tips you have. That's true that many American's can't afford dental work. Im stil waiting on my biopsy on my gums which is $500 which I can't afford right now. I will be on a paymen't plan to help pay for that. Im saving money on it right now so I can get that done. I like your tip on saving little money each week as a backup, and eventually it will grow each month. I got to keep that in mind. Thanks for posting.
@knit44 Yes you would definitely be surprised at how much you can rack up here and there. Like, for instance- you need $500. If you could save $100 a month, or, $25 a week, you would have it in 5 months. I like to break savings up weekly. So for instance, if you spend $100 on groceries weekly, all you need to do is find ways to buy cheaper brands and save up that extra $25 every week- like paying yourself. I am a BIG coffee drinker and cannot tell the difference between Maxwell House and
@knit44 Walmart brand coffee. Also, cases of coke cost like 5 and some change, whereas the supermarket brand is like 2 and some change, or something like that. If you buy bottled water, start distilling your own water and using a reusable bottle. If you spend $60 in gas weekly- try cutting back by about $10 and limiting travel by doing all of your errands on the same day, buying groceries for the week to limit your back and forth trips, etc. Little things will add up and make it easier on you.
I agree with your last 2 suggestions - cut spending and save money. Unfortunately, many people who "can't afford" dentistry are really people who don't want to pay for it. People have to look into their lives and eliminate things that cost money and give little benefit - like cigarettes, trips to the pub, and eating out. If you can afford to have take-out from Burger King on a regular basis, then you should be able to change your habits and put the same money into dental care.
also some can check the dental Schools. This did not work for me because I also have TMJ however they do do dental work and a much reduced rate but do not accept ins it is cash only . I am still trying to find a way to pay to get mine, including saving, and even have a job interview for a second job tomorrow. we too are a family of 5. hoping to be able to get mine in Dec/Jan so I can use the max of my inst for both years to help pay it down.
I know it may be hard decision to make, but it's a good option to go abroad to make dentures. In Europe prices are much, MUCH lower - from 500$ to 1200$ per denture, depending on what you prefer. Same with implants, there's a major difference in price, but no difference in quality.
The most expensive is the flight itself (~700-1500$, back and forth).
My family in US always do their dental work in Europe, but it's hard to make it that way if you have small kids etc.
I was forced myself to stand out in the sweltering heat for 43 hours, 91 degrees, at the RAM in southwest Va. It was hell, I won't lie, but in two days time, they helped over 4,000 people who are low income/no insurance. I had 23 teeth pulled by UVA dental students. I then took 300.00 to a denture place, and my mom paid the rest. 595.00 total for economy. I went 10 years with horrible teeth, and now I have a beautiful new smile. Where there's a will there's a way. It was worth it.
shelnik71 5 days ago
You are an absolute doll and making each of these videos is a gift in itself just to be able to sit and spend a few moments enjoying your bubbly personality and warm caring nature. Well done sweet lady, your husband is a very lucky guy indeed. Thank you for posting them.
AnotherNonBeliever2 3 weeks ago
I actually plan on selling my other car (one that I fully own) to get my dentures I'm planning on. I don't want to do it whatsoever but my health is more important. I'm at the point where I can't wait anymore and have to do SOMETHING. My job finally provided insurance and my boss cut all our hours so we couldn't qualify.
SashaIlic222 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
i'm going to the university of illinois' dental clinic...the price is much less then the oral surgeons i called first. it's a teaching college. if you're near a university call and see if they have a dental program.
CrimsonBell53 4 months ago
In most states, they have at least a couple of med schools that includes the school of denistry. You can contact them, and they will send out an application that ask for the amount of income and the amount you pay for rent and utilities....ect., and they work on a sliding scale as well. You can usually get some pretty amazing work done for a little of nothing, and if you're really low income, you can get it done for free. The down side is that you may end up waiting up to 6 months.
thetubezur 5 months ago
This is good advice you put out. I will refer to that for now on. Im having money trouble and I work at a grocery store that I make $7.25 an hour. That will help me a lot. Thanks.
knit44 5 months ago
@knit44 Just remember to commit to it:-) Let me know how it works out for you!
kalinjax 5 months ago
I love the video on how anyone can afford dental work with some awesome tips you have. That's true that many American's can't afford dental work. Im stil waiting on my biopsy on my gums which is $500 which I can't afford right now. I will be on a paymen't plan to help pay for that. Im saving money on it right now so I can get that done. I like your tip on saving little money each week as a backup, and eventually it will grow each month. I got to keep that in mind. Thanks for posting.
knit44 5 months ago
@knit44 Yes you would definitely be surprised at how much you can rack up here and there. Like, for instance- you need $500. If you could save $100 a month, or, $25 a week, you would have it in 5 months. I like to break savings up weekly. So for instance, if you spend $100 on groceries weekly, all you need to do is find ways to buy cheaper brands and save up that extra $25 every week- like paying yourself. I am a BIG coffee drinker and cannot tell the difference between Maxwell House and
kalinjax 5 months ago
@knit44 Walmart brand coffee. Also, cases of coke cost like 5 and some change, whereas the supermarket brand is like 2 and some change, or something like that. If you buy bottled water, start distilling your own water and using a reusable bottle. If you spend $60 in gas weekly- try cutting back by about $10 and limiting travel by doing all of your errands on the same day, buying groceries for the week to limit your back and forth trips, etc. Little things will add up and make it easier on you.
kalinjax 5 months ago
I agree with your last 2 suggestions - cut spending and save money. Unfortunately, many people who "can't afford" dentistry are really people who don't want to pay for it. People have to look into their lives and eliminate things that cost money and give little benefit - like cigarettes, trips to the pub, and eating out. If you can afford to have take-out from Burger King on a regular basis, then you should be able to change your habits and put the same money into dental care.
gwan79 5 months ago
also some can check the dental Schools. This did not work for me because I also have TMJ however they do do dental work and a much reduced rate but do not accept ins it is cash only . I am still trying to find a way to pay to get mine, including saving, and even have a job interview for a second job tomorrow. we too are a family of 5. hoping to be able to get mine in Dec/Jan so I can use the max of my inst for both years to help pay it down.
scherie38 5 months ago
I know it may be hard decision to make, but it's a good option to go abroad to make dentures. In Europe prices are much, MUCH lower - from 500$ to 1200$ per denture, depending on what you prefer. Same with implants, there's a major difference in price, but no difference in quality.
The most expensive is the flight itself (~700-1500$, back and forth).
My family in US always do their dental work in Europe, but it's hard to make it that way if you have small kids etc.
babib11 5 months ago