Wyoming Medicaid covers limited adult dental services: cleanings, X-rays, exams, extractions, and repair or realignment of existing dentures — no restorative services (crowns, root canals, new dentures) for adults 21+. Children get comprehensive coverage through age 20.
Emergency dental care
Downtown Clinic, (307) 745-8445 — provides free emergency dental care through arrangements with Laramie and Cheyenne dentists for eligible uninsured Albany County adults. For life-threatening swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma, go to the nearest ER.
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LCCC Dental Hygiene Clinic (Cheyenne, ~50 mi), (307) 778-1141: supervised student preventive care at substantially lower fees; free new-patient screening.
Dental Lifeline Network Donated Dental Services (DDS) Wyoming: free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults. As of Sept 2026 regular applications open only in Park, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta, and Washakie counties — check https://dentallifeline.org/wyoming/.
Laramie's only verified low-cost dental option is the Downtown Clinic, a volunteer free clinic offering emergency dental care for uninsured low-income Albany County adults. Routine low-cost dental is not verified in Laramie itself; Cheyenne (~50 mi) has the HealthWorks FQHC dental clinic and the LCCC hygiene student clinic.
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Downtown Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does WY Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Wyoming Medicaid covers limited adult dental services: cleanings, X-rays, exams, extractions, and repair or realignment of existing dentures — no restorative services (crowns, root canals, new dentures) for adults 21+. Children get comprehensive coverage through age 20.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Laramie?
Downtown Clinic, (307) 745-8445 — provides free emergency dental care through arrangements with Laramie and Cheyenne dentists for eligible uninsured Albany County adults. For life-threatening swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma, go to the nearest ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Laramie, WY?
Yes: Downtown Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
