- Dental school clinics: supervised students at reduced fees.
- Community health centers: sliding-scale fees based on income.
- Medicaid: covers children’s dental care; adult coverage varies by state.
- Dental membership plans offered by many private practices.
- Charity events such as free dental days.
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USA Dental Exam: Quick Facts
- Typical visit
- 45–60 minutes
- Exam only (no insurance)
- About $50–$150
- Cleaning (no insurance)
- About $75–$200
- X-rays
- About $25–$250 depending on type
- Child’s first visit
- By age 1
- Healthy gum pockets
- 1–3 mm
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