Low-Cost Dental Resources
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Portico Can Help With Finding Low-Cost Dental Resources
Portico can help you understand your eligibility for health insurance that covers dental care, such as Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. If you are eligible, we can help you enroll. We can help you understand your dental benefits and help you to find a clinic that accepts your insurance. If you don’t qualify for insurance, we can connect you with dental resources to help meet your family’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about dental services here.
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I have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. What are my benefits?
View this document to find a summary of your benefits.
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I am enrolled in a health plan through Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. How can I find a clinic within my network?
Visit InsureKidsNow.gov to learn how to find an in-network provider.
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I am enrolled in a health plan through Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. Who can I contact to find out more information about what is covered?
Visit this webpage to find contact information for your health plan.
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I don’t have dental insurance. Where can I go to receive services?
This webpage can help you find affordable dental care near you. Select “dental” as the filter category.
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I have a dental emergency. Where can I go to receive services?
As of July 2023, these clinics were taking emergency patients. Please contact them directly for more information and scheduling availability.
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My child needs braces. What are my options?
If considered to be medically necessary, braces are often a covered service for children and young adults under age 21. Below are some clinics that offer braces services for children. Please contact the provider directly for more information and scheduling availability.
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I need a specific dental service, such as deep cleaning, dentures, a root canal, or wisdom teeth removal. What are my options?
If you have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, contact your health plan to find out if the service you need is covered.
If you don’t have dental insurance, visit the this webpage to find a low-cost clinic near you. Select “dental” as the filter category.
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Where can I take my child for dental care?
There are pediatric dental clinics that specialize in serving children, but it’s not always necessary to see a pediatric dentist. General dentists can also see children. Here are some pediatric dental clinic options. Please contact the provider directly for more information and scheduling availability.
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I am not eligible for health or dental insurance or I am looking for discounted dental services. What are some options for low-cost dental care?
If you need dental care and don’t have insurance, here are some low-cost options. Please contact the provider directly for more information and scheduling availability.
You can also visit the this webpage to find a low-cost clinic near you. Select “dental” as the filter category.
Still have questions?
If your question isn’t answered or if you need dental clinic referral assistance, please contact us.
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Portico Dental Consultation Services are supported by a generous grant from the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation
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