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.
Dental
Research indicates that good oral health is important to a
person’s overall health and wellbeing. As a federally qualified
community health center, Gulf Coast Health Center provides general
dentistry services for adults and children in our communities. GCHC’s
Dental Center in Port Arthur is the only dental clinic in Jefferson
County dedicated to providing affordable, accessible care to the
uninsured and underserved. Our low cost, high quality dental services
are the only available option for many Southeast Texas residents who are
without dental insurance and would otherwise be unable to afford the
cost of dental care.
We have recently expanded and doubled the size
of our dental department to 8 exam rooms and we now employ 4 dentist and
2 dental hygienist. This expansion will allow us to serve our community
with quicker appointments and high quality service.
Port Arthur
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.