Need dental care because I have no reason to smile.
Please help. I am seventeen with really bad teeth. I mean not bad as in rotten because I take extra care of them since my parents do not take me to see a dentist. I think the last time I seen a dentist was when I was fourteen. I am not to upset with my parents I know things are really hard right now. And they can not afford much.
Let alone needed braces. My teeth are very over crowed and crooked. I hate smiling because I know I do not have nice teeth. I told my mom this but it only mad her upset saying they do not have an extra $2000.00 plus for me to get braces. Is there anywhere I can go for free braces ? If I can get my braces for free I know my parents would take me.
Need dental care because I have no reason to smile. ,
Wednesday, Oct. 27th 2010 10:54 AM at 10:54 am
Well trying to find a place that will give you free braces may be very hard. However my standard suggestions would be calling any local dental clinic or dental schools.
Depending on a few factors you may be able to get free to low cost dental care. Also try and see if you have any access to state resources and or programs. Since you are a minor still there maybe something there that can help.
Wednesday, Oct. 27th 2010 11:10 AM at 11:10 am
You may want to look into getting a dental HMO plan which will help to lower your cost for braces while you are still a minor. Or you can pick up a dental discount plan and the saving is for any age.
I am not sure if this is possible for you however, as a suggestion think about picking up a part time job. Then offer to your parents that you are willing to help pay for the braces if they can help too. That gives the understanding that you do not think of them as a money tree but shows that you are willing to help yourself.