<prompt> Human: I have to say, Im pretty uninformed about all this stuff. Ive been researching for a while, but if I seem wrong about something let me know cause idk what Im doing.Basically, the story is that my mom was broke and had three kids, etc etc etc, and she never took me to a dentist. Now Im 21 and I spend every day of my life terrified of someone seeing my teeth. I dont really know a lot about dental procedures, but I know I need to have at least two teeth pulled theyre extremely rotted and Im pretty sure one is a baby tooth that just never came out, right in the front of my mouth. I know I have a bunch of cavities and just overall really awful teeth.Im in college and super broke. I have no income besides scholarships that go toward school and rent. Ive been trying to save any extra money toward getting dental help, but I realize that its probably going to be more than I can pay. I ended up getting a loan for school 5000 and Im hoping to use that money to at least start on fixing my teeth. However, I have no insurance. Ive seen a few tips online for people in this situation. One is to travel to Mexico or somewhere, but 1 I dont have a passport, 2 that sounds extremely sketchy, and 3 cant really take time off of school. Another one I saw was to go to a dental college because theyre apparently cheap. Well, the closest one to me is about two hours away my car is old and crappy, barely drives and has no AC so that would suck. If that truly is the best option, I guess I can handle driving that far. Again, Im really at a loss for what to do. I looked up that closest dental school and there are no prices on their website, and Im not sure if they offer payment plans or anything. Ive also read that dental insurance is not really worth it for these circumstances.I would love some opinions and tips on what the best course of action would be for me in this situation. Is there an option Im overlooking? Whats my best bet for getting dental help? Thanks in advance for any answers or help you can give.  <response>: I would call some local dentists to explain your situation and see if they might have a sliding fee scale, offer payment plans, etc. Initially youd need an exam and a cleaning and from there they would outline what work you need done. You can first ask about the exam and cleaning. I would call several reputable dentists to get the best price. Some do specials on your first visit and then at least youd know what to expect moving forward. 