MassHealth covers comprehensive adult dental at participating dentists with no copays: oral exams, cleanings (twice/year), x-rays, fillings, root canals (not wisdom teeth), crowns, extractions, oral surgery, and full/partial dentures. Source: BeneCare MassHealth, massdhp.org/your-benefits/.
Emergency dental care
Caring Health Center Main Street Dental Clinic takes emergency walk-ins Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm at 1049 Main St, Springfield. For severe infections or trauma after hours, go to an emergency room.
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Caring Health Center offers a sliding fee scale and free care for those who qualify — enrollment specialists can help uninsured patients apply for MassHealth.
MassHealth covers comprehensive adult dental with no copays (see medicaid_dental), which Caring Health Center accepts.
Caring Health Center is the main affordable dental provider in Springfield, operating multiple dental sites. Hours for the Forest Park and HSH sites were not published — call ahead.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Springfield, MA?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Caring Health Center — Main Street Dental Clinic, Caring Health Center — Forest Park Dental Clinic, HSH Dental Clinic (Friends of the Homeless). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does MA Medicaid cover dental for adults?
MassHealth covers comprehensive adult dental at participating dentists with no copays: oral exams, cleanings (twice/year), x-rays, fillings, root canals (not wisdom teeth), crowns, extractions, oral surgery, and full/partial dentures. Source: BeneCare MassHealth, massdhp.org/your-benefits/.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Springfield?
Caring Health Center Main Street Dental Clinic takes emergency walk-ins Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm at 1049 Main St, Springfield. For severe infections or trauma after hours, go to an emergency room.
Are there free dental clinics in Springfield, MA?
Yes: HSH Dental Clinic (Friends of the Homeless). Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
