Scheduled appointments Mon-Fri; emergency extraction clinic Tue & Thu evenings (sign-in from 3:30pm, first-come first-served, 5-10 patients per night)
Eligibility
Free dental care for uninsured adults at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown counties; SC proof of residency and photo ID required; no dental insurance or Medicaid
South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (via DentaQuest) gives adults 21+ a $1,000 annual dental benefit (July 1-June 30): exams, one cleaning + bitewings per 12 months, fillings, extractions, and emergency pain relief. Crowns, root canals, and dentures are not covered for adults.
Emergency dental care
ECCO emergency extraction clinic Tue & Thu evenings — sign in from 3:30pm, first-come first-served, 1145 Six Mile Rd. MUSC Dental Urgent Care in Charleston (29 Bee St) is walk-in Mon-Fri. For life-threatening emergencies go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
Fetter Health Care Network downtown Charleston dental (51 Nassau St, (843) 722-4112) — FQHC sliding-fee care ~15 minutes away.
MUSC Dental Urgent Care (29 Bee St, Charleston) — walk-in clinic Mon-Fri for urgent dental needs; (843) 876-7645.
Dental Lifeline Network South Carolina Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford treatment.
ECCO's dental clinic is run in partnership with the MUSC College of Dental Medicine and volunteer dentists.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Mount Pleasant, SC?
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does SC Medicaid cover dental for adults?
South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (via DentaQuest) gives adults 21+ a $1,000 annual dental benefit (July 1-June 30): exams, one cleaning + bitewings per 12 months, fillings, extractions, and emergency pain relief. Crowns, root canals, and dentures are not covered for adults.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Mount Pleasant?
ECCO emergency extraction clinic Tue & Thu evenings — sign in from 3:30pm, first-come first-served, 1145 Six Mile Rd. MUSC Dental Urgent Care in Charleston (29 Bee St) is walk-in Mon-Fri. For life-threatening emergencies go to the nearest ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Yes: East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) Dental Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
