Free children's hygiene clinic — Free dental hygiene clinic for children ages 0-17; appointments required with paperwork completed at least a week prior ✓
Children 0-17 (free dental hygiene clinic); low-income children, veterans, and Maine National Guard members receive free and low-cost preventive and basic restorative care per university program
MaineCare (Maine Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental services for adults 21+ since July 1, 2022 — including exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures, and extractions. Children get full coverage. Verify current limits at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/.
Emergency dental care
Community Dental - Lewiston offers urgent/emergency dental care — call (207) 777-7442. UMA Lewiston Center Dental Clinic holds free dental screening days periodically. For a life-threatening emergency or severe infection, go to the nearest ER (Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston).
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UMA Lewiston Center Dental Clinic — free dental hygiene care for children 0-17; free dental screening days and Give Kids a Smile day each spring. Call (207) 753-6600 for event dates.
MaineCare covers comprehensive dental care for adults 21+ (including cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures) since July 2022 — Community Dental - Lewiston accepts MaineCare.
Dental Lifeline Network Maine Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults — check availability at https://dentallifeline.org/maine/
Lewiston has fewer verified low-cost options than Portland. The B Street Health Center (57 Birch St, Lewiston) is an FQHC but its official site lists only primary care/psychiatry/counseling — dental could not be verified there, so it is not listed. CCS Dental operates at 60 Second St, Auburn (a different city). Community Dental - Lewiston is the main verified low-cost option.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Lewiston, ME?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Community Dental - Lewiston, UMA Lewiston Center Dental Clinic (University of Maine at Augusta). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does ME Medicaid cover dental for adults?
MaineCare (Maine Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental services for adults 21+ since July 1, 2022 — including exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures, and extractions. Children get full coverage. Verify current limits at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Lewiston?
Community Dental - Lewiston offers urgent/emergency dental care — call (207) 777-7442. UMA Lewiston Center Dental Clinic holds free dental screening days periodically. For a life-threatening emergency or severe infection, go to the nearest ER (Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston).
Are there free dental clinics in Lewiston, ME?
Yes: UMA Lewiston Center Dental Clinic (University of Maine at Augusta). Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
