Dearest Dr. Preziosi, I am a 47yr.old female. I was wondering if you can help me? I am not able to find a dentist who will take medicaid. I am desperate for a beautiful smile. I have a brain tumor and that is why I am on S.S.I.  I have missing teeth and live in Carson City N.V. Please if you have any idea's I would be so grateful!!!!!! I guess I wrote because you have such a kind looking, caring face. I will be delighted with any information you can provide.

Dr. Preziosi: I think the best solution to your situation is to seek treatment at a Dental School that is close to you. Most Dental Schools treat patients for a fraction of what a private office must charge and often have programs in which needy patients don't have to pay at all. The down side to Dental School treatment is that it takes a lot longer to complete you treatment than it would in private office and you will be treated by students.