Dental care is a crucial part of overall health. It can impact everything from your appearance to your relationships. Luckily, Medicaid is designed to help people who can’t afford their own healthcare.
The program is federally supported, and each state organizes it to fit the needs of their residents. It’s important to know what services are covered and whether your dentist accepts Medicaid.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the best ways to replace lost teeth. They look and feel like natural teeth, and they help restore your confidence.
Implants are made of titanium, which fuse with the jawbone to secure the tooth replacement (crown or bridge). They can be placed in both the upper and lower jaw.
Dental implants are a great solution for missing teeth, but they can only be recommended if patients have sufficient bone and gums to support them. Uncontrolled chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or cancer, can slow the process of healing and integration.
Fillings
Whether it’s silver amalgam, porcelain or tooth-colored composite, your teeth will benefit from our strong, durable fillings. These fillings are custom blended to resemble your tooth enamel and they’re bonding properties eliminate* the need for excessive tooth preparation; making them ideal for restoration in aesthetically challenging areas.
Free or low cost dental care in Florida is offered to the poor, disadvantaged and uninsured through several dozen non-profit and government dental clinics and volunteer dentists. These locations provide preventive care, X-rays and cleanings for children and adults.
Crowns
If you have a tooth that has been damaged by decay, then a dental crown may be an option for you. This treatment offers a variety of benefits and is a long-term solution to restore a tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance.
Dentists offer several types of crowns including porcelain, ceramic, metal-alloy, and resin composite. Choosing the right one for you is vitally important as it will affect your oral health and overall well-being.
Bridges
Dental clinics abound in Florida with several dozen locations that offer free and low cost dental care to the uninsured, underinsured and those who qualify under Medicaid, Medicare or social services. Some offer a full array of oral health services and others are more focused on providing emergency care for those who are less fortunate.
These centers are often part of the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or government rural clinic programs and no one is turned away. Some provide fluoride treatments, teeth whitening, sealants and even tooth extractions. Some even offer a mobile clinic that makes it easy to get help at home.
Root Canals
Root canals are a common dental treatment that can help remove infection in your tooth. They can also prevent a tooth from having to be extracted.
However, they can be expensive. You may want to consider using a dental discount plan to reduce your costs.
Prices for root canals vary by region and dentist office. Generally, molars (back teeth) are the most expensive because they require more work.
