Silver Spring, MD Dentists | 305 Ranked

Downtown dental visits and Bel Pre Road appointments take different trips

Dental offices line Fenton Street, Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring. The choice of a Silver Spring dentist also extends north to Bel Pre Road and International Drive. Fitting a denture or adjusting braces can bring you back to the same office. The later trips matter along with the first exam.

For a family, compare each person's care needs and when everyone can travel. An office near work downtown may suit one person. Another might need a visit close to home farther north.

Wayne Avenue dental memberships include a separate gum-care plan

Choice Dental Care lists yearly fees of $324 for Adult Complete, $276 for Child Complete and $480 for Perio Complete. Adult and child plans have 2 cleanings and 2 exams. They also include 2 oral screenings, needed routine films and an emergency exam. The gum plan has 3 maintenance visits.

The office is at 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 230; call 301-562-6020.

A discounted fee schedule applies to other work. The dentist's gum findings matter when deciding which plan fits. A plan for routine cleanings and a plan for gum maintenance cover different visits, so price alone cannot settle that choice.

International Drive's child dental rate ends at age 13

The International Drive office charges $365 a year through age 13 and $475 from age 14. Each plan includes 2 exams, 2 cleanings, needed films and an emergency exam. The office lists 15% off other services, with clear aligners excluded. Its address is 3810 International Drive, and the phone is 301-396-7594.

A family with a teenager needs the adult rate in its budget. A separate clear-aligner estimate follows the office's own terms. That estimate should set out the active treatment, later retainers and the care needed if a tray is lost.

County dental help has routes for adults, seniors and children

Montgomery County's Adult Dental program serves eligible residents ages 19-59, while Senior Dental starts at 60. For either county program, household earnings must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. You can apply through Community Connect. Age and income help determine which route fits.

Children enter county dental care through Care for Kids enrollment. Dental Connections sends eligible residents to local dentists who take part and offer reduced fees. You need proof of your home address and income. The county accepts four weeks of pay stubs as one way to show income.

County dental bills can be paid over up to 12 months without interest

The county dental program offers interest-free payment plans for up to 12 months on request. A payment-plan agreement is required. New treatment balances can be added to an existing plan. The bill first reflects the sliding discount, which depends on income, family size, coverage and visits.

Patients can also request a hardship reduction or waiver with proof of debts or bills. Decisions are made case by case, with reassessment at 6 months. Rent, childcare and loan payments are among the costs the county can consider. This review can help a family explain why a bill is hard to pay.

Uninsured care on Georgia Avenue requires a Maryland referral

Catholic Charities' dental program requires Maryland patients to have a referral. Its clinic at 12247 Georgia Avenue serves low-income uninsured patients and requests a moderate fee. Call 301-933-0868. Bring photo ID and proof of household income and address; a minor needs a legal guardian.

Monday and Wednesday hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The program lists dentures and implants among its services. A price for implant treatment depends on the work proposed after the exam.

Healthy Smiles covers adult denture adjustments but excludes new dentures

Maryland Healthy Smiles covers denture adjustments for adults, but new dentures for people age 21 or older are excluded. Everyone with full Maryland Medicaid qualifies for the program. Covered care has no premiums, deductibles, copays or annual maximum. Exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals and crowns are among the listed benefits.

The Silver Spring office and the planned procedure need to fit that benefit. For cosmetic dental work, the program excludes cosmetic procedures. The written estimate should identify the patient's share before care begins.

Tooth pain needs a dental exam; Holy Cross handles medical emergencies

Holy Cross Hospital's emergency department at 1500 Forest Glen Road is open 24 hours daily for medical emergencies. A medical crisis that threatens breathing or life needs a 911 call. For tooth pain, an urgent dental assessment finds the cause. The dentist can then explain repair, removal or a referral.

Without insurance, the first useful price is for the exam and any needed films. The cost of the treatment follows those findings. Before a root canal is arranged, find out which Silver Spring dentist will place the final filling or crown.

Fare-free Ride On and VanGo help with repeat downtown visits

Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex and Flash buses charge zero fare. Downtown Silver Spring's route 28 VanGo circulator is also free. The route and the walk from its stop still need to fit the specific office. A late return after treatment deserves the same planning as the trip to the exam.

Takoma Park, Wheaton and Bethesda add nearby choices when a local office cannot meet a care or payment need. A child's dental visit may need its own age or behavior support. A course of orthodontic care makes the return journey a regular part of family life.