<prompt> Human: Hey guys, hopefully someone here can help me out. I know this subreddit probably isnt the perfect fit for this topic, but here goes -As a child, I was never taken to the dentist. Ive only been once, and that was last year. They did a cleaning and basically told me what I already knew: my teeth are extremely screwed up. I have extra teeth that wont come out, teeth growing in wrong directions, etc. Now, I dont look like a monster, but it is quite unattractive. Whats worse is that Im in college and in the music business, where looks are extremely important. Problem is, I and my family are completely broke, but Im not eligible for full Medicaid somehow only making between 10,000-15,000 a year is too much money?. The dental insurance I am eligible for is expensive and doesnt even cover orthodontics, which I need.So, how do I go about fixing this? Im tired of being so self conscious about my teeth. It has affected every relationship Ive been in, and my overall confidence suffers daily. :  <response>: See if there are dental schools near you. You can often get deeply discounted supervised procedures done by the students. Not sure if this will help with orthodontics but its something to look into especially for regular dental care going forward. 