Pocatello, ID Dentists | 77 Ranked

Where can a Pocatello family get dental care on a tight income?

Health West's dental clinic treats adults and children at 1000 North 8th Avenue. Its dental line is 208-232-3368. The North 8th team cleans teeth, fills cavities and treats teeth that need a crown, root canal or removal. Southeastern Idaho Public Health lists this dental clinic as taking Medicaid and private insurance.

Health West offers a sliding-fee application that uses your household size and income to set charges. Forms are available in English and Spanish. Above 200% of the federal poverty level, Health West charges its full fee, so a quote from Pocatello's private offices can help you compare costs.

What does Idaho Smiles cover for adults in Pocatello?

Idaho Medicaid adults age 21 and older can use enhanced dental benefits. This includes people on the Basic and Pregnant Women's plans.

MCNA's handbook explains what the plan pays for. Staff can arrange free language help at your visit. Before treatment, ask the office what Idaho Smiles pays and what you'd owe; the same goes for any dental insurance plan.

How much is a cleaning at ISU's hygiene clinic?

ISU's Dental Hygiene Clinic charges $20 for an initial exam and $36 for an adult cleaning. A cleaning for a child age 12 or younger costs $30. Extensive cleaning costs $30 to $33 per quarter of the mouth; gum-maintenance visits cost $40.

At 999 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, call 208-282-3282. Allow up to 3.5 hours for a student visit; some treatment needs more appointments to finish.

The clinic takes private insurance, plus Medicaid for children under 21. It follows the school year and closes in summer.

Does ISU do root canals, crowns and dentures in Pocatello?

Pocatello Family Dentistry's resident dentists provide root canals, crowns, dentures and implants. The clinic is at 465 Memorial Drive, Building 83; call 208-282-6000. Its first exam includes X-rays and a treatment plan with itemized costs.

The clinic doesn't bill Idaho Medicaid. Its network plans are Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence Blue Shield and Delta Dental of Idaho. If you lack insurance, you can apply for a discount tied to income and family size. People using insurance cannot also take that discount.

For implants or braces, you can also compare 13 Pocatello offices that list implants and 9 that list orthodontics.

Is there a free dental clinic in Pocatello?

Yes. Pocatello Free Clinic treats uninsured adults age 18 and older whose income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. The address is 1001 North 7th Avenue, Suite 155; appointments are arranged at 208-233-6245.

The dental team provides cleanings, X-rays, exams, fillings and tooth removal. It uses local anesthetic to numb the area being treated.

Which Pocatello children's dentists take Medicaid?

Just 4 kiDDS takes Medicaid at its Pocatello children's office. The address is 732 West Quinn Road, Suite 100; call 208-237-1883. 7 Pocatello offices list children's dentistry, and ISU's hygiene clinic also takes Medicaid for children under 21.

How much is an emergency dental exam in Pocatello?

8 Pocatello offices list emergency care, and Portneuf Valley Dental, 1246 Yellowstone Avenue, Suite D3, lists an emergency exam at about $84. The charge depends on the problem; its number is 208-238-0125. Call before going to the office. This office doesn't take Medicaid, and other Pocatello offices set their own prices.

Portneuf Medical Center provides emergency medical care at 777 Hospital Way. Call 911 for breathing difficulty or bleeding you cannot control.

How can older Pocatello patients get to dental appointments?

Pocatello Regional Transit offers rides to people age 60 and older whose health limits their driving. Call 208-234-2287. People with disabilities who cannot use a regular bus on their own can apply for its ADA door-to-door service in Pocatello and Chubbuck.

For Medicaid-covered visits, MTM coordinates eligible patients' rides at 877-503-1261. PRT's rural service also reaches outlying counties, which matters for families coming into Pocatello for care.