How to get 100% free braces in near Los Angeles CA?

Question

Hello ...
I am in foster care so I have no one to pay for my braces. So this is why I am coming to you to ask where is it possible to receive free braces for teeth in southern CA possibly near L.A I've been to multiple orthodontist && they all say my teeth are messed up, unfortunately not enough for medical(my insurance) to cover it 100%. They said I have a classification 1, crowding in front, && a slight overbite..... && id have to wear them for a year && a half, to 2 years. I have been trying to get braces since 5th or 6th grade when I used to live with my mum.
If there is any programs for foster youth or any other ways of receiving free braces please let me know...
I have heard of people who donate their time as charity work for kids who can't afford them to receive free braces unfortunately I have no idea if this is true or who I would even contact for such thing anyways I appreciate your help thank you.

Answer 1

Braces In Los Angeles

Answer 2

There is a Los Angeles based charity "Share A Smile" which offers dental care to in-need and at risk youth in LA, and southern California. However, I do believe they mainly offer primary care, and don't work too far into orthodontics or corrective dentistry. Also, the fact that you do carry insurance (wether it will only cover in partial or not) may disqualify you from any charity which offers dental and orthodontic care. This is no reason to go out and drop your insurance. Also, 99.9% of Insurance plans will not cover Orthodontic care in full. Reason being is that in most cases it (braces) are considered "cosmetic" and not "primary" care. Compare this to submitting a breast reduction to your insurance. They would consider it "cosmetic" and MAY cover partial payment if the surgery was needed to correct back problems. This is the same for your braces, you are needing them for mostly cosmetic reasons, but that doesn't mean that overcrowding can't cause other oral problems. Case in point, they may cover partial payment. Still, apply to Share A Smile and see if you can get accepted, they will only be taking applications for July/August so the sooner you apply the better. Their website is www.shareasmile.com



You may also consider crowd funding your braces. This is where you make a video and tell your story, and see if you can get others to donate to your dental care based on their emotion, or personal connection to your story. You can get a crowd funding page set up at www.crowdfunding.com

Answer 3

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