Where can I get cheap dental care in Baton Rouge, LA?

3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including St. Vincent de Paul BRAVO Dental Clinic, CareSouth Medical and Dental, Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.

Are there free dental clinics in Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes: St. Vincent de Paul BRAVO Dental Clinic, Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.

Affordable dental care in Baton Rouge, LA

Low-cost dental clinics, dental school clinics, and sliding-scale options in Baton Rouge — verified from official sources.

3 clinics listed
1 sliding-scale
2 free care
2 with verified prices

At a glance: Baton Rouge

Clinics listed: 3
Sliding-scale fees: 1 clinics
Free care: 2 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental: Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana) covers limited adult dental: adults 21+ get denture…

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Affordable dental clinics

Charitable clinic

St. Vincent de Paul BRAVO Dental Clinic

1647 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Website ↗

Free care

What you'll pay verified

Charitable dental services — Charitable dental services for uninsured individuals in need, provided by volunteer dentists ✓

Phone: (225) 383-7450
Eligibility: Free dental care for uninsured residents; volunteer BRAVO program operating since 2018

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cleanings
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Official source: www.svdpbr.net

Community health center

CareSouth Medical and Dental

3140 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Website ↗

Sliding-scale fees

What you'll pay

Pricing not published — call for sliding-scale details.

Phone: (225) 650-2000
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility: FQHC; sliding fee scale based on income

exams
cleanings
fillings
extractions

Official source: caresouth.org

Charitable clinic

Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic

323 E Airport Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Free care

What you'll pay verified

Low-cost care — Listed as low cost; eligibility at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; accepts uninsured patients (directory listing) ✓

Phone: (225) 201-8888
Eligibility: Free/low-cost dental for employed uninsured adults ages 18-65 at or below 200% of the federal poverty level

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cleanings
fillings
extractions
root canals

Official source: www.uslowcostdental.com

LA Medicaid dental coverage

Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana) covers limited adult dental: adults 21+ get dentures and extractions (comprehensive coverage only for certain waiver/ICF-DD enrollees); some Healthy Louisiana plans add extra adult dental benefits of roughly $500-$1,000 per year. Children under 21 get comprehensive dental coverage through EPSDT.

Emergency dental care

For urgent dental pain call CareSouth at (225) 650-2000 or St. Vincent de Paul at (225) 383-7450 during business hours. For a life-threatening dental emergency go to the nearest ER.

More ways to save

Dental Lifeline Network Louisiana Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford treatment. Open in East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge parishes. See https://dentallifeline.org/louisiana/

Directory listings for the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic vary (some show 1901 Florida Blvd or 5414 Brittany Dr with phone (225) 769-3377) - call (225) 201-8888 ahead to confirm the current dental site.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Baton Rouge, LA?: 3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including St. Vincent de Paul BRAVO Dental Clinic, CareSouth Medical and Dental, Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does LA Medicaid cover dental for adults?: Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana) covers limited adult dental: adults 21+ get dentures and extractions (comprehensive coverage only for certain waiver/ICF-DD enrollees); some Healthy Louisiana plans add extra adult dental benefits of roughly $500-$1,000 per year. Children under 21 get comprehensive dental coverage through EPSDT.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Baton Rouge?: For urgent dental pain call CareSouth at (225) 650-2000 or St. Vincent de Paul at (225) 383-7450 during business hours. For a life-threatening dental emergency go to the nearest ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Baton Rouge, LA?: Yes: St. Vincent de Paul BRAVO Dental Clinic, Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.

Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.