Community Health Center
La Mesa Family Dental Clinic
7557 El Cajon Blvd, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942-7823 1.8 miles away
Community Health Center
La Maestra Lemon Grove Clinic
7967 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-1809
La Maestra Lemon Grove Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in Lemon Grove, CA, operated by La Maestra Family Clinic, which runs 8 clinics in California.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 7967 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 619-741-7423 |
| Operated by | La Maestra Family Clinic |
| 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 La Maestra Family Clinic, 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. California 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
The treatments available at this clinic are not listed publicly. Health center dental programs usually cover examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions; root canals, dentures and oral surgery are the ones that vary, and are often referred out.
Planning Your Visit
7967 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
The published number is 619-741-7423. 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
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.
When is the dental clinic open?
Dental hours are frequently shorter than the hours posted for the health center as a whole, and they are not published in a form we can confirm for this clinic. Ask for the dental schedule specifically rather than the center’s.
What if I have no fixed address?
Say so when you call rather than leaving the field blank. Health centers see people without stable housing routinely, some hold a specific program for it, and a shelter or day center address is normally accepted for the paperwork. Not having an address is not a disqualification.
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.
Is this the only option in Lemon Grove?
It is the only clinic of this kind we hold for Lemon Grove itself. Clinics of this kind cluster around larger towns, so the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page and are frequently worth the journey.
Is dental priced the same as medical here?
Not always. Dental is sometimes on its own fee schedule at the same clinic, and laboratory costs for a crown or denture are often billed on top of the discounted fee. Ask specifically about dental rather than assuming the medical answer applies.
Other Clinics Operated by La Maestra Family Clinic
La Maestra Family Clinic operates 7 other clinics in 3 other communities in California. 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.
- La Mesa Family Dental Clinic — La Mesa, about 1.8 miles away
- La Mesa Family Health Center — La Mesa, about 2 miles away
- East County Wellness Center — La Mesa, about 2 miles away
- Grossmont Spring Valley Family Health Center — Spring Valley, about 2.1 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call La Maestra Lemon Grove Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
East County Wellness Center
8530 La Mesa Blvd STE 306, La Mesa, CA 91942-0967 2 miles away
Community Health Center
La Mesa Family Health Center
8530 La Mesa Blvd, Ste 200, La Mesa, CA 91942-0966 2 miles away
Community Health Center
Grossmont Spring Valley Family Health Center
8788 Jamacha Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977-4035 2.1 miles away
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