{"id":539,"date":"2017-03-04T15:10:29","date_gmt":"2017-03-04T22:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=539"},"modified":"2017-03-04T15:10:29","modified_gmt":"2017-03-04T22:10:29","slug":"affordable-dental-care-domestic-violence-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/affordable-dental-care-domestic-violence-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Dental Care for Domestic Violence Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don’t know if there is a program available to help me, but I’m just hoping. I was in a difficult relationship where there was physical abuse. Most of my teeth have been broken or damaged, so my smile is ugly. I’ve left the abuser, but that puts me in the predicament of having to provide for myself. I’m having trouble getting a job because of my appearance. I can’t even get an entry level job such as working in a fast food place or a mall shop. I’m sure it’s my appearance keeping me from being hired, but I have no money to do anything about it. Are there any affordable ways to help people in my predicament?<\/p>\n

Eileen K. – Washington<\/p>\n

Eileen,<\/p>\n

I’m sorry for what you’ve had to live through. Let me say, however, that you’re brave and strong for getting out of that situation. You’re likely right that the damage to your smile is keeping you from being hired. Though it is unfair, we’re an appearance driven society. I have a few things I want you to try out.<\/p>\n

1. Do an internet search for an “affordable dentist<\/a>” in your area. Dentists often go into the field because they want to help people. Dentists who advertise as affordable tend to be even more compassionate. They charge less because they want to help people without resources. If you explain your situation, you’ll likely find a dentist willing to work with you.<\/p>\n

2. Another option is a longshot, but it’s worth trying. The Give Back a Smile Program is designed to help victims of domestic violence. Dentists donate their time to repair the smiles of victims who’ve suffered domestic violence. Obviously, they don’t have unlimited resources, but it’s worth applying.<\/p>\n

3. Dental schools will treat patients at discounted prices. Bear in mind that those treating you are still learning, but they are well supervised by their instructors. <\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Kevin Peck<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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