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Medicaid accepted — dental care that doesn't wait.

Yes — we're a dentist in Greenville, SC that accepts Medicaid, for both children and adults, and we treat Medicaid patients on the same schedule as everyone else, including same-day emergencies. Coverage rules in South Carolina differ for kids and adults, so this page lays out exactly what Healthy Connections pays for, what it doesn't, and how our membership plan affordably fills the gaps. Bring your card — we'll verify everything before treatment. Call 864-999-9899.

SC Healthy Connections Medicaid accepted in Greenville
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We Accept SC Healthy Connections Medicaid — Kids & Adults

Todays Dental Greenville is an in-network provider for South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid, and we work directly with DentaQuest, the program's dental administrator. That means no runaround: bring your Medicaid card and a photo ID, and our front desk verifies your benefits with DentaQuest before any treatment begins — you'll know exactly what's covered before you're in the chair.

Many offices in the Upstate either don't take Medicaid at all or quietly cap how many Medicaid patients they'll see. We don't. Medicaid patients book the same appointment slots as every other patient — same chairs, same doctors, same schedule. We welcome:

  • Children and adolescents (comprehensive coverage under 21)
  • Adults 21 and over (a limited but real benefit set)
  • Pregnant patients
  • Patients whose eligibility recently changed — we'll re-verify for you
Children's Medicaid dental coverage in South Carolina
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What Medicaid Covers for Children

Children's dental coverage under South Carolina Medicaid is comprehensive by design. Kids and teens under 21 are entitled to regular preventive care with little to no out-of-pocket cost, which is why we encourage parents to keep every six-month visit on the calendar even when nothing hurts — sealants and fluoride now are far cheaper than fillings later. If your child hasn't seen a dentist in over a year, that first catch-up visit is covered too: bring their Medicaid card and we'll handle the rest.

Typical covered services for patients under 21 include:

  • Dental exams and cleanings every 6 months
  • Bitewing X-rays every 6 months, plus a panoramic X-ray every 3 years
  • Fluoride treatments and sealants
  • Fillings, extractions, and root canals
  • Medically necessary orthodontic evaluation
  • No co-pays for essential services
Adult Medicaid dental coverage and gaps
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What Medicaid Covers for Adults — and the Common Gaps

Adult dental benefits under SC Medicaid are real but limited — and knowing the limits ahead of time is how you avoid surprise bills. The most common gaps are crowns, root canal treatment on back teeth, dentures, and implants, plus anything that runs past the annual benefit cap. We'll always tell you before treatment exactly what's covered and what any gap would cost, and if something isn't covered, that doesn't end the conversation — it just changes it (see the next section).

What adult Medicaid dental coverage typically includes:

  • Cleanings and exams twice a year
  • Bitewing X-rays once per year
  • Fillings and simple extractions
  • Annual benefit cap of $750 (as per state guidelines)
Affordable options when Medicaid doesn't cover treatment
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Filling the Gaps Affordably

When Medicaid won't cover a treatment you need, you still have good options — none of which involve walking around in pain or putting care off for another year.

Our Kleer membership plan covers cleanings, exams, and X-rays at a flat annual rate with no deductibles or waiting periods, which pairs well with adult Medicaid's limited benefit set. For bigger treatment, Cherry, Sunbit, and CareCredit financing split the cost into monthly payments, and our interest-free in-house payment plan spreads treatment over three months.

Tell us your budget honestly. We would rather build a plan you can actually afford than watch a small problem turn into a big one.

Same-day emergency dental care for Medicaid patients
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Same-Day & Emergency Visits on Medicaid

Medicaid covers emergency dental care — tooth pain, swelling, infections, and urgent extractions — and we hold room in the schedule for same-day emergency visits, Medicaid patients included. If you call in the morning with a dental emergency, our goal is to see you that same day.

There's no separate "Medicaid line" and no longer wait. Call 864-999-9899, tell us what's going on, and we'll get you in.

One more reason not to wait: dental emergencies rarely get cheaper with time. An infection treated today is usually a filling or a simple extraction; the same infection weeks later can mean an ER visit that manages the pain but can't actually fix the tooth. If something hurts, call now — verification takes minutes, not days.

GOOD TO KNOW

Medicaid questions, answered.

Everything you need to know before your first visit. Have another question?

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Do you really take adult Medicaid?

Yes. SC adult Medicaid covers a limited benefit set — exams, X-rays, extractions, and some fillings. We'll tell you before treatment exactly what's covered and what any gap costs.

Is there a wait for Medicaid appointments?

No — Medicaid patients book the same slots as everyone else, including same-day emergency visits. Most competitors won't say that; we will.

What does Medicaid cover for my kids?

Children's coverage is comprehensive: checkups, cleanings, sealants, fillings, and medically necessary orthodontic evaluation. Preventive visits are typically $0 out of pocket.

What if Medicaid won't cover what I need?

Our Kleer membership plan covers cleanings and exams at a flat rate, and Cherry/Sunbit/CareCredit financing splits bigger treatment into monthly payments.

What should I bring to my appointment if I have Medicaid?

Please bring your Medicaid card, a photo ID, and any recent dental records if available. This helps us verify coverage and speed up your visit.

PAYING FOR CARE

No surprises, ever.

We review your benefits up front and lay out every option in plain language — so cost is never the reason care gets delayed.

INSURANCE

Accepted & welcomed

We work with most major providers, plus Medicaid and Medicare for adults and children.

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FINANCING

Flexible, no-surprise plans

In-house payment plans and third-party financing so treatment fits your budget, not the other way around.

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