Fort Myers, affordable health care/ clinic

[1redrose]

Does anyone know of a dental clinic? Or a dentist that will work with me. I am uninsured and do not qualify for care credit.

[justNancy]

Originally Posted by 1redrose

Does anyone know of a dental clinic? Or a dentist that will work with me. I am uninsured and do not qualify for care credit.

I have a suggestion. Even if you don't qualify, get a list of the dentists who accept Medicaid patients. It lets you know they aren't "high end" if you know what I mean. It might also be a sign that they actually care about people or at least might be willing to take a reasonable fee for service. Just a thought.

The dentist I was seeing in Cape Coral would probably let you die on the sidewalk screaming in pain without full payment. I hate to tell you what my last root canal cost and I still can't chew on that side. (sorry for the rant)

I wish you a lot of luck. Nothing is worse than a toothache. Well, I used to say that until I broke my toe. I think it's a toss-up!
http://bestsmileys.com/crying/2.gif (broken link)

Edit: One more thing....if you can possibly get a credit card, most offices take Visa and Mastercard. It's not ideal, but in rough times that's often the way I paid for services and then paid off the card when I was back in the black.

[1redrose]

Thank you justNancy. Yep, broken toes hurt real bad!! Thank goodness I haven't had a toothache and broke toe at the same time! I think they would have to sedate me! LOL
I will take your suggestion, and again, thanks so much. :-D

[justNancy]

Thanks for thanking me!

I just thought of something else. (I'm getting old, so my mind works in shifts!) Edison College in Ft Myers teaches dental hygiene, so maybe there's a dental clinic there.

Just Googled and it says:

"The dental program instruction takes place in the classroom and in the Edison College Dental Clinic. The dental clinic, housed in the new Health Sciences building on the Fort Myers campus, served 2,330 patients in the last 12 months and still has a waiting list."

I have no idea what the quality of care is like, but you might want to call and ask for information.

[1redrose]

Oh wow! I didn't think of that, thanks again! You're super!!

[tommy-105]

Originally Posted by justnancy

(i'm getting old, so my mind works in shifts!)

lol

[hiknapster]

Lu Lu Dental is legendary in Lee County for taking people with and without insurance and being very reasonable. It's a husband and wife team. Very good and they will take you nights and weekends.

Lu Lu Dental, Fort Myers FL 33907 -- MerchantCircle.com

[1redrose]

Thank you hiknapster, I went to their web site and will call the tomorrow! You are all great! Thank you. :-)