Best Dentists: Alexandria, LA | 56 Ranked Near You

How can I find an Alexandria dentist who takes Medicaid?

For Medicaid dental care in Alexandria, match a dentist to your DentaQuest or MCNA plan and your age: benefits cover many treatments through age 20, while the standard adult benefit focuses on dentures. Among Alexandria's 56 dentists listed below, contact offices with your plan name and the treatment you need so staff can check coverage before booking. Adults in certain disability waivers get broader benefits, and a health plan may add dental funds for other care. If you're paying yourself, compare the exam and treatment fees together, including what a payment plan would add to the total.

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Dental specialties in Alexandria

The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (11), Cosmetic Dentists (10), Pediatric Dentists (7), Orthodontists (7).

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Comparing Alexandria dentists

Rated Alexandria offices average 4.42 stars across 5,063 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.64 statewide. 16 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 3 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Dr Wilton Guillory Jr & Dr David Carlton Iii (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,358 reviews); Dls of Alexandria (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,038 reviews); Frederic Smith (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 792 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Dr Wilton Guillory Jr & Dr David Carlton Iii, with 1,358 reviews at 5.0 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 55 dental offices: 71303 (28), 71301 (26), 71302 (1).

Alexandria Medicaid dental care changes at age 21

Louisiana's standard adult dental benefit covers dentures, repairs and relines. Exams and X-rays must be linked to an approved denture. The limit is 1 full or partial denture per arch in 8 years. A covered partial must face a full denture.

Adults in the New Opportunities, Residential Options or Supports Services waivers get broader dental care. Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana gives members 21 and older $500 yearly for certain dental work. They must use network dentists. These rules affect your bill when choosing an Alexandria dental office.

Free dental care on McGinnis Street in Alexandria

Community HealthWorx offers free dental care to people in need, including veterans. Its site is at 1543 McGinnis Street. Staff review financial need and insurance. Call 318-767-9979 for screening steps.

LSU's Health Worx partnership shares that address and treats people with HIV. Its community care partners make referrals. Care includes prevention, general dentistry and oral surgery. This service is for that patient group, not all dental school patients.

What an Alexandria dental membership costs without insurance

Alexandria Smile Center charges $360 a year for its membership. It covers 2 cleanings if you have no gum disease, plus 2 wellness checks. Routine X-rays and 1 emergency exam with X-rays are included. You get 20% off other care, except when using the office's outside financing plans.

The office is at 2238 Worley Drive; call 318-545-7606. This is a savings plan, not insurance. Gum treatment needs its own price. The routine cleaning benefit applies only when gums meet the plan's rules.

Paying for dental surgery and implants on Peterman Drive

Alexandria Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center takes CareCredit. Uninsured patients pay when they have treatment, with 5% off for cash. The office is at 1403 Peterman Drive. Its number is 318-443-7208.

Its implant estimate depends on tooth count, bone grafts, other work and insurance. A written plan shows what each price covers. Compare the full course of care, not just the implant itself.

Children's dental visits along MacArthur Drive

Kids Dental Zone advises a first dental visit by age 1. Its team has pediatric specialists and general dentists who treat children. The office is at 616 MacArthur Drive, suite A. Call 318-473-9544.

The practice favors mornings for preschool children and those needing lots of work. Medicaid covers care through age 20 under state rules. Payment for braces requires medical need. Simple crowding alone is not enough.

Tooth pain in Alexandria: dental care or the ER?

Rapides Regional Medical Center's ER treats severe injuries and infections. Call 911 for a life-threatening problem such as trouble breathing. For tooth pain without a medical emergency, call an Alexandria emergency dentist. Describe what hurts and when it started so staff can advise you.

An uninsured patient's bill depends on the exam, images and work needed. The Smile Center plan includes an emergency exam and X-rays. Fixing the tooth adds a charge. The oral surgery office's payment rules also apply to urgent care.

Getting to Alexandria dentists by ATRANS

ATRANS serves Alexandria and Pineville Monday through Saturday. The regular adult fare is $0.75, with exact change required. Day routes include MacArthur Drive, Jackson Street, Willow Glenn and Pineville.

Route 102 runs along MacArthur Drive, near children's and orthodontic offices. Riders 62 and older can get half fares, as can Medicare cardholders. Disabled riders can apply for that discount too. The city's ADA ride forms come in English and Spanish.

Reading Alexandria reviews for the care you need

Ratings of 4.9 to 5.0 appear for 16 of Alexandria's dentists. Read comments for details such as help with dental fear. A high rating can narrow your choices. Your plan, treatment needs and travel still shape the final choice.

Dental costs and Medicaid questions from Alexandria families

Can an Alexandria adult get a tooth removed without dental insurance?

Community HealthWorx offers free dental care to patients who pass its screening. Private offices charge for the work they do. The local oral surgery office takes CareCredit or payment at treatment. The fee depends on the tooth and work needed, which the exam will help determine.

Does Medicaid pay for 2 partial dentures in Alexandria?

Louisiana's standard Adult Denture Services benefit does not cover 2 partial dentures in the same mouth. A covered partial must oppose a full denture. Other rules also apply, so the dentist needs to assess your remaining teeth and submit the proposed denture care through your dental plan.

Is free dentistry in Alexandria limited to veterans?

Community HealthWorx serves both veterans and other people who need free care. Staff review your finances and insurance when you apply. LSU's service at the same site treats people with HIV through referrals. The clinic can explain which of these programs fits your needs and how to start.

Can an Alexandria child get braces paid for by Medicaid?

Medicaid can pay for braces before age 21 when there is a medical need. Cleft lip or palate can cause a bite problem that meets the rules. Crooked teeth or gaps alone are not enough. An orthodontist who takes Medicaid must assess the child's bite and proposed care.

What should an Alexandria dental implant estimate include?

The local oral surgery office prices implants after an exam and treatment plan. Tooth count and bone grafts can change the bill. The quote needs to show which teeth and stages it covers. It should also show the share expected from insurance, so you can compare what you would pay.

Will an Alexandria dental membership cover deep cleaning?

The Smile Center includes routine cleanings when there is no gum disease. Deep cleaning needs its own price for the work involved. The plan offers savings on other care, with limits when you use outside financing. Your exam will show which kind of cleaning your gums need.

Should a preschool child see an Alexandria dentist before school starts?

Kids Dental Zone advises a first visit by age 1, before school starts. It favors morning visits for young children and longer care. Parents can share the child's fears and past dental visits with staff. The team has both child specialists and general dentists who work with children.

Does Humana Medicaid add dental coverage for Alexandria adults?

Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana gives members 21 and older $500 a year for certain dental work. Covered care includes cleanings, fillings and tooth removal. You must use a dentist in its network. Other health plans have their own terms, so this amount applies only to Humana members.

Alexandria, LA Dentists | 56 Ranked

How can I find an Alexandria dentist who takes Medicaid?

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