Hi Reddit I’m in desperate need of dental care and I have no idea what to do. For years I wasn’t taking care of myself or my teeth because I was suffering from chronic depression. I rarely left my bed, and probably brushed my teeth a couple times a week at most and now I’m facing the consequences. I have a molar cracked in half with a huge hole, a crown that fell off 4 years ago, a huge cavity on another molar, impacted wisdom teeth and I’m sure more cavities I can’t even see. Im so embarrassed by the condition of my teeth and I stay as far away from people as possible because I don’t want them to smell my rotting teeth. I’m currently working toward a PhD and I can only afford to pay for it because I get funding through a research grant that covers my tuition and I get paid to teach labs. Right now I only make 11.50 an hour and can only work 25hr per week.
I am already struggling to pay rent and I have absolutely $0 in my budget that can go toward this necessary dental care. IM $2000 in credit card debt so I doubt I can take out any credit for this procedure and even if I could I probably wouldn’t be able to make any payments. I haven’t seen a dentist in 8+ years and I have no dental insurance. I have no idea what to do and I’ve been putting off this work for so long because I don’t have any money to pay for it but I’m so scared that if I put it off any longer I’ll get seriously sick from an infection. I have nightmares about my teeth constantly and it’s created a huge source of fear and anxiety for me. I’ve been looking at dental clinics near me but haven’t had the courage to call any because I know they are going to turn me away because I have no method of payment. Is there any program or assistance I can get (I am located in Nj)? What do I do??
Submitted June 04, 2021 at 03:39AM by needdentalcareasap https://ift.tt/3zc2elQ
