Going to the dentist with no insurance?

I am almost positive I have a cavity :( But I have no dental insurance, what normally happens and how much do you think I will have to pay?
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As a dentist I can tell you that the cost of a filling depends on the depth of the cavity and the amount of decay associated. Talk with your dentist, he or she will usually be more than willing to help you set up some kind of payment plan. Another consideration might be to contact your local health department or department of family and childrens services, most county services in larger cities have a dentist on staff that provides dental care and little or no cost to the actual patient.
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