Periodontal Care

I am a 48 year old women whose gums are severely swollen and receded. It looks like my gums are rotting. I have not had cleanings in years. I think my teeth will soon be loosening and fall out. While my teeth seem fine, it is the gum are which needs work.

I have no insurance and no income. I have applied for SSI for disabilites. I have been turned down 3 times for OHP and social security medical.
Please direct me to a place in my area (Grants Pass, Medford, Oregon) for assistance.

Thank you for your help.

Julie Manchur
Grants Pass, OR

I Need Dentures

I'm in dire need of dentures. It's pretty much my only option at this point. I don't have the money or insurance of any kind right now. I am a single woman that is not afraid of a hard day's work.

My teeth are in terrible shape and have been most of my life, but now they're just plain falling out and I'm so self conscious I'm hardly my self. I can do just about anything, and I'm not looking for a free ride. I just need some help,(finding my smile). Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Chryste Butler
Milwaukie, OR

I Need a Dental Implant

I had a root canal on a front tooth which broke and had to be pulled. The tooth was extracted on 7/12/10. I need to have an implant. I do not have dental insurance. I am only 45 and this is really affecting my self esteem. The dentist that pulled my tooth gave me a quote of $3800.00. I can't afford this as I am only working about 20 hours a week due to the economy. I can obtain my e-rays and anything else from the dentist that pulled the tooth.

Jeff Utterson
Portland, Oregon

Need Dental Work - Can't Sleep

I am 34 years old and I am a single father of the 3 beautiful kids. My teeth are slowly but surely one by one falling apart. I have constant pain throughout the right side of mouth. It is getting harder and harder to sleep or concentrate.

Michael Allen
Roseburg, Oregon

Need Fillings, Possibly Extractions or Root Canals.

I have many teeth with horrible cavities and some with minor cavities.

Dana Boshart
Redmond, Oregon

Extremely Loose Teeth

I Need Dentures, Most of my Teeth are gone and the few remaining are extremely loose and I cannot chew food. My current diet is subject to liquid foods.

Greg Gifford
Eugene, OR

Painful Broken Teeth Affecting Dental Health

I have painful, broken teeth and it is affecting my dental health. My back bottom teeth are mostly gone and the ones on the bottom are broken and very painful, making it hard to even eat. They are also causing me to have bad breath.

I had fillings in my front teeth in the past, but one of my front teeth has turned brown and started moving inward. I don't have health or dental insurance and need assistance.

Anonymous
Springfield, Oregon

Multiple Cavities on Teeth

I have multiple cavities on my teeth. Some teeth are breaking off. I also have bone loss because of receding gums where teeth are either missing or need repaired. I believe I may need extractions and dentures.

Wendy Stokes
Saint Helens, OR