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Lawrence dental bills: care, coverage and payments

Lawrence's dental addresses run along West 6th Street, Iowa Street and Wakarusa Drive, with others around Country Club Terrace. An affordable choice depends on the work needed and your share of the bill. When choosing a Lawrence dentist, compare the proposed care before the monthly payment.

Income-based dental discounts on West 6th Street

Heartland's sliding fee scale serves people with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Proof of income is required. Eligible insured patients can receive discounts on out-of-pocket costs too. Its dental services include cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges and some root canal care.

• Heartland Community Health Center: 1312 W. 6th Street; 785-841-7297.

Child, adult and gum-care fees at Lawrence Dental Center

Lawrence Dental Center's plans start at $20 monthly for children through 13. Adults 14 and up pay $25; gum care is $38. Pay yearly or in 12 monthly installments.

• Lawrence Dental Center: 647 Country Club Terrace; 785-841-8210.

Legends Dental's first payment and later monthly fee

Legends Dental charges a $99 lifetime activation fee that includes the first month. Later monthly rates are $36 for adults 13 and up, $26 for children through 12, and $61 for gum maintenance. The routine adult plan is for patients without gum disease.

• Legends Dental: 4900 Legends Drive; 785-841-5590.

A savings plan and card-payment fees at The Dental Studio

The Dental Studio's plan costs $25 monthly. Within that fee, 2 cleanings and 2 exams come with fluoride, routine X-rays and an emergency exam. Other procedures at the practice get 20% off. Credit cards add a 3% fee; debit, HSA, FSA, cash and checks are exempt.

• The Dental Studio: 645 Country Club Terrace; 785-331-0027.

Insurance networks and who receives the payment

Peterson, Krische, Van Horn lists 5 PPO insurance contracts. These are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Delta Dental of Kansas, Cigna, Aetna and Guardian. The practice discusses costs and payment options before work begins.

• Peterson, Krische, Van Horn: 530 Folks Road; 785-842-0705.

Lawrence Dental Solutions files insurance claims, with insurance payments sent directly to the patient. Plan the money due to the office with that payment route in mind. Review it with the proposed care.

• Lawrence Dental Solutions: 545 Columbia Drive, Suite 2001; 888-993-1707.

Adult KanCare benefits for repairs and dentures

KanCare's adult dental benefits include gum care, fillings, crowns, dentures and partials. Covered dental services have no annual dollar maximum. Dentures and partials have rules about replacement frequency. A participating dentist can check the planned work against the benefit.

Implant charges on Congressional Circle

Heck Family Dentistry prices implant care around the work each patient needs. Tooth removal, bone grafts, gum treatment and sedation can add charges. The number of implants and the teeth they support also change the price of implant treatment.

• Heck Family Dentistry: 5120 Congressional Circle, Suite 100; 785-856-8550.

After-hours messages and uninsured children's care

Lawrence Dental Center says messages left while closed receive a reply on its next business day. Describe tooth pain or swelling when discussing urgent dental care.

Heartland's Healthy Futures program provides school-based dental care, including 2 cleanings a year. It bills KanCare or private insurance. Uninsured children get care at no cost to families. Exams, X-rays, sealants, fluoride and fillings when needed complement children's dental visits.

Eudora and Baldwin City offer other office locations outside Lawrence. Eudora or Baldwin City may fit travel from home. Tonganoxie, Oskaloosa, McLouth and Rossville add alternatives; include the return trips when comparing a longer course of care.