Comprehensive exam — $90 — $90 comprehensive exam including x-ray; treatment plans from that visit; appointments scheduled by phone on first day of month ✓
Limited/emergency exam — $60 — $60 walk-in limited/emergency exam for one tooth or area, includes x-ray; first-come first-served until 11:00 a.m. most days ✓
6425 S Interstate 35 Suite 100, Austin, TX 78744 Website ↗
Sliding-scale fees
Accepts Medicaid
What you'll pay verified
Care for uninsured by income guideline — General dentistry and emergency services for uninsured patients who meet established income guidelines — exact fees not published ✓
Medicaid: Accepts Medicaid for patients under age 18
FQHC; dental care at multiple health centers; accepts MAP, Managed Care, Medicaid patients under 18 and Medicare beneficiaries who are CommUnityCare patients; general and emergency dental available to uninsured patients who meet income guidelines
Texas Medicaid covers emergency-only dental care for adults 21 and older (pain/infection relief such as emergency exams and extractions); routine cleanings, fillings, root canals, and dentures are not covered. Children get comprehensive dental coverage under Medicaid/CHIP.
Emergency dental care
Manos de Cristo and CommUnityCare both offer emergency dental care. For a life-threatening dental emergency go to the nearest ER.
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Dental Lifeline Network Texas Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford treatment. Note: as of the last check, all Texas counties were CLOSED to new applications due to lengthy waitlists - see https://dentallifeline.org/texas/
CommUnityCare dental services are offered at multiple health centers across Austin - call (512) 744-6000 or visit communitycaretx.org to find the dental site nearest you.
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Manos de Cristo Dental Center, CommUnityCare - Dental Health, People's Community Clinic - Dental. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does TX Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Texas Medicaid covers emergency-only dental care for adults 21 and older (pain/infection relief such as emergency exams and extractions); routine cleanings, fillings, root canals, and dentures are not covered. Children get comprehensive dental coverage under Medicaid/CHIP.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Austin?
Manos de Cristo and CommUnityCare both offer emergency dental care. For a life-threatening dental emergency go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
