Coeur D Alene, ID Dentists | 70 Ranked

Where in Coeur d'Alene should I start looking?

Ironwood Drive has the largest address cluster in Dental.me's Coeur d'Alene directory. Our November 6 check found 19 listings there, seven on Hanley Avenue and six on Lincoln Way. Several dentists share a building or suite.

The street number, suite and phone show whether two cards are different choices. For a visit that may need follow-up, the Coeur d'Alene comparison guide pairs the return-trip address with the first-visit questions.

For a first shortlist, compare Google reviews and the kind of visit you need: 26 of the 70 listings show ratings of 4.9 to 5.0. Read the number and subject of reviews too. The Dental.me Score method weighs review volume alongside the stars.

Which Coeur d'Alene dentists take Idaho Smiles Medicaid?

MCNA Dental runs Idaho Smiles and maintains its current Medicaid provider network. Idaho says adults 21 and older on its Basic, Pregnant Women's and Enhanced Medicaid plans have Enhanced dental benefits. The MCNA provider search and member line, 855-233-6262, give current network details. An office can answer questions about new-patient intake and approval for your care.

For a child, Idaho's EPSDT benefit covers medically needed dental care for eligible people under 21. Coeur d'Alene has 8 listings in the pediatric dentist filter. Idaho Smiles can confirm which are in network before you make an appointment. The Idaho pediatric directory adds choices in nearby towns.

Where can I get a lower-cost cleaning or dental visit?

Coeur d'Alene has a sliding-fee dental clinic and a low-cost dental-hygiene clinic. They offer different care. Heritage Health Dental at 1090 W Park Place offers a fee discount tied to income and family size.

New-patient openings are limited each month. Adult intake depends on capacity. The clinic gives priority to children, pregnant patients and dental emergencies. For current intake, call 208-620-5250 and select option 3.

North Idaho College's public dental-hygiene clinic offers low-cost cleanings, X-rays and preventive care for adults and children. Oral-health professionals supervise the students. Its Coeur d'Alene clinic answers visit and fee questions at 208-929-4002. If an exam finds a cavity or a tooth to pull, arrange that work with a full-service office.

How do I find an emergency dentist in Coeur d'Alene?

Coeur d'Alene has 7 emergency-dentist listings to call for tooth pain or injury. Describe the tooth, pain, swelling, fever or injury. Ask what the exam and X-ray will cost.

Heritage Health's dental intake policy gives priority to urgent needs, though openings depend on capacity. The Idaho emergency-dentist directory adds nearby choices.

Trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or major facial injury calls for 911. Kootenai Health's 24-hour emergency department is at 2003 Kootenai Health Way for medical emergencies; dental follow-up may still be needed after hospital care.

What should I compare for implants, dentures or root canals?

Ask for an itemized treatment plan before comparing prices. Coeur d'Alene has 19 implant, 5 denture and 6 root-canal listings. One office can appear in several filters.

A quote should list the exam, images, extraction or graft, the final tooth or denture, and adjustments. The dental costs guide gives a checklist for comparing totals.

For gum care or appearance-related treatment, compare the periodontist, cosmetic and whitening filters by service. Idaho's statewide implant directory adds nearby choices for a specialist appointment.

Can I reach a dental appointment without a car?

Kootenai County's Citylink A route stops along Ironwood Drive and at North Idaho College. Its A, B and C routes also reach Hayden and Post Falls.

Weekday buses run 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday service runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no Sunday service; check the walk from the stop and the return trip before booking.

When the local appointment is unavailable, compare addresses in Hayden, Hayden Lake, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Athol and Spirit Lake. Confirm travel time for every planned visit, especially if treatment needs several appointments.