Dental: Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm; Fri 7:30am-4pm; Sat 7:30am-3:30pm; emergency appointments available
Eligibility
Open to all Will County residents regardless of age or ability to pay; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance; sliding fee scale for uninsured (nominal $50 fee per dental visit, no one turned away for inability to pay)
Illinois Medicaid (HealthChoice Illinois) covers adult dental: adults get two teeth cleanings per year plus extra dental care, including crowns and dentures; emergency dental services, oral surgery, and sedation when medically necessary are also covered. (Verified from the official EnrollHFS HealthChoice Illinois plan choice charts.)
Emergency dental care
Will County Community Health Center offers emergency dental appointments — call (815) 774-7300. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the ER.
More ways to save
Will County CHC dental has a nominal $50 fee per visit for self-pay patients with a sliding fee scale — call (815) 774-7300.
Dental Lifeline Network Illinois (Donated Dental Services): free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentists for elderly (65+), permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults — call 888-235-5826.
The Will County Community Health Center is a Joint Commission-accredited Federally Qualified Health Center run by the Will County Health Department; it also has branch offices in Bolingbrook and Monee.
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Will County Community Health Center - Dental, Aunt Martha's East Joliet Community Health Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does IL Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Illinois Medicaid (HealthChoice Illinois) covers adult dental: adults get two teeth cleanings per year plus extra dental care, including crowns and dentures; emergency dental services, oral surgery, and sedation when medically necessary are also covered. (Verified from the official EnrollHFS HealthChoice Illinois plan choice charts.)
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Joliet?
Will County Community Health Center offers emergency dental appointments — call (815) 774-7300. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
