Alabama Medicaid covers dental care for children under 21. Adults age 21 and older receive NO dental benefits under Alabama Medicaid, except pregnant women through 60 days postpartum.
Emergency dental care
Cahaba Valley Health Care offers an urgent walk-in emergency dental clinic (1515 6th Ave S, (205) 918-2108). UAB School of Dentistry also operates an emergency dental clinic — call (205) 934-3000. For after-hours emergencies, go to a hospital ER.
More ways to save
UAB dental school comprehensive care runs about 50% below private-practice fees — the best value for crowns, dentures, and fillings in the region.
Cahaba Valley Health Care provides free dental care with an urgent walk-in option.
FQHC dental clinics (Alabama Regional Medical Services) charge reduced fees and offer sliding scales for uninsured patients.
Christ Health Center (Woodlawn, 5720 1st Ave S, (205) 380-9455) is an FQHC with reduced-fee dental but requires patients to see a doctor first for a dental referral, so it is omitted as a direct-access option.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Birmingham, AL?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including UAB School of Dentistry Comprehensive Care Clinic, Cahaba Valley Health Care, Alabama Regional Medical Services — Northside Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does AL Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Alabama Medicaid covers dental care for children under 21. Adults age 21 and older receive NO dental benefits under Alabama Medicaid, except pregnant women through 60 days postpartum.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Birmingham?
Cahaba Valley Health Care offers an urgent walk-in emergency dental clinic (1515 6th Ave S, (205) 918-2108). UAB School of Dentistry also operates an emergency dental clinic — call (205) 934-3000. For after-hours emergencies, go to a hospital ER.
