I have one wisdom tooth that broke due to me chewing ice, (I know, I know, and I have not done it since) and it hurts almost constantly.It is not swelling, but I can feel a big h*le when I rub my tounge across the bottom of it.I cannot afford the 300-400 dollars that a dental surgeon will charge me, I do not have dental insurance, and none of the surgeons will work with me so I could pay payment.What do I do?It is starting to affect my everyday activities.Please no smart-alleck things, this is a serious problem.Thank you in advance.--------------------
I did the same thing except it wasn't ice that cracked the wisdom tooth.Actually, I chipped it a tiny bit, then bacteria and food got stuck in the chip and it ended up cracking---in half.It was fine for a while, I used antiseptic mouthwash and tried to keep it clean, but two weeks ago it started hurting.I don't have dental insurance either, but I found an oral surgery center with reasonable prices.They looked at the tooth and said it had an abscess, which is an infection.This can be really dangerous and needs to be taken care of right away.I, too, thought that I couldn't afford for the tooth to be pulled, but it was only $149.00 for both the x-ray and the tooth pull.If I were you, I would use antiseptic mouthwash to help prevent infection, invest in some anbesol for the pain, and call around to dental centers to find a dentist who will look at it and extract it at an affordable price.The place I went to is highly regarded and respected, all of my friends had their extractions done there, too.Because I was in your place just two short weeks ago, and really worried about money, I know what you're going through.I don't know where you're from, but I'm sure there are places that cater to those who don't have insurance.Also, some offices offer credit programs to pay for dental procedures.Keep looking and try to take precautions to prevent infection in that tooth.Best of luck to you!
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