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Advantage Health Centers - Alexandrine
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Community Health Center
Central City Health 3rd Ave
1240 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226-2505
Central City Health 3rd Ave is a community health center dental clinic in Detroit, MI, operated by Detroit Cntrl Cty Community Mntl.
The health center is open about 43.8 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1240 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 313-578-6123 |
| Operated by | Detroit Cntrl Cty Community Mntl |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
Common Questions
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.
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.
How soon could I be seen?
Dental waits at health centers are frequently longer than medical waits, and can run weeks for a routine appointment. Ask for the next available and also whether they hold same-day slots for pain, which is a different queue.
What if this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
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.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Detroit Cntrl Cty Community Mntl 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Michigan 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
1240 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226
The published number is 313-578-6123. 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by Detroit Cntrl Cty Community Mntl
Detroit Cntrl Cty Community Mntl runs this clinic as its only site, so there is one scheduling line and one waiting list. If nothing is available, the nearby clinics below are the next call.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Advantage Health Centers - Alexandrine — Detroit, about 1.5 miles away
- University Health Center - St. Antoine — Detroit, about 1.7 miles away
- COVENANT COMMUNITY CARE INC. — Detroit, about 1.8 miles away
- COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES (CHASS) — Detroit, about 2.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Central City Health 3rd Ave
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
University Health Center - St. Antoine
4201 Saint Antoine St STE 7A, Detroit, MI 48201-2153 1.7 miles away
Community Health Center
COVENANT COMMUNITY CARE INC.
559 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216-2200 1.8 miles away
Community Health Center
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES (CHASS)
5635 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209-3185 2.6 miles away
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