Mississippi Medicaid adult dental is emergency-only: extractions and related treatment for pain relief or infection, with a $3 copay per visit. Preventive care, fillings, root canals, crowns, and dentures are NOT covered for adults. Children ages 0-20 receive comprehensive dental benefits.
Emergency dental care
Call Coastal Family Health Center (228) 864-2200 for urgent dental care during weekday hours; for after-hours severe pain or trauma, go to a hospital ER (e.g., Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, 4500 13th St).
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Coastal Family Health Center offers sliding-scale dental care at Gulfport, Biloxi, and Leakesville — quality comprehensive dental care regardless of ability to pay.
Bethesda Free Clinic in neighboring Ocean Springs (6912 N Washington Ave, (228) 818-9191) provides completely free basic dental care Mon-Thu, 9 AM-noon, walk-ins welcome.
Mississippi adult Medicaid covers emergency extractions and related pain-relief treatment with a $3 copay.
Gulfport has a single verified low-cost dental provider (Coastal Family Health Center). Bethesda Free Clinic (Ocean Springs, in the Gulfport metro area) is a verified free alternative for basic dental care but is listed here only in cost_savers to keep city-level data accurate.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Gulfport, MS?
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Coastal Family Health Center — Gulfport Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does MS Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Mississippi Medicaid adult dental is emergency-only: extractions and related treatment for pain relief or infection, with a $3 copay per visit. Preventive care, fillings, root canals, crowns, and dentures are NOT covered for adults. Children ages 0-20 receive comprehensive dental benefits.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Gulfport?
Call Coastal Family Health Center (228) 864-2200 for urgent dental care during weekday hours; for after-hours severe pain or trauma, go to a hospital ER (e.g., Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, 4500 13th St).
