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Q: Cap With Hole In It~ Wearing Out~ No Money to Replace It

asked by: BLUE4ME on January 21st, 2005

New User

Well I have a cap thats been in my mouth since I was a kid...Now in 40's and this cap has had a hole in it for about two years.. Dentist said when I felt pain it would have to be replaced.. Well I have pain when I chew on that side..So ive switched sides now.. To avoid the pain..
I have no dental insurnace and I have no money..Doc says its a 500.00 tooth..
Im totally in debt as is...
I know if I keep on going like it is..It sooner or later will get infected or something.. Doc says he cant put a filling in a cap..So I have been living with a hole in a silver cap..Which they dont make silver caps anymore.. Or do they?
Any help or advice is appreciated..Thanks blue

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PattyV

replied on January 26th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Do you live near a dental school??You can get reduced services and really well supervised care at a dental school.It may take a little longer,but you will get your crown replaced for less than what your regular dentist would charge.If you do not live near a dental school,maybe your dentist will let you make payments-most will,if you explain your situation.
Patty

louketta

replied on March 16th, 2005

New User

Hole In Cap

Theres this tooth putty you can buy at walgreens.

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