Community Health Center
PACOIMA HEALTH CENTER
12756 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331-1696 0.4 miles away
Community Health Center
Maclay Wellness Center
12451 Gain St, Pacoima, CA 91331-1642
Maclay Wellness Center is a community health center dental clinic in Pacoima, CA, operated by Northeast Valley Health, which runs 13 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 | 12451 Gain St, Pacoima, CA 91331 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 818-897-2193 |
| Operated by | Northeast Valley Health |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The scale belongs to Northeast Valley 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.
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
12451 Gain St, Pacoima, CA 91331
The published number is 818-897-2193. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
Northeast Valley Health provided 84,909 dental visits and 31,411 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 95.83 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Common Questions
Can I get dentures here?
Many health centers do dentures, and the discount can make them dramatically cheaper than private practice. The catch is laboratory costs, which are often billed on top of the discounted fee and are the bulk of the price. Ask for the total including laboratory work.
What if this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
Can I get an itemized receipt?
Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.
How large is the dental program?
Across all of its sites, Northeast Valley Health reported treating 31,411 dental patients in its most recent federal return. That is the organization rather than this address, and a large organization can still run a small dental room here, so it tells you the program is real and operating rather than how many chairs are in this building.
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.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Northeast Valley Health
Northeast Valley Health operates 12 other clinics in 10 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. The income assessment usually transfers between sites in the same organization, which saves repeating the paperwork. 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.
- PACOIMA HEALTH CENTER — Pacoima, less than a mile away
- NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION — San Fernando, about 2 miles away
- SFV Health Center, Inc. dba Elevate Health Center - 9375 San Fernando Rd STE 3A — Sun Valley, about 2.3 miles away
- Tri - State Community Healthcare Center — San Fernando, about 2.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Maclay Wellness Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION
1172 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340-1300 2 miles away
Community Health Center
SFV Health Center, Inc. dba Elevate Health Center - 9375 San Fernando Rd STE 3A
9375 San Fernando Rd, Sun Valley, CA 91352-1418 2.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Tri - State Community Healthcare Center
11273 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Suite 2, San Fernando, CA 91340-4357 2.6 miles away
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