Guides to affordable dental care
Short, practical guides for getting dental work done when money is tight. Every claim links to a public source like the ADA, NIH or HRSA, and every fee comes from a school's own website.
What to expect at a dental school clinic
How dental school clinics work: the screening visit, long appointments, student dentists checked by faculty, real intake fees, and how to get in.
Read the guide (5 min) →How to get a root canal without insurance
What a root canal involves, why the crown matters, and where to get one cheaper without insurance: dental schools, health centers, Medicaid and more.
Read the guide (5 min) →Emergency dental care with no money or insurance
Toothache or broken tooth and no money? When to go to the ER, what it can't fix, and cheaper urgent options: dental school urgent care, health centers and 211.
Read the guide (5 min) →Dental savings plans vs. dental insurance, explained simply
A plain-English comparison of dental savings (discount) plans and dental insurance: how each works, waiting periods, what state regulators warn about, and who each fits.
Read the guide (5 min) →These guides are general information, not medical advice. Fees and policies change, so call a clinic to confirm before you go.