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
For severe dental pain, swelling, or trauma, go to a hospital ER (e.g., USA Health University Hospital, 2451 University Hospital Dr). Call Franklin Primary or Mobile County Health Department for urgent daytime dental appointments.
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Both verified Mobile options use sliding-fee scales based on household income and family size — uninsured patients pay only what they can afford.
The Mobile County Health Department publishes an annual dental sliding-discount fee schedule with a $20–$45 minimum per visit depending on income level.
Mostellar Medical Center and Accordia Health are additional Mobile County community health centers offering dental care on sliding scales (per the Mobile County Health Department).
Mobile County Health Department also operates Eight Mile (4009 St. Stephens Rd) and Semmes (3810 Wulff Rd) dental clinics, both sliding-scale with the same services and hours — Downtown is listed as the primary in-city option.
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Franklin Primary Health Center — Medical & Dental Express, Mobile County Health Department — Family Health Downtown Health Center Dental. 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 Mobile?
For severe dental pain, swelling, or trauma, go to a hospital ER (e.g., USA Health University Hospital, 2451 University Hospital Dr). Call Franklin Primary or Mobile County Health Department for urgent daytime dental appointments.
