This is a SLIDING SCALE clinic. The costs for clinic services are based on either your income or they offer type of financial assistance. Contact the clinic directly to discuss prices for individual services which vary. Sliding Scale does not necessarily mean free.
To qualify for dental services at the Cleveland County Health Department you must be under the age of 21. You must also be a recipient of Medicaid, NC Health Choice, or a combination of Medicaid and private insurance.
Private pay clients may also be seen and will be billed on a
sliding scale.
The dental clinic provides preventive and restorative services. These include:
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
Radiographs (x-rays)
Exam
Dental cleaning
Fluoride application
Sealants
Oral hygiene instructions
RESTORATIVE SERVICES
Fillings with composite
Extractions
Space maintainers
Pulpotomy – "Baby Root Canal"
Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Shelby
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Many communities have clinics that charge little or nothing for dental care. They are usually run by nonprofits, community health centers, dental schools and local health departments, and they often rely on grants, donations and public funding. Some serve everyone on a sliding fee scale, while others focus on children, seniors or people without insurance. Every clinic sets its own rules, so call ahead and ask what you qualify for.