Quick answer: Our directory lists 15 low-cost dental clinics in Orlando, and 12 are community health centers with sliding-scale fees; 13 of the 15 accept Medicaid. Uninsured adults who need more than emergency care should start with the Orange Blossom Family Health sites or Community Health Centers Forest City, which see all ages. Many other Orlando health centers treat children fully but see adults for emergencies only, so ask when you call.
When I went through the 15 Orlando listings in our directory, all were in Orange County and all were open to the public: 12 community health centers, 2 dental hygiene school clinics and 1 Florida Department of Health dental clinic. Only 6 publish exact hours, so plan to call. Another 5 clinics sit nearby in Casselberry, Longwood, Apopka, Winter Garden and Kissimmee.
One thing stood out: several Orlando health centers list their dental services as full care for children, with adults seen for emergencies. That's useful if you're in pain, but if you're an adult who needs cleanings, fillings or dentures, pick a clinic that lists adult services.
Where can I get low-cost dental care in Orlando?
These are the clinics I'd start with: verified, open-to-the-public listings with fee and service details, spread from downtown and Forest City Road to Semoran Boulevard and Lake Underhill. Hours are what the clinic published and often cover the whole health center, so call to confirm dental hours.
Health centers that see adults and children
Orange Blossom Family Health Downtown Orlando
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 232 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805
- Phone: (407) 428-5751
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Sees adults and children for emergency care, cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges and dentures. The sliding fee is based on household income, with a minimum dental visit charge of $35.
Ivey Lane Health Center
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 4426 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL 32811
- Phone: (407) 428-5751
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Run by the same organization as Orange Blossom Family Health, with the same services, the same $35 minimum dental visit charge and the same central phone line.
Community Health Centers Forest City Family & Dental
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 7900 Forest City Rd, Orlando, FL 32810
- Phone: (407) 905-8827
- Hours: About 44 hours a week; call for dental hours
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Offers adult and pediatric dental care for all ages. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, and there's a sliding-scale discount program.
Children's care and adult emergencies
Hoffner Dental Clinic
- Type: Public Health Department Clinic
- Address: 5449 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 19B, Orlando, FL 32822
- Phone: (407) 858-1478
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, closed noon-1pm
- Cost: Contact the clinic about fees
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Run by the Florida Department of Health in Orange County. Sees children 2-20 with Medicaid and adults with Medicaid for emergency (pain) care; uninsured adults are given referral numbers.
Lake Underhill Health Center
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 5730 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32807
- Phone: (407) 322-8645
- Hours: About 44 hours a week; call for dental hours
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Children get exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns and extractions; adults are seen for emergency dental care. Fees slide by family income, and the clinic says no one is denied.
Community Health Center - Lake Ellenor Pediatric Dental & Adult Emergency Dental Care
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, #106, Orlando, FL 32809
- Phone: (407) 905-8827
- Hours: About 41 hours a week; call for dental hours
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: As the name says, pediatric dentistry plus adult emergency services. Apply for the sliding discount online or with a financial counselor at the same number.
Orange Blossom Pediatrics
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 701 W. Livingston St. Bldg. #800, Orlando, FL 32805
- Phone: (407) 428-5751
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Pediatric dental care for children, on the same sliding scale as the other Orange Blossom sites.
Dental hygiene school
Valencia College Dental Hygiene Clinic
- Type: Dental Hygiene School Clinic
- Address: 1800 S. Kirkman Road, Allied Health & Sciences Building, Room 126, Orlando, FL 32811
- Phone: (407) 582-1305
- Hours: Not listed, call ahead
- Cost: Reduced fees
- Medicaid: Not stated
- Good to know: Students provide cleanings and x-rays. Walk-ins are taken when there are cancellations, and visits last 1.5-2.5 hours.
Are there other cleaning options?
Concorde Career College Orlando Dental Hygiene Clinic also offers reduced-fee cleanings, x-rays and screenings, with students supervised by the program director and a licensed dentist. Its fees aren't published, so ask when you call. Our directory doesn't list a dental school in the Orlando area, so for fillings or extractions, a health center is the place to start.
Other Orlando health center sites include Community Health Centers - Pine Hills, Community Health Center - Bithlo Family Care and the Alafaya Health Center; each treats children and sees adults for emergencies.
Does Florida Medicaid cover dental care?
For children and young adults under 21, yes: Florida Medicaid covers full dental care, from checkups and cleanings to fillings and crowns. For adults 21 and older the benefit is limited. It mainly covers emergency care to relieve pain or infection, plus dentures. Medicaid members get dental benefits through one of the state's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care dental plans, and some plans add extras for adults, such as cleanings, so check with your plan.
If your kids don't qualify for Medicaid, Florida KidCare offers low-cost health and dental coverage. You can learn more at Insure Kids Now.
How much will I pay?
Most Orlando listings charge sliding-scale fees based on household income and size. The Orange Blossom sites list a $35 minimum dental visit charge; other clinics don't publish prices, so ask for an estimate before treatment. The hygiene schools charge reduced fees.
What should I bring to my first visit?
- A photo ID
- Proof of income, such as pay stubs, a tax return or a benefits letter
- Proof of address
- Your Medicaid card or any insurance card
- A list of the medicines you take
Low-cost dental care near Orlando
If the city clinics can't fit you in, try these nearby directory pages:
- Apopka: Community Health Centers Apopka Dental, which sees all ages and stays open until 6:30pm on Tuesdays
- Longwood: AMSS Community Clinics Dental, a charitable clinic for uninsured adults with income within its guidelines
- Kissimmee: an Orange Blossom Family Health site with emergency care, root canals, crowns and dentures
- Casselberry and Winter Garden: health centers that treat children and see adults for emergencies
You can also browse the full Orlando city page.
Frequently asked questions
Can an uninsured adult get a filling in Orlando? Yes. Orange Blossom Family Health Downtown, Ivey Lane and Forest City list adult services on a sliding scale.
Where can I go for a dental emergency? Most Orlando health centers above see adults for emergencies. Hoffner Dental Clinic sees adults with Medicaid for pain.
Are there walk-in cleanings? Valencia College takes walk-ins when there are cancellations.
More low-cost dental care in Florida
Elsewhere in the state, see my guides to low-cost dental care in Tampa and low-cost dental care in Miami. Our directory covers low-cost dental clinics across Florida, from Orlando and Kissimmee to Apopka and Winter Garden, and you can always find options close to you on our near me page.