Community Health Center
HEALing Community Center - Douglasville
3666 Highway 5, Suite 102, Douglasville, GA 30135-6940 13.9 miles away
Community Health Center
YourTown Health
643 Main St, Palmetto, GA 30268-1138
YourTown Health is a community health center dental clinic in Palmetto, GA, operated by Palmetto Health Council.
The health center is open about 50 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 643 Main St, Palmetto, GA 30268 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 770-463-4644 |
| Operated by | Palmetto Health Council |
| 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:
- Cleanings
- Dental examinations
- Extractions
- Fillings
- Medicaid
- Sliding fee discount
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
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.
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.
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
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 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 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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Palmetto Health Council sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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 Georgia 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
643 Main St, Palmetto, GA 30268
The published number is 770-463-4644. 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
Palmetto Health Council provided 4,476 dental visits and 1,495 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 6.03 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Palmetto Health Council
This is the only site Palmetto Health Council operates, which means a single waiting list with no sister clinic to try instead. The nearby clinics listed below are the alternative.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- HEALing Community Center - Douglasville — Douglasville, about 13.9 miles away
- Healing Community Center — Atlanta, about 20 miles away
- THE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER AT WEST END — Atlanta, about 20.3 miles away
- SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER - East Point Clinic — Atlanta, about 20.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Confirmed Dental Services
Dental CleaningDental ExamsFillingsTooth Extraction
Call YourTown Health
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Healing Community Center
1188 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310-1754 20 miles away
Community Health Center
THE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER AT WEST END
868 York Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310-2791 20.3 miles away
Community Health Center
SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER - East Point Clinic
1100 Cleveland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344-3602 20.5 miles away
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