Help with Dental Needs

I'm 42 and have RA and I live in Gurnee, Illinois, the Lake County area. I need my teeth fixed, including replacing a temporary tooth with a dental implant on a front tooth because of being hit by my ex husband years ago.

I will need some tooth extractions and possibly orthodontic braces.

I currently live on disability and my funds are limited. I hate my teeth and its just a matter of time before this temporary tooth falls out. Please, can someone help me out here? I need free or really low payment dental work done.

Thank you so much for listening and your time.

Christine
Gurnee, IL

Tooth Decay

I have 3 teeth that have chipped due to decay. I have decay on many teeth, and I don't like smiling due to my teeth looking so bad.

Fernando Monge
Chicago, IL

5 Rotted Teeth

I am 50 years old and make less than $5000 a year. I have 5 teeth rotted to the gum - 3 more almost there and several other cavities. I seriously can't wait any longer to do something. It hurts so much sometimes that I can't do anything but cry and moan. Help me please!

Karen Cook,
Somonauk, Illinois

Extractions and Dentures

I am on disability and receive about $1100 dollars a month. I currently need 17 teeth pulled and replaced with full dentures.

Rudy Hoar
Virginia, IL

Tooth Pain - No Job No Home No Insurance

Please help I need a tooth pulled asap. I am homeless and pretty much jobless. My only income is helping a older woman with chores and she pays me 40 dollars a week. I need help. I'm 33 years old and nowhere to go for help.

Robert
Dixon, IL

Crown Replacements

I have teeth that the bonding has fallen off. The crowns are over 20 years old. I have a tooth that was removed, but never replaced. I am in process of a divorce and was abandoned and left all the debt and had all my money removed from all my 401 and banking account by my spouse of 27 years. I have no credit because of him and his girlfriend.

I am currently working part time and have been looking for full time work to get benefits. I am so wanting to be able to smile and not clench and have better self esteem. It is hard to when your life and teeth are falling apart.

Joann Skleney
Batavia, IL

Upper and Lower Bridges

The problem I have is that my upper partials fall out at random. It is so embarrassing at times. I'm currently unemployed. I tried going to a dental school, but the waiting list is outrageous. What I really need is to be referred to a dentist that has students who is willing to take on a patients in need of dental care. I'm truly willing to try anything to have a nice smile again - my teeth are jacked up.

Derrick Radcliff
Chicago, IL

Replacement for Missing Tooth

About 2 years ago, I had a tooth knocked out. I have been unemployed and have not had the resources to get it replaced. It is now starting to affect my self image and so I am reticent to apply for jobs. My only income is unemployment and that is not much. Information about any free or low cost dental care would be greatly appreciated.

Rita Bragdon
Villa Park, IL

I Need a Wisdom Tooth Removed

The tooth has partially erupted through my gum and is now infected. I started taking a Z-pak today and need the tooth removed. I have no insurance and am unemployed.

Jim
Huntley, IL

Tooth Extractions and Dentures Needed

I need tooth extractions and dentures. I have a few broken teeth in my mouth. My rear teeth are either chipped or missing. This has created an underbite in my mouth, as well as sinus problems.

Rufus Williams
Maywood, Il

Heart Patient Needs Dentures

I have only roots left on the upper arch of my mouth and 3 remaining front teeth which are loose and causing me pain. My lower teeth are separating from my gums. I have been in pain for a while now and it is getting worse. I would like to have dentures made for my mouth.

Since the age of 18, I've had 2 hear surgeries, most recently being diagnose with Sclerodema, and am therefore disabled. It is bad enough that I am in pain with the condition, but now my mouth is starting to act up as well. Before I was able to handle it, but now, I cannot.

I currently have Medicare A/B which does not cover dental services.

D.A. Daniels
Chicago,IL

Need A Tooth Extraction

I need a tooth extraction. I have been in a great deal of pain for the last few weeks and everything I try does not help the pain. It is on the bottom and is cracked where the filling now missing. Does any one know where I can get a free tooth extraction?

Lisa
Chicago Ridge, IL

Fear of Dentists (Dental Phobia)

I'm 24 and have a fear of dentists (dental phobia). I also have not been taking care for my teeth like I should have, so it looks like I will be loosing them all.

I've had infections and feel ill because of this. I'm looking for some help. My mother has tried to help me and did her best trying to get me to go to the Dentist, but I didn't listen. I'm suffering now and am currently living check to check - not making much at all. Is there a dentist out there willing to give back to the unfortunate? Giving back is a gift helping others is a blessing.

Justin Anderson
Bensenville, IL