Affordable dental care in Springfield, MA

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

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Inside a dental clinic
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At a glance: Springfield

Clinics listed
3
Sliding-scale fees
3 clinics
Free care
1 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental
MassHealth covers comprehensive adult dental at participating dentists with no copays: ora…

Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

Caring Health Center — Main Street Dental Clinic

1049 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding scale available for those that qualify; exact fees not published ✓
Phone
(413) 304-4606
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am-7pm; emergency walk-ins Mon-Thu 8am-4pm
Eligibility
Open to all ages and insurance statuses; sliding fee scale based on income; free care if eligible

Conditions treated

  • Preventive dentistry ✓
  • Restorative care ✓
  • Root canal treatment ✓
  • Prosthodontics ✓
  • Extractions ✓

Official source: www.lowincomedental.org

Community health center

Caring Health Center — Forest Park Dental Clinic

532 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01108 Website ↗

What you'll pay

Pricing not published — call for sliding-scale details.

Phone
(413) 693-1045
Eligibility
Open to all; sliding fee scale based on income

Conditions treated

  • Preventive dentistry ✓
  • Restorative care ✓
  • Root canal treatment ✓
  • Prosthodontics ✓
  • Extractions ✓

Official source: www.lowincomedental.org

Charitable clinic

HSH Dental Clinic (Friends of the Homeless)

769 Worthington St, Springfield, MA 01105

What you'll pay

Pricing not published — call for sliding-scale details.

Phone
(413) 731-9575
Eligibility
Individuals experiencing homelessness

Official source: libguides.stcc.edu

MA Medicaid dental coverage

MassHealth covers comprehensive adult dental at participating dentists with no copays: oral exams, cleanings (twice/year), x-rays, fillings, root canals (not wisdom teeth), crowns, extractions, oral surgery, and full/partial dentures. Source: BeneCare MassHealth, massdhp.org/your-benefits/.

Emergency dental care

Caring Health Center Main Street Dental Clinic takes emergency walk-ins Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm at 1049 Main St, Springfield. For severe infections or trauma after hours, go to an emergency room.

More ways to save

Caring Health Center is the main affordable dental provider in Springfield, operating multiple dental sites. Hours for the Forest Park and HSH sites were not published — call ahead.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Springfield, MA?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Caring Health Center — Main Street Dental Clinic, Caring Health Center — Forest Park Dental Clinic, HSH Dental Clinic (Friends of the Homeless). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does MA Medicaid cover dental for adults?
MassHealth covers comprehensive adult dental at participating dentists with no copays: oral exams, cleanings (twice/year), x-rays, fillings, root canals (not wisdom teeth), crowns, extractions, oral surgery, and full/partial dentures. Source: BeneCare MassHealth, massdhp.org/your-benefits/.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Springfield?
Caring Health Center Main Street Dental Clinic takes emergency walk-ins Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm at 1049 Main St, Springfield. For severe infections or trauma after hours, go to an emergency room.
Are there free dental clinics in Springfield, MA?
Yes: HSH Dental Clinic (Friends of the Homeless). Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.

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