Finding help for dental care is easier than you might think. Simply take a look at your state dental association, and see if there are any charity organizations that can help cover costs for those who can’t afford dental care. This ensures that oral health is always a priority, regardless of the financial costs.

Medicare in many states also helps cover the costs of oral care for families in lower income brackets, though it is necessary that individuals find a dental clinic that will accept Medicare.

For those in New York State, visit the New York State Dental Association website or contact us to discuss your circumstances and your budget.

The dental industry is often shrouded by distrust. Since many Americans pay out of pocket for their dental care, they watch every penny and often find themselves thinking that perhaps a dentist is only telling them they need a certain procedure because they want to get more money out of them. Unfortunately, as in all of healthcare, there are some dentists that do operate this way. This is why it truly is essential to do your research before you choose to visit a dentist. Ask family and friends about their personal experiences at local dentist offices. Learn where they found great value for their care along with superior quality of treatment and customer service. Don’t hesitate to ask a dental office about their payment policies either; if they are not upfront with you then they might be a dentist that’s focused strictly on financial gain, and the truth is these are not people you can trust. Of course, to be successful, any dental practice needs to see profit; but their focus should also be upon improving health and emotional well-being with their services.

At ToothSavers, we do everything that we can to ensure that all Americans have access to the dental care they require, so we work with our patients to come up with a payment structure that works for them. It’s just not fair for indidviduals to have to sacrifice their health because they don’t have the financial resources today.

Here’s a testimonial from one ToothSavers patient who we treated, making health the priority over finances.

“There’s no way that you could have known who I am or what I’ve been though over the past 4 years. When I came to you with my dental problems I knew they were extensive, but I saw hope, something that I was in danger of losing. When you were talking about a credit check I knew that I was in trouble seeing as how I had just fought cancer and lost my husband to a chronic illness. I sat in the chair hoping for a miracle and was so fortunate you provided one. Thank you seems so little for what you’ve given me. Hope that things will be okay. I do promise to pay you back within 2 years and will never be able to express how much I appreciate everything you and your staff have done for me.”

- Suzanne, New Jersey

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