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How to Get Affordable Tooth Extractions in Indianapolis

If a cavity or a decaying tooth is bothering you, you need to find a dentist who can extract it. Unfortunately, uninsured individuals often face the prospect of spending a large amount of money on a tooth extraction. However, a number of inexpensive options do exist in and around Indianapolis.

  1. Insurance

    • The simplest way to get an affordable dental extraction is to obtain dental insurance. Contact the Indiana Dental Association (link in Resources) to explore your options. You might also look into finding a job that provides dental insurance; many companies extend coverage to employees' families. Ensure that your insurance plan also includes dental surgery. Of course, if your tooth needs to be extracted immediately, you may not have the time to wait for insurance.

    Funding

    • Before you do anything else, you should see if you qualify for any of the funding options in Indianapolis. Medicaid offers free dental care funding for families who qualify. Contact one of the Medicaid offices in Indianapolis to discuss whether you can obtain funding to help with the cost of your extraction. Even if you fail to qualify for Medicaid, they can point you in the direction of more appropriate funding options. Many non-Medicaid programs exist that are tailored expressly for children.

    Clinics

    • For people who need to have their tooth extracted immediately, websites such as 1Dental will help you find affordable (and in some cases, free) dental clinics in Indianapolis. Input your postal code to find a number of clinics near you. However, you should remember that these clinics are often overburdened and you may have to wait several hours for your extraction.

    Schools

    • One of the cheapest options for dental care is to have your extraction performed at a dental school. Students will perform your surgery under the supervision of dental professionals. These schools are inexpensive, and sometimes free. The Indiana University website has a list of dentistry schools in Indianapolis. Call ahead to ensure that the school is able to perform surgery.

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