Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published; Discounted Fee Schedule Program for patients without insurance or with income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level ✓
Federally Qualified Health Center; open to all. Discounted Fee Schedule Program for patients without insurance or with income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Call (203) 330-6000 about required documentation. Dental department also at 968 Fairfield Ave.
Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published; Sliding Fee Scale Program for uninsured or insufficient-income patients, discount based on family size and Federal Poverty Level guidelines; payment arrangements available and patients not turned away for inability to pay ✓
Patient-reported cost — One 2018 patient report of $65 charged on sliding scale (service not specified; site warns crowd-sourced prices may be inaccurate) ✓
Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 8am-5pm; Tue 8am-7pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Sun 11am-3pm
Eligibility
Federally Qualified Health Center; Sliding Fee Scale Program for uninsured patients or those unable to pay (based on family size and income; income verification required). Patients are not turned away for inability to pay.
Connecticut HUSKY Health (Medicaid) covers medically necessary adult dental care up to $1,000 per year, including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures; some services require prior authorization.
Emergency dental care
UConn School of Dental Medicine runs Connecticut's largest emergency dental service (263 Farmington Ave, Farmington) - emergency treatment for acute pain, bleeding, swelling, and trauma. Call (860) 679-7600 for an appointment. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
UConn School of Dental Medicine student clinics (Farmington) - care at approximately 30-40% of private-practice cost, residents ~50-60%, all supervised by faculty. Call (860) 679-7600.
FQHC sliding-fee discounts: bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of income (pay stubs/tax return) to enroll in the discount program.
Both clinics are Federally Qualified Health Centers serving all patients regardless of ability to pay. Call ahead - documentation requirements and dental hours can change.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Bridgeport, CT?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Southwest Community Health Center - Dental, Optimus Health Care. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does CT Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Connecticut HUSKY Health (Medicaid) covers medically necessary adult dental care up to $1,000 per year, including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures; some services require prior authorization.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Bridgeport?
UConn School of Dental Medicine runs Connecticut's largest emergency dental service (263 Farmington Ave, Farmington) - emergency treatment for acute pain, bleeding, swelling, and trauma. Call (860) 679-7600 for an appointment. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
