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The Wellness Plan Medical Center - Pontiac
46156 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342-5033
The Wellness Plan Medical Center - Pontiac is a community health center dental clinic in Pontiac, MI, operated by The Wellness Plan, which runs 3 clinics in Michigan.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 46156 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 248-897-0900 |
| Operated by | The Wellness Plan |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The Wellness Plan sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. 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. Michigan 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
46156 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
The published number is 248-897-0900. 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
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.
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.
What if I need a specialist they do not have?
You would normally be referred out, and a referral from a health center does not carry the discount with it — the outside specialist charges their own fee. Ask what the referral would cost before starting anything that depends on it, because that is the point where an affordable plan often stops being affordable.
I have private dental insurance. Is it worth using here?
Often yes, and the two combine: the clinic bills your plan and the discount applies to what is left. Ask whether they are in network for your plan, because out-of-network billing can leave you paying more than the discounted cash price.
What if I cannot get there?
Ask whether the clinic has transport assistance or can tell you what local programs exist — many health centers help with this and it is rarely advertised. Your county health department is the other place that knows.
Other Clinics Operated by The Wellness Plan
The Wellness Plan operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Michigan. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- Joslyn Smile Center — Pontiac, about 2.1 miles away
- North Oakland Health Center — Pontiac, about 2.8 miles away
- Baldwin Family Medicine Center — Pontiac, about 3.7 miles away
- The Wellness Plan, Northwest Medical Center — Oak Park, about 13.4 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call The Wellness Plan Medical Center - Pontiac
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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North Oakland Health Center
1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341-1032 2.8 miles away
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Baldwin Family Medicine Center
1701 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340-3412 3.7 miles away
Community Health Center
The Wellness Plan, Northwest Medical Center
21040 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237-3025 13.4 miles away
Before you call
