Twin Falls, ID Dentists | 73 Ranked

How do I choose a dentist in Twin Falls, from North Fillmore to Eastland Drive?

Start with the care you need, then the address. Several of Twin Falls' 73 dentists and offices are along North Fillmore Street, Eastland Drive and Pole Line Road. Some share a building, so a dentist and their office can each have a listing. The suite and phone number tell you which is which, and our Twin Falls dentist comparison guide sorts them by the visit you need.

Does Idaho Smiles cover adult dental care?

Yes: every Idaho Medicaid adult 21 and older gets the state's Enhanced dental benefits, whether they're on the Basic, Pregnant Women's or Enhanced plan. MCNA Dental runs Idaho Smiles statewide and offers language help for members.

With private insurance in Twin Falls, check your insurer's network before choosing an office. An office can accept a plan without being in its network, a distinction covered in the dental insurance guide.

What if I have no dental insurance in Twin Falls?

Twin Falls has 2 local programs for people without dental insurance. Family Health Services has a sliding fee discount for dental care and says no one is refused care because they can't pay. Its dental clinic is at 826 Eastland Drive, 208-732-7447.

Wellness Tree Community Clinic, at 173 Martin Street, gives free dental care, mostly extractions and fillings, if you're uninsured and at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. You can't use it if you have Medicaid or Medicare, even when that coverage leaves out dental. Volunteers staff the clinic, so what it can do is limited; call 208-734-2610.

Can a child use Idaho Smiles in Twin Falls?

Yes, if your child is on Idaho Medicaid: the state's EPSDT benefit pays for medically necessary care for anyone under 21. In Twin Falls, 8 children's dentists are listed, and you can check each one in the provider search. If none is in network, other Idaho pediatric dentists are listed by town.

For braces, 8 Twin Falls orthodontists are listed, and Idaho Smiles sets the rules on when it pays for them.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Twin Falls or nearby Jerome and Kimberly?

In Twin Falls, 8 dentists and offices list emergency dental care. Call one and describe the pain, swelling or fever; the office can tell you how soon it can see you and what the first visit costs. If none can see you, Idaho's emergency dentists are listed by town, and Jerome and Kimberly are close by.

For trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or major facial injury, call 911. St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center has a 24-hour emergency department at 801 Pole Line Road West for medical emergencies.

How do I compare a root-canal, implant or denture estimate?

Twin Falls has 20 implant listings, 6 denture listings and 5 root-canal listings. Some list more than one service. For a wider choice on implants, Idaho's implant dentists are listed by town.

In Twin Falls, use the dental costs guide to compare written quotes that list images, any extraction or graft, the treatment, the final tooth and follow-up visits. An implant quote without the final tooth covers less work. If you have Idaho Smiles, ask MCNA about adult root canals and crowns before you agree to the work.

Where can I get a low-cost teeth cleaning or a ride to the dentist in Twin Falls?

The College of Southern Idaho's dental-hygiene students give patient care as part of their training. Its clinic manager's line is 208-732-6751, and its Health Sciences building is on North College Road.

Twin Falls has no fixed bus routes. Its on-demand service, Ride TFT, starts at $3 a ride, riders 60 and older pay $1, and you can book at 208-974-7433 or in its app up to 7 days ahead. You may share the ride, and after-hours and airport fares differ.