Community Health Center
SIHF Healthcare - Illini Family
2900 Frank Scott Pkwy W, #980, Belleville, IL 62223-5000 1.5 miles away
Community Health Center
SIHF Healthcare - West Belleville
7210 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62223-3038
SIHF Healthcare - West Belleville is a community health center dental clinic in Belleville, IL, operated by Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, which runs 8 clinics in Illinois.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 7210 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62223 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 618-398-8840 |
| Operated by | Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation |
| 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. Because Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Illinois 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
The treatments available at this clinic are not listed publicly. Health center dental programs usually cover examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions; root canals, dentures and oral surgery are the ones that vary, and are often referred out.
Planning Your Visit
7210 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62223
The published number is 618-398-8840. 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
What if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
What happens at a first appointment?
Usually an examination with X-rays, sometimes a cleaning, and normally no treatment beyond that — anything found is scheduled for a later visit. Those items are billed separately, which is where unexpected first-visit charges come from. Ask for a written treatment plan with itemized costs before agreeing to anything, so you can stage the work over time if you need to.
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.
Can I get an itemized receipt?
Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.
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.
Do I have to pay on the day?
Commonly yes, at least the discounted portion, and some clinics ask for it before treatment rather than after. Ask what is due at the first visit, because a discount determination and the first appointment are sometimes separate visits.
Other Clinics Operated by Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation operates 7 other clinics in 6 other communities in Illinois. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- SIHF Healthcare - Illini Family — Belleville, about 1.5 miles away
- SIHF Healthcare - Belleville Pediatrics — Belleville, about 2 miles away
- SIHF Healthcare - Centreville — East Saint Louis, about 3.4 miles away
- Affinia Healthcare at The St. Louis Dental Center — Saint Louis, about 9.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call SIHF Healthcare - West Belleville
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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SIHF Healthcare - Belleville Pediatrics
2900 Frank Scott Pkwy W STE 950, Belleville, IL 62223-5010 2 miles away
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SIHF Healthcare - Centreville
6000 Bond Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62207-2328 3.4 miles away
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Affinia Healthcare at The St. Louis Dental Center
1500 Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63104-3024 9.7 miles away
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