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Urgent help for a dental emergency.

Toothache can stop you from eating, sleeping or working, and a swollen jaw is not something to wait out. Extractions, fillings and root canals are rarely cheap. If a dental problem cannot wait, post it on AbegNa and get help paying the dentist.

Usual cost in Nigeria₦10,000 to ₦150,000
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When this happens

  • Your tooth is so painful you have not slept in two nights.
  • Your face is swelling and the dentist says it needs urgent treatment.
  • You broke a front tooth in a fall and need it fixed.

How AbegNa helps

  1. Ask. Say what you need for a dental emergency, up to ₦100,000, in your own voice.
  2. Share. Your request becomes a card for WhatsApp, Facebook and X.
  3. Receive. People give what they can. 0% commission. It goes to your own bank account.

Other places to try

Teaching hospital dental clinic

Dental departments in teaching hospitals usually cost less than private clinics.

Dental schools

Universities with dental schools often treat patients at lower cost under supervision.

Health insurance

Some HMO and state plans cover basic dental care like extractions.

Questions about a dental emergency

How much does dental treatment cost in Nigeria?

An extraction or filling can cost ₦10,000 to ₦40,000. A root canal and crown can cost ₦80,000 to ₦150,000 or more.

When is a toothache an emergency?

Swelling in the face or neck, fever, or trouble swallowing need care urgently. Go to a hospital quickly.

Can I post a dental need on AbegNa?

Yes. Post the amount, from ₦2,000 to ₦100,000, and share your link.

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