Where can you get free or low cost dental care in Louisiana?

Answer 1

Sexton Dental in Florence, South Carolina has very low cost dental clinics, it is definitely worth the drive if you need a lot of work. They have a web site with prices listed. My husband had 28 teeth pulled and a set of dentures made for $740. Their economy dentures only cost about $100 a plate, extractions are $40 apiece if not buying dentures and only $18 apiece if you do buy the dentures. They have 1 day service, they pull teeth in the morning and give you your dentures that afternoon. Cavities and cleanings are around $80.

A bit more:

Many dental colleges offer very low cost, and sometimes even free, dental care. Check with all the colleges to see which ones in your area may offer these services.

The dental procedures are performed by dentists who are working on their residency, much like an M.D. working in a hospital during his residency. They work under the supervision of experienced dental professors, so you would be in very good hands and save a lot of money for the services.

Answer 2

Many dental colleges offer free or very low cost dental services. These services are performed by dental students who have already completed the required coursework to qualify them to do these procedures, and they work under the close supervision of experienced dental professors, much like an M.D. doing his or her residency. I'm not sure which ones do participate in this program, but you can check with the ones in the major cities in Louisiana, such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria, Monroe, and Shreveport.

There may be others in the state that aren't coming to mind at the moment, but if you just google Louisiana Dental Colleges, that should help, too.

Answer 3

Contact your state's health department

There are various assistance programs that vary from state to state, so you may want to contact your state dental society to see if there are programs in your area. Another possible source of lower-cost dental care is a dental school clinic. Generally, dental costs in school clinics are reduced and may include only partial payment for professional services covering the cost of materials and equipment. Your state dental society can tell you if there is a dental school clinic in your area.

Locate individual state health assistance programs - http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

Answer 4

Contact your state's health department

There are various assistance programs that vary from state to state, so you may want to contact your state dental society to see if there are programs in your area. Another possible source of lower-cost dental care is a dental school clinic. Generally, dental costs in school clinics are reduced and may include only partial payment for professional services covering the cost of materials and equipment. Your state dental society can tell you if there is a dental school clinic in your area.

Locate individual state health assistance programs - http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

Answer 5

If there is a dental school (college) nearby, you may be able to get your dental work done there, if not for free, then at least at a very reduced cost.

You can also check with the ADA (American Dental Association) to see what programs they can recommend for free dental service, as well as your local Dept. of Health and Family Services.

Answer 6

Try UTMB dental branch in medial center.