Dental Resources
Dental care is an important part of physical health. Some common oral health problems that seniors have include: dry mouth, ill-fitting dentures, gum recession, root decay, and gum disease. Seniors may have additional oral health difficulties due to a lifetime of wear and tear on their mouths.
Community Based Dental Care
Jefferson County Health Department
Address: 1255 West Washington St., Monticello
Phone: 342-0170 ext 148
Email: jeffersonchd@doh.state.fl.us
Website: www.doh.state.fl.us/chdjefferson/dental/dental.htm
Services: Extractions only
Fees:Â Medicaid
TCC - Dental Hygiene Clinic
Address: 444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone: 201-8247
Email: burrallb@tcc.fl.edu
Website: www.tcc.fl.edu/dental
Services: Cleanings for seniors; two-step process: 1 hour screening the cleaning on another day. Cleaning may take several hours to complete. Appointment required. On city bus route.
Fees: $6
Wakulla County Health Department
Address: 48 Oak St., Crawfordville
Phone: 926-4985
Website: www.wakullahealth.com/allservices/dental/dentalindex.htm
Services: Extractions only; Emergency basis only; First 5 morning slots open M-F for emergencies.
Fees: Medicaid
We Care Dental Network (Capital Medical Society)
Address: 1204 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee
Phone: 942-5215
Email: info@capmed.org
Website: www.capmed.org/foundation.html
Services: Free extractions, fillings, and partial dentures; doctor referral required (community health clinic provides referrals); extractions and fillings; only for We Care Program participants
Private Dentists Who Accept Medicaid and/or Offer Financing
Affordable Dentures
Heritage Plaza Shopping Center
Address: 2810 Sharer Rd., Suite 17, Tallahassee
Phone: 385-5188
Website: www.affordabledentures.com
Services: Dentures and extractions
Fees: Medicaid for dentures only; financing available
Coast Dental
Address: 1329 East Tennessee St.
Phone: 878-7999
Website: www.coastdental.com
Services: General dentistry
Fees: Financing available
Dr. Ivan B. Roberts
Address: 353 Office Plaza, Tallahassee
Phone: 877-5314
Website: IvanRobertsSmiles.com
Services: Restorative dentistry
Fees: Interest-free financing available
Dr. Myron Schrock
Address: 19606 State Rd. 20 W. Blountstown
Phone: 674-5502
Services: General dentistry, dentures and extractions
Fees: Medicaid for full-mouth extractions and dentures
Dr. Russell Rainey
Address: 221 East 7th Ave., Tallahassee
Phone: 385-3700
Email: drrainey@drrainey.com
Website: www.DrRainey.com
Services: Comprehensive dentistry - general, cosmetic, restorative
Fees: Financing available
Taylor Dental Clinic
Address: 409 East Ash St., Perry
Phone: (850) 223-2578
Services: General Dentistry and extractions
Fees: Medicaid for extractions; sliding fee available based on household income
Dental Insurance and Discount Dental Plans
Getting either dental insurance or a discount dental plan are two alternative ways of paying for dental care. There are various types of dental insurance - most of which work like health insurance. Discount dental plans are not insurance plans. Discount dental plans allow you to receive dental services at a discount after paying a membership fee. You can find more information about the two at the websites below.
www.DentalInsuranceHelper.com
This website contains various informative articles about dental insurance and about discount dental plans. The articles deal with many frequently asked questions about dental insurance.
www.InsuranceCompany.com
This website allows you to compare the prices and benefits of various dental insurance plans and discount dental plans in your area. It also offers (on the home page) a brief overview of the different types of dental insurance and the difference between that and dental discount plans.
www.DentalPlans.com
This website allows you to compare the amenities of different discount dental plans available in your area. The information provided on the website was written by a for-profit business.
www.webmd.com/oral-health/default.htm
WebMD is a website that provides health information to Internet users. The Oral Health Center is a section of the website dedicated to oral health. Topics covered include: current news in the dental field and information on common oral health issues. There is also a portion of the website where you can "ask the experts" your oral health questions.
The above are suggestions of resources for maintaining dental hygiene and health. The Tallahassee Senior Center does not endorse any particular business but provides the above as a potentially useful resource. Please see your primary doctor before you make any decisions with regard to your dental care.