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StayWell Naugatuck Health Center
30 Church St, Naugatuck, CT 06770-4112
StayWell Naugatuck Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Naugatuck, CT, operated by Staywell Health Care, which runs 3 clinics in Connecticut.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 30 Church St, Naugatuck, CT 06770 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 203-756-8021 |
| Operated by | Staywell Health Care |
| 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 Staywell Health Care, 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. Connecticut 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
30 Church St, Naugatuck, CT 06770
The published number is 203-756-8021. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
Staywell Health Care provided 30,568 dental visits and 11,076 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 22.99 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
What if I need more work than I can afford?
Say that plainly at the start. A dentist who does not know the budget will quote the ideal plan. Told the constraint, they can usually say which item is urgent, which can wait a year, and where a cheaper option is clinically reasonable. Ask for the plan in writing so you can stage it.
I have private dental insurance. Is it worth using here?
Often yes, and the two combine: the clinic bills your plan and the discount applies to what is left. Ask whether they are in network for your plan, because out-of-network billing can leave you paying more than the discounted cash price.
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.
How do I get my records if I move away?
Ask for a copy of your chart and your X-rays, which you are entitled to. Recent images are worth having: a new dentist can often use them instead of taking their own, which saves a charge at the first visit somewhere else.
How soon could I be seen?
Dental waits at health centers are frequently longer than medical waits, and can run weeks for a routine appointment. Ask for the next available and also whether they hold same-day slots for pain, which is a different queue.
Would a dental school be cheaper?
For a large amount of work, often yes — but a school screens you first, may turn your case down, and takes months rather than weeks. A health center discounts by your income and can usually see you sooner. Our guide to dental school clinics compares the two.
Other Clinics Operated by Staywell Health Care
Staywell Health Care operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Connecticut. 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.
- StayWell South End Health Center — Waterbury, about 3.6 miles away
- COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF WATERBURY — Waterbury, about 4.8 miles away
- STAYWELL HEALTH CARE, INC. — Waterbury, about 4.9 miles away
- COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF MERIDEN — Meriden, about 13.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call StayWell Naugatuck Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF WATERBURY
51 N Elm St, Waterbury, CT 06702-1545 4.8 miles away
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STAYWELL HEALTH CARE, INC.
80 Phoenix Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702-1418 4.9 miles away
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COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF MERIDEN
134 State St, Meriden, CT 06450-3293 13.8 miles away
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