I am a 52 year old woman with 9.5 teeth left, and those are loose. I have applied for Social Security Disability. I have a part-time job & cannot afford to get dental care. I receive food stamps & have a clinic card. With the clinic card I can get teeth extracted for $7.00 per tooth. I can't afford THAT either.
I have contacted several low-cost dentist in my area and the extractions start at $55.00 per tooth. Needless to say, I can't even come close to affording that.
I have run out of options. It is to the point that I can barely eat anything because my mouth is sore & my gums are inflamed. I live with an almost constant headache and have trouble sleeping. I was hoping to use my income tax refund from 2006 to help me, but that was taken away because I owe money on a student loan.
I have been staying with a friend and I am wearing out my welcome since I don't make enough money to pay my share of the bills. I no longer own a vehicle because it broke down & I couldn't afford to have it fixed. I am getting desperate.
I am at my wits end. I don't know what to do. Could you tell me if there is any way to get some assistance with this growing problem.
Sincerely,
Susan in Corpus Christi
