Columbia, MD Dentists | 144 Ranked

Family dental care across Columbia's villages and office areas

Columbia's dentists work along Little Patuxent Parkway, Hickory Ridge Road and Centre Park Drive. The community has 10 villages. These include Wilde Lake, Harper's Choice, Long Reach and Kings Contrivance. An office near school may fit better than one close to a parent's job.

Town Center and the western villages have Little Patuxent and Hickory Ridge choices. Farther east, compare Centre Park, Columbia 100 Parkway and Red Branch Road. To the south, there are offices on Old Columbia Road and Broken Land Parkway and near Gateway.

Adult cleanings for $20 at Howard Community College

Adults from the community pay a $20 materials fee at Howard Community College. Children pay $10. Students provide cleanings, X-rays, fluoride, sealants and deep gum cleaning, with a dentist overseeing care. The clinic does not take insurance payments.

Visits last 3.5 hours, and a new patient needs at least 2 appointments. Pay the fee before the visit; it cannot be refunded. The clinic is in HSB 168 of the Health Sciences Building at 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway. Call 443-518-1570 about care.

Dental care at Chase Brexton's Knoll North location

Chase Brexton's dental team is at 5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 400. Dentistry is on the 4th floor, with medical care on other floors. This Knoll North center accepts Medicaid and welcomes uninsured families.

The building is just off Thunder Hill Road near Route 175, also called Rouse Parkway. Free parking surrounds it. Call the dental team through 410-837-2050. Both a child and a parent can get care at this center.

Children's fillings, sealants and early bite checks

Chase Brexton treats children's cavities and provides sealants and fluoride. It also checks the growing teeth and bite. Urgent care, referrals and sports mouthguard advice are part of the service. The team recommends routine visits from age 1.

Columbia has 16 offices listing children's dentistry. Hickory Ridge Road, Centre Park Drive and Knoll North Drive give parents several areas to compare. The child's age and comfort during treatment matter alongside the school-day trip.

Lower dental bills when household income is limited

Chase Brexton's dental discount has a household income limit of 200% of the federal poverty level. You can apply with or without insurance. The discount lasts 1 year. Patients reapply each year.

At Knoll North, the discount review uses the family's income and number of dependents. Pay stubs, tax returns or benefit letters can provide proof. The team can review the fee again if income falls. For Ryan White patients, the income limit is 500% of the federal poverty level.

Healthy Smiles covers adult root canals and crowns

Full Medicaid benefits include dental care through Maryland Healthy Smiles. There is no yearly dollar cap on covered care. Members pay no copay or deductible for that work. Cleanings, fillings and treatment to save or remove a tooth are included.

From age 21, the denture benefit covers adjustments to an existing denture. New adult dentures and cosmetic work are excluded. Younger members have extra benefits: fluoride varnish, sealants and covered braces care. Use the program's dentist search or 855-934-9812 for help finding a dentist who takes it.

Donated dental treatment for adults with disabilities

The Maryland Foundation of Dentistry offers free care to adults who qualify. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a disability or impaired health, and lack money for care. Volunteers provide dentures, crowns, bridges, root canals and tooth removal. Private dental insurance makes a person ineligible.

After approval, the program refers the patient to a volunteer dentist. Care is offered once per person, and patients need a ride to the visits. It excludes emergency care, implants and sedation. Call 410-964-1944 for the program office in Columbia.

A private family membership on Old Columbia Road

Dental Designs of Maryland has an in-house plan for uninsured adults and children. Its local office is at 10000 Old Columbia Road, Suite H. Children through age 14 get 2 cleanings and exams under the child plan. It also includes yearly recommended X-rays and an emergency exam with X-rays.

The adult plan is for regular cleanings; the gum-care plan includes 3 maintenance cleanings. Lab fees can apply. The membership excludes specialist referrals, hospital charges, Invisalign and cosmetic work. It cannot be combined with dental insurance.

Dental treatment during pregnancy at Chase Brexton

Chase Brexton provides dental exams, cleanings, fillings and crowns during pregnancy. Its team also checks for gum disease and other oral problems. Tell the team about bleeding gums or a tooth needing repair. The center also has prenatal care.

Free language and sign-language help for dental discussions

Chase Brexton offers free language help from qualified interpreters. Sign-language interpreters are also available. Patients can get written information in other forms, such as large print and audio. This help can be requested for care discussions.

You can use this help to talk through care, costs and aftercare. Tell the team what you need when arranging the visit. A family helping an older relative can raise language or hearing needs before treatment starts.

Tooth pain and broken dental work beyond Columbia

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry's CARE clinics assess tooth pain in Baltimore. They also see swelling, broken teeth, lost crowns and painful or broken dentures. Staff dentists oversee care. An exam and X-rays, when needed, help find the cause.

The school is at 650 West Baltimore Street; call CARE at 410-706-2801. The dentist explains the treatment choices. Later care can be arranged through the school's other clinics. Call about the tooth problem before making the trip from Columbia.

RTA trips toward the college and Columbia 100 Parkway

RTA 401 and 404 link the Mall in Columbia with Howard Community College. The 401 also serves Harper's Choice and Clary's Forest. The 404 serves the hospital and Hickory Ridge Village Center. These routes can fit trips to the college clinic and nearby Little Patuxent offices.

For Columbia 100 Parkway, the 403 links the mall with the Blue Wing Court area. The 407 connects Oakland Mills, Owen Brown, Snowden Square and Kings Contrivance. Match the route to the actual office. Include return visits for gum care or braces.

Adult gum care and braces along different Columbia roads

Columbia lists 23 offices for gum care and 21 for braces. Dobbin Road has gum-care offices. Snowden River Parkway and Hickory Ridge Road have braces choices. A parent and child may need 2 office areas for these visits.

For a missing tooth, 40 offices list implant care. Charter Drive has surgical offices near Cedar Lane. For pain, Columbia's 21 offices listing urgent dental care give local contacts before a longer trip. Describe the symptoms when you call.

Ellicott City can fit a northern trip, while Elkridge adds eastern choices. Clarksville and Fulton can suit families west or south of Columbia. Laurel and Jessup may fit a household already traveling toward Route 1. Include later visits when comparing those towns with a Columbia office.