Community Health Center
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Warren Avenue
321 N Warren Ave, Saginaw, MI 48607-1500 13.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bayside Monitor
3884 Monitor Rd, Bay City, MI 48706-9298
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bayside Monitor is a community health center dental clinic in Bay City, MI, operated by Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, which runs 5 clinics in Michigan.
The health center is open about 50 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 3884 Monitor Rd, Bay City, MI 48706 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 989-671-2000 |
| Operated by | Great Lakes Bay Health Centers |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Planning Your Visit
3884 Monitor Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
The published number is 989-671-2000. It may be a shared scheduling line. Say which site you mean and that you want dental rather than medical, or you can be booked into the wrong queue.
Things to settle on the phone first: 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.
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.
Costs and Coverage
Charges are set against household income and household size rather than a fixed fee schedule. Because Great Lakes Bay Health Centers sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. Ask them to run your household through it before you commit to a treatment plan. 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. What Michigan Medicaid covers for adults is a state decision and has been cut and restored in several states; for children the benefit is required nationally. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care 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.
Common Questions
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers operates 4 other clinics in 3 other communities in Michigan. Asking the scheduling line which site can see you soonest is usually faster than calling each in turn; the shortest wait is not always the closest clinic. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Warren Avenue — Saginaw, about 13.3 miles away
- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers David R. Gamez — Saginaw, about 13.5 miles away
- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bridgeport — Bridgeport, about 19.2 miles away
- STERLING AREA HEALTH CTR DENTAL — Alger, about 39.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bayside Monitor
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Great Lakes Bay Health Centers David R. Gamez
501 Lapeer Ave, Saginaw, MI 48607-1255 13.5 miles away
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Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bridgeport
6297 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, MI 48722-9635 19.2 miles away
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STERLING AREA HEALTH CTR DENTAL
5095 Rifle River Trl, Alger, MI 48610-9327 39.3 miles away
Before you call
