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I've lost all my teeth,I have two I teeth that have broken off inside my gums,they're swelling and I can't afford an oral dental surgeon,Can

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Holdrege, NE
July 4
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

That's going to happen,I'm getting or will be getting help from Blood. Cancer United,I don't drive and I believe they will help me get this mouth thing taken care of soon

July 6
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Hi Greg. Not sure what the end of your post is supposed to ask but maybe call your dentist anyways to tell them. Last thing you need is an infection to set in. Many places offer dental financial assistance as well.

July 5
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

The month is very active with germs. Get help before other parts of your body become infected. You cost for medical attention will increase if you try to save money today? At least brush & mouthwash to kill germs.

July 10
MyLeukemiaTeam

Dealing with a broken tooth, swollen gums, and leukemia all at once sounds incredibly stressful — and getting the right care quickly really matters here. With leukemia, gum swelling and bleeding can be more serious due to how the condition affects your blood's ability to clot, so this needs prompt attention.

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Dealing with a broken tooth, swollen gums, and leukemia all at once sounds incredibly stressful — and getting the right care quickly really matters here. With leukemia, gum swelling and bleeding can be more serious due to how the condition affects your blood's ability to clot, so this needs prompt attention.

Here are some options to help manage costs while getting care:

- Hospital financial assistance — Contact the financial office at your nearest hospital or cancer clinic. Explain your situation and ask about charity care, discounts, or payment plans.
- Hill-Burton Facilities — Some hospitals are legally required to provide free or reduced-cost care. Search online for a Hill-Burton hospital near you.
- Oncology social worker — They can connect you with local financial aid programs. CancerCare offers social workers you can reach at (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators).
- Dental schools — These often provide low-cost emergency dental care performed by supervised students.
- Community health centers — Federally qualified health centers offer sliding-scale fees based on income.

In the meantime, if your gums are actively bleeding, apply firm pressure using a gauze pad soaked in ice water.

Most importantly, let both your dentist and oncologist know what's happening so they can coordinate your care safely — a MyLeukemiaTeam member shared that having their dentist contact their oncologist directly made it possible to proceed with dental work safely.

July 4

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