Free Dentures

Sources of free dentures are not easy to find. However, with some searching, the person may be able to locate a program that will provide free or low cost dentures. The person may also be able to find help receiving other dental care.

Some people assume that Medicare will pay for dentures. Medicare does not pay for dentures, which leaves many seniors and people with disabilities without proper dental care.

Some state dental associations have programs that offer free dentures to people who are homeless, have HIV, or have no insurance. For people to find if their state dental association has any such programs or any other programs that may provide free dentures or free dental care, the person may want to do a search on a search engine like Google to find any available programs.

Some government health insurance programs will provide free dentures to children under the age of twenty-one and to people with underlying health conditions that might be improved with the dentures. Typically, a form must be completed by the dentist to indicate what underlying medical condition can be improved with dentures.

Local charities may be able to help with the cost of dentures. Some charities that focus on affordable dental care offer dental clinics. One may want to call local dentists to see if they are aware of any programs for free dental clinics to help. Area Agencies on Aging may help low-income seniors obtain dental care.

If the person is involved with a government agency and has a caseworker, the caseworker may know of sources for free or discounted dental services. If a person is affiliated with public welfare, public health, or mental retardation/mental health services agencies, the person should consider asking their caseworker about any dental assistance programs.

Vocation Rehabilitation offices may be a source of free dentures. If the person’s employment is being jeopardized by not having dentures, the person may want to discuss this problem with the local Vocational Rehabilitation office.

Some people have had success with getting cheap dentures through dental colleges. However, the process can be rather slow. A complete set of dentures may take up to a year to complete.

Some dentistry practices offer low or no interest financing for dental procedures. A person in need of dentures may want to call dentistry practices and inquire about financing options for free dentures.