Dental care can be a pain in the pocket, and some might not have the coverage they need. Family Dentistry, a local dentist office will try to help by relieving financial burdens and make it easier for people to smile by offering free extractions on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Carolyn Aranda is ready for Family Dentistry’s Day of Giving, which includes an exam and teeth extractions.
“I know that I need some teeth removed,” Aranda said.
Tony JaramilloShe explained that being diabetic further complicated her dental issues.
“I am a type one diabetic, and diabetes ruins your teeth,” Aranda said.
According to Texas Health and Human Services , for every adult aged 19 or older with medical insurance, there are three adults without dental insurance, which can make procedures like this costly.
“Medicaid doesn’t cover extractions or any kind of work that we need,” Aranda said.
Dr. Rony Yassin of Family Dentistry , located off of SPID, stepped in to help with their seventh annual “Day of Giving”.