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Low-cost and free dental clinics in New Orleans, LA

These community health centers in New Orleans provide dental care on a sliding scale, which means the fee is set by your income rather than your insurance.

7

charge on a sliding scale

7

accept Medicaid

7

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

7 centers in New Orleans offering dental

1631 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117-8208

504-821-2601

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3201 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-4307

504-207-3060

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1030 Lesseps St
New Orleans, LA 70117-4736

504-941-6041

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

9900 Lake Forest Blvd STE F
New Orleans, LA 70127-2609

504-240-0500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1111 Newton St
New Orleans, LA 70114-2500

504-658-2550

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1515 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70112-3723

504-524-1210

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1111 Newton St
New Orleans, LA 70114-2500

504-658-2785

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free dental care in New Orleans?

7 of the 7 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in New Orleans take Medicaid for dental care?

7 of the 7 centers listed accept Medicaid. 7 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for dental care in New Orleans?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.