Community Health Center
Denver Harbor Ancillary Services
424 Hahlo St, Houston, TX 77020-3022 1.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons
3811 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020-8306
Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons is a community health center dental clinic in Houston, TX, operated by Legacy Community Health Services, which runs 4 clinics in Texas.
The health center is open about 48.3 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 3811 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 832-548-5000 |
| Operated by | Legacy Community Health Services |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
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.
Common Questions
What if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
What happens at a first appointment?
Usually an examination with X-rays, sometimes a cleaning, and normally no treatment beyond that — anything found is scheduled for a later visit. Those items are billed separately, which is where unexpected first-visit charges come from. Ask for a written treatment plan with itemized costs before agreeing to anything, so you can stage the work over time if you need to.
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.
Can I get an itemized receipt?
Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.
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.
Do I have to pay on the day?
Commonly yes, at least the discounted portion, and some clinics ask for it before treatment rather than after. Ask what is due at the first visit, because a discount determination and the first appointment are sometimes separate visits.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Legacy Community Health Services 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Texas 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
3811 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
The published number is 832-548-5000. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Size of the Dental Service
Legacy Community Health Services provided 14,879 dental visits and 6,923 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 21.89 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Other Clinics Operated by Legacy Community Health Services
Legacy Community Health Services operates 3 other clinics in 2 other communities in Texas. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Denver Harbor Ancillary Services — Houston, about 1.3 miles away
- Denver Harbor Family Health Center — Houston, about 1.4 miles away
- EL CENTRO DE CORAZON - EASTWOOD — Houston, about 2.7 miles away
- CAROLINE STREET CLINIC — Houston, about 2.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Denver Harbor Family Health Center
424B Hahlo St, Houston, TX 77020-3022 1.4 miles away
Community Health Center
EL CENTRO DE CORAZON - EASTWOOD
412 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023-1840 2.7 miles away
Community Health Center
CAROLINE STREET CLINIC
1934 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002-8210 2.9 miles away
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