Dental care is one of the most needed services in Nashville and many have no dental insurance. Due to the increasing need of quality and affordable dental care, UNHS added its dental program at Cayce Family Clinic in 2003, Southside Family Clinic in 2007 and the Downtown Homeless Clinic in 2008. Dental care is especially important for those who have diabetes and women who are pregnant.
The Downtown Homeless Clinic offers:
- Extractions
- Fillings
- Cleanings
Nashville
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.