Community Health Center
Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. - - Brandon
1551 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042-2408 33.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. - - Raleigh
226 Whiteoak Ave, Raleigh, MS 39153-6082
Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. - - Raleigh is a community health center dental clinic in Raleigh, MS, operated by Family Health Care Clinic, which runs 4 clinics across 2 states.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 226 Whiteoak Ave, Raleigh, MS 39153 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 601-782-9919 |
| Operated by | Family Health Care Clinic |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The scale belongs to Family Health Care Clinic, 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.
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 Mississippi 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
226 Whiteoak Ave, Raleigh, MS 39153
The published number is 601-782-9919. 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 Family Health Care Clinic
Family Health Care Clinic operates 3 other clinics across 2 states, 2 of them in Mississippi. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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.
- Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. - - Brandon — Brandon, about 33.1 miles away
- FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Laurel, about 33.5 miles away
- JASPER MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC — Heidelberg, about 33.6 miles away
- JACKSON HINDS COMP HEALTH CENTER - Medical Plaza — Jackson, about 43.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. - - Raleigh
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
117 S 11th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440-4312 33.5 miles away
Community Health Center
JASPER MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC
309 Pine St, Heidelberg, MS 39439 33.6 miles away
Community Health Center
JACKSON HINDS COMP HEALTH CENTER - Medical Plaza
866 Medical Plz, Jackson, MS 39204-4948 43.3 miles away
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