Community Health Center
The Charles White Family Health Center
990 Cody Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608-4833 5.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Semmes Health Center
3810 Wulff Rd E, Semmes, AL 36575-5256
Semmes Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Semmes, AL, operated by Mobile County Board of Health, which runs 6 clinics in Alabama.
The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 3810 Wulff Rd E, Semmes, AL 36575 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 251-445-0582 |
| Operated by | Mobile County Board of Health |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The scale belongs to Mobile County Board of Health, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. Get the assessment done first; it changes what the whole plan costs, not just the first visit. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Alabama decides its own adult dental benefit, which ranges from comprehensive to emergency extractions only depending on the state and the year. Children are covered everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Services
Service and coverage information recorded for this clinic includes:
- Medicaid
Treatments offered and insurance accepted change over time, and services not listed here may still be available. Contact the clinic to confirm what is currently offered.
Planning Your Visit
3810 Wulff Rd E, Semmes, AL 36575
The published number is 251-445-0582. At larger organizations it may reach central scheduling rather than the dental department, so say which clinic you are calling about and that it is for dental care.
Before making the trip, check: the dental hours, and which days appointments run, whether new dental patients are being taken, and the current wait, what a first visit costs, before and after any discount, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
What if I have no income at all?
Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.
Can I just walk in?
Rarely for dental, even where the medical side takes walk-ins. Dental chairs are booked by appointment because each one occupies a room and a clinician for a set time. Call first; a walk-in dental visit is usually reserved for emergencies.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
How do they work out what I pay?
From your household income and family size, checked against a scale the clinic sets itself. That is why a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to take.
Do I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
Other Clinics Operated by Mobile County Board of Health
Mobile County Board of Health operates 5 other clinics in 3 other communities in Alabama. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. What is treated at one site is no guide to another, so confirm with the clinic you actually intend to visit.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- The Charles White Family Health Center — Mobile, about 5.2 miles away
- Eight Mile Health Center — Mobile, about 8.2 miles away
- West Mobile Family Medical Center — Mobile, about 9.2 miles away
- FRANKLIN MEDICAL MALL — Mobile, about 12.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Semmes Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Eight Mile Health Center
4009 Saint Stephens Rd, Mobile, AL 36612-1231 8.2 miles away
Community Health Center
West Mobile Family Medical Center
801 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609-2923 9.2 miles away
Community Health Center
FRANKLIN MEDICAL MALL
1303 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave, Mobile, AL 36603-5398 12.5 miles away
Before you call
