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Primary Health Care Center Trenton
13570 N Main St, Trenton, GA 30752-2012
Primary Health Care Center Trenton is a community health center dental clinic in Trenton, GA, operated by Primary Health Care Center of Dade, which runs 2 clinics in Georgia.
The health center is open about 51 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 13570 N Main St, Trenton, GA 30752 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 706-657-7575 |
| Operated by | Primary Health Care Center of Dade |
| 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
Does Georgia Medicaid cover adult dental work?
That is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states, ranging from comprehensive to emergency extractions only. Dental coverage for children enrolled in Medicaid is a required benefit everywhere. Our Medicaid dental page covers how to check where your state stands now.
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.
Do I need to be a US citizen?
No. The Health Center Program does not set citizenship or immigration status as a condition of being seen, and clinics in it are not required to ask. What they do need is something to work out your fee, which is income and household size rather than status. If this is the thing keeping you from calling, ask what they require before you decide not to go.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
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.
Do I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The scale belongs to Primary Health Care Center of Dade, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. 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
13570 N Main St, Trenton, GA 30752
The published number is 706-657-7575. 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Primary Health Care Center of Dade
Primary Health Care Center of Dade operates one other clinic elsewhere in Georgia. 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
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Homeless Health Care Center — Chattanooga, about 15.4 miles away
- Chattanooga Hamilton County Health Department — Chattanooga, about 16.2 miles away
- Cempa Dental Clinic — Chattanooga, about 16.2 miles away
- Gilbert Elementary SBHC — La Fayette, about 16.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Primary Health Care Center Trenton
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Chattanooga Hamilton County Health Department
921 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2165 16.2 miles away
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Cempa Dental Clinic
1042 E 3rd St STE 100, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2110 16.2 miles away
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Gilbert Elementary SBHC
87 S Burnt Mill Rd, La Fayette, GA 30728-4263 16.9 miles away
Before you call
