found out i need a root canal and cant afford it..stressed!!

[panderson]

So today sucked. Went to the dentist thinking I'd only need a filling, turns out I need a root canal and crown. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and broke lol great. I haven't the slightest idea what to do.
On the plus side though I saw my ob today and baby is doing great! Only 48 days to go!

[panderson]

Sorry I meant the dental clinic provided by Medicaid and I'm in Florida

[panderson]

I'm going to the dental clinic provided by wic but they said if I want the extraction or root canal that I have to go to a private dentist. I think my only option is to try and get a loan but I have student loans from college so I don't know I'd I'll qualify

[Tay9662]

Idk why Medicaid won't cover you.. my sister had 3 root canals done and they paid for everything, are you going to the one they provide or your own dentist?

[babyloves]

Just had a tooth pulled Monday and my Medicaid covered the cost. I also expected a fill but the dentist said it was either pull it or a root canal. Figured it'd be easier and quicker to pull it.

[robinbankzz]

I waited 2 months after giving birth, I just couldn't take the pain anymore and with a newborn it just wasn't on my budget to get a root canal done. It cost $70 to remove it but of course the price will vary depending on where you go

[maybay]

I would definitely call around for prices.

[BabyTurnip]

See with ur bank if u can get a line of credit. I was approved for 5000 and moved up to 7500. Things happened and we had to fall back on it some times. If i pay the minimal its 50 a month but if i want to pay it back i have to give a little more. Since mo ey is tight right now i put 60 and hopefully will upgrade a little as time goes.

[sdraper1]

Try to get a care credit card, always great deals

[sdraper1]

I would get a second opinion, especially for the cost  my husband had it with no INS and it was $1500

[panderson]

Whew well that gives me a little hope! I had braces in middle school too and that's what I'm most worried about and I don't want to get an infection. How long did you wait til you got it pulled?

[robinbankzz]

That actually happened to me with my first pregnancy, i decided to have it pulled out after I gave birth since it was in the back and wouldn't be noticeable, this was two years ago and my teeth haven't moved at all!  Also I did gave braces before when I was in middle school so i thought for sure they would move but yeah nothing yet

[panderson]

I have been thinking about that but an implant later on is soooo expensive , I heard somewhere around 5 k and I'd have to get something there if I got it pulled since all my teeth would move if I left the empty space. I feel so stuck.

[laurel130]

Probably not what u want to hear but if it is a back tooth u could have it pulled for now. Than when u have more money or dental insurance they will put in a fake tooth. This will cost way way less and you dentist can do it for u.

[panderson]

I have Medicaid and contacted them. They said they only cover cleanings and xrays, not root canals. It's just crazy that I can't get affordable help anywhere! My husband and I bring in as much money as we can but we live paycheck to paycheck. Where am I supposed to get 3000 to fix my tooth. Just makes it so hard.

[ktlmg]

That *****! Could you get help from Medicaid?

[panderson]

Ya but the procedure cost 3000 and its payments of 200 a month with 29 percent interest. It's crazy

[ktlmg]

Do they have a payment plan? My sister just had oral surgery and she only has to pay $30 a month.