[Renotrigger]

When I was younger I had a bad addiction to crank and coke. I gave it up over 15 yrs ago but the damage was done. My teeth started to rot and break and fall out. Now I can't find a job because my teeth are so bad. So I figured I would find out a way to raise money so I can finally get them fixed. But I don't know if it's legal, or how to start if it is legal. Any info would be helpful. Thank you. I also don't know if it's consided Fund-raising or Charity.

[JudyKayTee]

You need to be a not-for-profit corporation under IRS laws in order to conduct a fund raiser.

Are there no dental schools in your area? They often do this work free or for very little charge.

[Renotrigger]

Thank you for your quick response JudyKayTee. Unfortunately it's not just pulling and drilling, I was told I need oral surgery. The cost at the time ( about 10 yrs ago) was around $14,000 with dental insurance, twice that without. But I will look into the local dental schools. Thanks again.

[JudyKayTee]

It's certainly a suggestion - in my area the dental school has been literally a lifesaver for a lot of people who don't have insurance.

I can't imagine what it would cost otherwise - I had a root canal, it failed, I had another root canal, it failed, I went to an Orthodontist, he did a surgical correction, he put a crown on the tooth, it cracked within 3 years, I needed a replacement crown. The total cost was almost $6,000 - for one tooth.