Community Health Center
CHC OF STAMFORD @ FIFTH STREET
22 5th St, Stamford, CT 06905-5012 6.8 miles away
Community Health Center
DAY STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
49 Day St, Norwalk, CT 06854-4901
DAY STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is a community health center dental clinic in Norwalk, CT, operated by Community Health Center, which runs 10 clinics in Connecticut.
The health center is open about 49 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 49 Day St, Norwalk, CT 06854 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 203-854-9292 |
| Operated by | Community Health Center |
| 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 Community Health Center, 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.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care and periodontics, for gum disease practice at this address. That is not the same as the clinic taking new patients for those treatments, or the discount covering them, so name the treatment when you call.
Planning Your Visit
49 Day St, Norwalk, CT 06854
The published number is 203-854-9292. 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 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.
Is the building accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Federally supported facilities are subject to accessibility requirements, but the practical questions — whether the dental chair can be transferred to, whether the accessible entrance is the one you would arrive at — are worth asking directly rather than assuming from the front door.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Community Health Center
Community Health Center operates 9 other clinics in 6 other communities 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.
- CHC OF STAMFORD @ FIFTH STREET — Stamford, about 6.8 miles away
- Franklin Street Community Health Center — Stamford, about 6.9 miles away
- OPTIMUS on the Boulevard — Stamford, about 7 miles away
- SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HLTH CTR, INC — Bridgeport, about 11.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call DAY STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Franklin Street Community Health Center
141 Franklin St, Stamford, CT 06901-1014 6.9 miles away
Community Health Center
OPTIMUS on the Boulevard
1351 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902-2419 7 miles away
Community Health Center
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HLTH CTR, INC
46 Albion St, Bridgeport, CT 06605-2602 11.5 miles away
Before you call
