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Estero Health Center
19701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33908-4818
Estero Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Fort Myers, FL, operated by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, which runs 8 clinics in Florida.
The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 19701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33908 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 239-332-0417 |
| Operated by | Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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.
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.
Is there help if I do not speak English?
Health centers are required to provide language assistance and most have interpreting available, in person or by phone. Say which language you need when you book rather than on the day, so an interpreter can be arranged for the appointment.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
What if I do not have a phone for them to call back on?
Tell them at the point of booking and ask how they will contact you — some clinics will use an email address, a shelter or a relative’s number. Missing a call back about an appointment is a common way to lose a slot that was already booked.
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.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. Have them assess you before treatment is agreed, not after the first appointment. 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. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Florida has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
19701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33908
The published number is 239-332-0417. This can be a general line rather than the dental desk. Naming both the clinic and the department saves being transferred twice.
Worth confirming before you travel: 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
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida provided 154,795 dental visits and 51,979 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 126.89 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida operates 7 other clinics in 5 other communities in Florida. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Summerlin Health Center — Fort Myers, about 7.7 miles away
- Bonita Springs Health Center — Bonita Springs, about 9.5 miles away
- BROADWAY DENTAL OFFICE — Fort Myers, about 11.2 miles away
- FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN — Fort Myers, about 12.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Estero Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Bonita Springs Health Center
11921 Saradrienne Ln, Bonita Springs, FL 34135-5911 9.5 miles away
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BROADWAY DENTAL OFFICE
3600 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901-8002 11.2 miles away
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FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN
2232 Grand Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901-3717 12.9 miles away
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