Is there assistance for people who can not cover dental bills and need to have their tooth pulled in Ohio?

If you do not have half of what is owed before a proceedure at the dentist office here in Ohio, they will not do the proceedure on you. My sister is very ill because of a tooth that needs to be pulled, root canal done, ect. She can not afford it and I would like to know if there is assistance out there for such emergencies?

Is there assistance for people who can not cover dental bills and need to have their tooth pulled in Ohio?
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:FIRST APPLY FOR MEDICAID, IF ELIGIBLE FOR THAT THEN APPLY FOR GATEWAY
Reply:I came across some low cost and free dental care information for your questions. I hope this is helpful.
Reply:Local dental schools sometimes provide free dental work etc.if you don't mind students doing the work, just call and ask.
Reply:If you have medical insurance check with them. Sometime they will cover it under an accidental dental or surgery provision of your policy. Otherwise check with the nearest dental school, they have their residents work there under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and will see emergency case for little or no charge.
Reply:OSU College of Dentistry offers an emergency dental clinic at a first come first serve basis. Cost is $53 per extraction. $53 is better than hospitalization due to abcess and possible respiratory collapse from a condition called Ludwigs Angina.