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Braces, free cleanings and dental treatment across the Bronx

Free student cleanings at Hostos and school-based fillings through Morris Heights are 2 low-cost ways of finding a Bronx dentist for a child or adult.

Medicaid braces: the bite problem and the birthday matter

New York Medicaid requires a severe bite problem for children's braces coverage in New York. Treatment normally must begin before the 21st birthday, with exceptions for certain cleft or jaw-surgery care. The Bronx orthodontist sends the exam and images for approval before treatment.

The usual benefit allows up to 3 years of active care and 1 year of retainer care. It pays for the full course, from putting braces on to taking them off. A dentist in the program can't add fees for covered brackets or wires.

Braces clinics in Norwood and the east Bronx

Montefiore's Centennial braces clinic is on the 2nd floor at 3332 Rochambeau Avenue. The braces line is 718-920-2886. The same site has oral surgery, gum treatment and care for missing teeth.

Its other orthodontic clinic is at 1625 Poplar Street, Suite 225, with 718-405-8401 as its contact.

BronxCare treats adults and children at 1775 Grand Concourse, with braces and oral surgery there too. Dentists training in braces work with faculty who supervise their care. The dental site is north of the main hospital's Concourse building.

Child Health Plus and a first Bronx dental visit

Child Health Plus covers braces when they're medically needed. This children's health plan serves those who qualify under age 19.

For Bronx children's dental visits, New York recommends an exam within 6 months of the first tooth or by the first birthday. Fluoride varnish can be provided during a dental or primary-care visit from the first tooth or age 6 months. This early prevention is part of children's dental care in New York.

Montefiore's Jarrett Place clinic focuses on children at 1516 Jarrett Place, lower level, 718-405-8194. Its Broadway site at 5500 Broadway, Suite 102, offers both general and children's care.

Free Hostos cleanings near East 149th Street

Hostos Community College provides free dental hygiene care at 500 Grand Concourse, Suite B-124. The contact is 718-319-7943. Students provide cleanings, dental X-rays, fluoride, sealants and gum checks under licensed supervision.

A visit normally lasts about 2 hours, and care takes more than 1 appointment. The first visit includes health history and checks needed to plan the cleaning. Children under 18 must come with a legal guardian.

The clinic follows the college calendar: fall patient visits are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while spring visits run on weekdays. It closes during the summer session. Patients needing further diagnosis or treatment are referred to their dentist or a neighboring clinic.

Uninsured dental bills at Lincoln and other city clinics

At NYC Health + Hospitals, dental fees can be lower if you have a low income. That applies to NYC Care members and other patients without insurance. Your household size and income help set the charge. General fees start at $0, but each dental procedure has its own charge.

NYC Care is for city residents who can't get or afford health insurance. There are no membership premiums, and enrollment doesn't ask about immigration status. It gives access to NYC Health + Hospitals services, rather than acting as an insurance card for private dentists.

For help to join NYC Care, call 646-692-2273. Counselors need proof of who you are, where you live, your income and family size. They can help if you don't have all the papers.

What Lincoln treats at 234 East 149th Street

Lincoln's direct dental number is 718-579-5690. Adults and children can receive cleanings, fillings, tooth removal, crowns and bridges. The team also makes dentures and provides root-canal care. There is care during pregnancy and for people living with HIV.

Lincoln treats dental infections, broken teeth and urgent jaw injuries.

Tuesday child visits and Thursday adult evenings in the north Bronx

Jacobi and North Central Bronx publish evening dental sessions at both campuses. Their schedules run until 6:30 p.m.:

• Tuesday evenings: children's dental visits.
• Thursday evenings: adult dental visits.

• Jacobi: 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Building 1, Room 3NE1. Its direct dental number is 718-918-3422.
• North Central Bronx: 3424 Kossuth Avenue, Unit 2A. Dental contact: 718-519-3300.

The department treats adults and kids, including people with other health needs or a disability. Its teams handle oral surgery, root canals, gum care and dentures. Sedation is also offered when the dental team finds it's needed.

Union dental care from East 188th to Bronxdale

Union Community Health Center lists dental care at 260 East 188th Street, 2021 Grand Concourse and 2016 Bronxdale Avenue. Its central number is 718-220-2020. The services include general dentistry, children's care and orthodontic treatment.

The dental team fills teeth, removes teeth and does root canals. It also makes dentures and treats gums without surgery. East 188th has dental sessions on selected Saturdays. Its dental service lists nitrous oxide as an option for care.

Bronxdale's dental schedule is Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Counselors help patients with or without insurance get a lower fee if they qualify. Income and family size set the discount. The center also offers free dental screenings at schools and local events.

Burnside dental care and treatment through a child's school

Morris Heights Health Center has dental care at 85 West Burnside Avenue, reached through 718-716-4400. The team provides exams, cleaning, X-rays, fillings and dentures. It can refer you to a specialist.

Its school program uses dental rooms and portable equipment at schools that take part. Children can receive exams, fluoride, cleanings and sealants. Dental rooms with X-rays also offer tooth repairs. The team refers children who need a specialist.

A parent or legal guardian completes the school health registration and consent form. The form is available through the school's main office or health center.

Morris Heights also offers language help by phone during a visit. A trained medical interpreter joins a 3-way conversation with you and the care team. Its Patient Relations staff speak English and Spanish and can help with concerns about care.

Saving teeth and getting dentures with New York coverage

New York Medicaid pays for needed fillings, crowns, root canals, tooth removal and dentures. It also covers implants in certain cases. Replacement dentures and implants require no physician's letter. The dentist still sends an approval request when the rules require it.

Montefiore Centennial provides gum treatment and oral surgery alongside care for missing teeth. Jacobi's dental department lists implants among its tooth-replacement services.

For Bronx Medicaid members, cosmetic-only treatment is outside the state's dental benefit. Adult tooth-straightening care is covered only with approved jaw surgery or ongoing cleft treatment.

Medicaid patients in the Bronx cannot be charged for missed or canceled dental visits. The state's rules also bar a separate fee for reviewing a case. Before private-pay care, the dentist must explain covered alternatives and what each choice will cost.

Bronx retirees: dentures and the Medicare bill

Original Medicare usually doesn't pay for routine dentures, fillings or implants. Its dental coverage is tied to certain medical care that Medicare pays for. That includes some care linked to cancer treatment or an organ transplant.

New York's health department recommends mouth exams even when a patient has no natural teeth. The dentist can check the mouth's lining for changes that need more testing, including possible cancer.

Fordham Road buses, Pelham Parkway trains and the dental trip

The Bx12 connects Fordham Road with Pelham Parkway and Jacobi Hospital. The 2 and 5 trains serve separate Pelham Parkway stations. From either, Jacobi's directions include the eastbound Bx12 along the parkway.

City hospitals provide free language help, including Spanish interpreters. They also offer sign-language help and written information in large print. Staff and the Patient Experience Office arrange those services.

Bronx questions about braces approval, free care and evenings