I recently wrote about my tooth problems and now I have to do something about it. I don't have any extra money right now and I don't have dental insurance (which isn't really all that helpful anyway).
There is a dental school at UAMS in Little Rock that offers $25 cleaning and $25 full X-ray and other services. This is done by students, of course, but they are knowledgeable and supervised.
I imagine there are schools like this all over the country. I don't have any fear of dentists so it won't be a problem for me, but I could see how some people would be more nervous to go to someone who is less-experiences. Well, I think of it this way - when I was a student teacher I didn't know everything but I asked a ton of questions before I did anything I wasn't sure about and was obsessive about doing things exactly right. I gave each student a lot of individual help and attention because I still had the time, enery, and passion to do so.
They don't do restorative services (fillings, crowns, etc.), but I called my dentist's office and they said they would accept the X-rays that I am having done at UAMS. That will save me quite a bit of money and I may actually be able to afford to have the work done soon. I can also afford to now get my teeth cleaned as often as I should.
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