Where can i get some dental help in atlanta?

i need my wisdom tooth pulled and probaly some major work i hurt so bad and ive been trying to find a place to go near atlanta but all the clinics say there not even taking new people till next year! by the time i get seen it will be 10 times as bad where can i go? i dont have money i make enough for rent and food and im 24 ive tried to get a loan but no go and im broke ive even tried red cross and all local churches and i didnt even get a response do i have to go to jail to get some dental work? this is insane

Where can i get some dental help in atlanta?
Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.





Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.





Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."





Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.





Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.





Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.





Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
Reply:I don't live in Atlanta, but if you are in that much pain, my suggestion would be to go to a hospital. They can assist you with charity care(which is free if you qualify...and it sounds like you do). The Dr. at the hospital will prescibe you antibiotics and can help you find a dentist to suit your needs.





Since you claim that rent and food are an issue, try to go to your county social services office. They may be able to assist you in some way by providing you w/ food stamps and possibly medicaid (for your dental and medical needs). I know that sometimes our pride gets in the way and we refuse help that we pay for w/ our taxes, but it is important to be able to survive. By receiving help from the state temporarily you should be able to get ahead. Getting state help can be frustrating b/c they really don't want to give it to you, but if you are persistant and do your homework before you go, you'll receive all the benefits you deserve.





I am a dental assistant and I know that dental work can be expensive for people w/o insurance. I know it is in sane and something should be done in this country for people who have little money and no insurance. I really feel for you and hope you can get through this and soon. Don't wait! There may be complications later on if you wait too long!





I wish you the best and hope I helped out a little!