Westside Community Clinic

Westside Community Clinic Details

This is a SLIDING SCALE clinic. The costs for clinic services are based on either your income or they offer type of financial assistance. Contact the clinic directly to discuss prices for individual services which vary. Sliding Scale does not necessarily mean free.

Last-Modified: 2023-11-03 03:31:38

Dental Services:



Fillings

Preventative Dental Care

Exams

Cleaning

Sealants

Emergency Dental Care

Extractions

Root Canals





Same-day appointments available for established patients.



Offer a generous sliding fee schedule for persons who are under-insured or have no insurance based on the household income and family size.



Hours:



Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm.

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Eligibility and Income Guidelines To Qualify

To qualify for free dental care at one of these clinics, you will typically need to meet certain income and residency requirements. You may also need to provide proof of your income and residency.

To learn more about the eligibility requirements and services offered by a particular clinic, please contact the clinic directly.

Free dental clinics are an important resource for people who cannot afford to go to a regular dental clinic. They provide access to essential dental care that can help to improve people's overall health and well-being.

If you are in need of dental care and cannot afford to go to a regular dental clinic, please consider visiting one of the free dental clinics in Nacogdoches, TX. You deserve to have access to the dental care you need, without the cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of dental services do free dental clinics offer?
A: Free dental clinics offer a variety of dental services, including preventive care (cleanings, checkups, and X-rays), restorative care (fillings, crowns, and bridges), extractions, and emergency dental care.

Q: How do I qualify for free dental care?
A: The eligibility requirements for free dental care vary from clinic to clinic. Some clinics require patients to meet certain income or residency requirements. Others may require patients to be uninsured or underinsured.

Q: Do I need to have insurance to go to a free dental clinic?
A: No, you do not need to have insurance to go to a free dental clinic. However, some clinics may give priority to patients with Medicaid or other government insurance.

Q: How do I find a free dental clinic in my area?
A: There are a number of ways to find a free dental clinic in your area. You can use an online directory, contact your local health department, ask your dentist or other healthcare provider for a referral, or check with local charities and nonprofits.

Q: What should I bring to my first appointment at a free dental clinic?
A: You should bring your photo ID, proof of income, and proof of residency to your first appointment at a free dental clinic. You should also bring a list of any medications you are taking and any allergies you have.

Q: Are free dental clinics safe?
A: Yes, free dental clinics are safe. Free dental clinics are held to the same standards of care as regular dental clinics.

Westside Community Clinic Mission Statement

East Texas Community Health Services, Inc. (ETCHSI) is a private, not-for-profit corporation established in 1987 by a group of committed community members to fulfill the mission of providing health services to medically uninsured and underserved residents of rural East Texas. Over the intervening years, ETCHSI has grown into the largest multi-specialty primary care practice in a 50-mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX. ETCHSI has been led by only two (2) Executive Directors/CEOs and has had one former Board member serve in the Texas House of Representatives for the last 14 years. Our Board certified providers are committed to assisting patients learn to live more healthfully, to establish health related goals, and to take increased responsibility for their own health. ETCHSI’s health care delivery is based on our mission of preventive and primary care services through a provider panel using a family practitioner, a pediatrician, an obstetrics/gynecology practitioner, family nurse practitioners and pediatric nurse practitioners. Medical services are provided at a newly remodeled Eastside Community Clinic. The remodeling not only improved patient flow but also is increasing patient satisfaction Our dental department, which provides primary oral health care services, currently has two full-time dentists and one part-time hygienist in Nacogdoches.

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Dental Clinic Costs - Crowd Sourced

We have listed the dental costs below which we have compiled for Westside Community Clinic. We cannot guarantee the dental costs to be completely accurate. Costs are displayed for informational purposes for our users. We have compiled prices provided by users to this website. In order to obtain actual costs please contact the dental offices directly.

Date Added	Type of Clinic	Description	Cost
2019-03-20	Completely Free Clinic		$100
2018-06-17			$0
2018-06-05	Charged Sliding Scale		$370

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