Community Health Center
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
1205 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052-3409 3.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Lorain County Health and Dentistry
3745 Grove Ave, Lorain, OH 44055-2734
Lorain County Health and Dentistry is a community health center dental clinic in Lorain, OH, operated by Lorain County Health & Dentistry, which runs 3 clinics in Ohio.
The health center is open about 47.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 3745 Grove Ave, Lorain, OH 44055 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 440-240-1655 |
| Operated by | Lorain County Health & Dentistry |
| 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. The scale belongs to Lorain County Health & Dentistry, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Ohio 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
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.
Planning Your Visit
3745 Grove Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
The published number is 440-240-1655. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
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.
How large is the dental program?
No dental activity figures have been published for this organization in a form we can tie to it, so the size of the program here is unknown. Asking how many days a week a dentist is in gets you further than asking how big the clinic is.
Does Ohio Medicaid cover adult dental work?
That is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states, ranging from comprehensive to emergency extractions only. Dental coverage for children enrolled in Medicaid is a required benefit everywhere. Our Medicaid dental page covers how to check where your state stands now.
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.
Do I need to be a US citizen?
No. The Health Center Program does not set citizenship or immigration status as a condition of being seen, and clinics in it are not required to ask. What they do need is something to work out your fee, which is income and household size rather than status. If this is the thing keeping you from calling, ask what they require before you decide not to go.
Other Clinics Operated by Lorain County Health & Dentistry
Lorain County Health & Dentistry operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Ohio. 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
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Lorain County Health & Dentistry — Lorain, about 3.1 miles away
- Oberlin — Oberlin, about 11.7 miles away
- Ann B Reichsman Community Health Center — Cleveland, about 19.8 miles away
- Ridge Community Health Center — Cleveland, about 19.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Lorain County Health and Dentistry
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Oberlin
260 S Main St, Oberlin, OH 44074-1773 11.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Ann B Reichsman Community Health Center
3545 Ridge Rd, Ste 2, Cleveland, OH 44102-5465 19.8 miles away
Community Health Center
Ridge Community Health Center
3569 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44102-5443 19.8 miles away
Before you call
