Emergency extraction walk-ins: Tue 5pm (6 patients) and Wed 9am; cleaning/filling appointments Mon-Wed by calling (843) 740-7114
Eligibility
Faith-based charity dental clinic for people whose care options are restricted by finances and lack of insurance; first-come first-served; services start at $65 per tooth
1220 Sumner Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 Website ↗
Free care
What you'll pay verified
Free extractions (monthly event) — Free dental extractions first 3 Mondays of each month, 6-8 p.m.; must be uninsured and at or below 200% of federal poverty level ✓
South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (via DentaQuest) gives adults 21+ a $1,000 annual dental benefit (July 1-June 30): exams, one cleaning + bitewings per 12 months, fillings, extractions, and emergency pain relief. Crowns, root canals, and dentures are not covered for adults.
Emergency dental care
North Charleston Dental Outreach — emergency extraction walk-ins Tue 5pm and Wed 9am (arrive early, first-come first-served), 3625 Azalea Dr. Dream Center Clinic — free extraction nights first 3 Mondays of each month 6-8pm, 1220 Sumner Ave. For life-threatening emergencies go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
Fetter Health Care Network mobile dental unit serves the North Charleston area — call (843) 723-9582 for the schedule; FQHC sliding-fee care.
SC Dental Association's Dental Access Days and Dental Action Days — periodic free dental events across South Carolina.
Dental Lifeline Network South Carolina Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford treatment.
Where can I get cheap dental care in North Charleston, SC?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including North Charleston Dental Outreach, North Charleston Dream Center Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does SC Medicaid cover dental for adults?
South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (via DentaQuest) gives adults 21+ a $1,000 annual dental benefit (July 1-June 30): exams, one cleaning + bitewings per 12 months, fillings, extractions, and emergency pain relief. Crowns, root canals, and dentures are not covered for adults.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in North Charleston?
North Charleston Dental Outreach — emergency extraction walk-ins Tue 5pm and Wed 9am (arrive early, first-come first-served), 3625 Azalea Dr. Dream Center Clinic — free extraction nights first 3 Mondays of each month 6-8pm, 1220 Sumner Ave. For life-threatening emergencies go to the nearest ER.
Are there free dental clinics in North Charleston, SC?
Yes: North Charleston Dream Center Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
