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Can You Get Cheap or Free Dentures?

You’ve lost one or more teeth. You want to replace them. One of the first questions that pops into your head is “what’s that going to cost me?”

Dentures can be a good option – and one that costs less money than dental implants – for replacing teeth. Unlike dental implants, dentures are not permanent options. In fact, many dentures are removable. Which can be a plus or a minus depending on the situation and how you look at it. 

With an average cost of $500 to $5,000, dentures can still be expensive, so we’ve offered 5 options for you to explore possibly finding cheap or free dentures.

  • NAFCC
  • FQHCs or CHCs
  • Dental Lifeline Network
  • Medicaid
  • PACE

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFCC)

Another great non-profit organization that seeks to make healthcare available to those who are medically underserved, believing healthcare is a right and not a privilege. Their services include dental care in some locations.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or Community Health Centers (CHCs)

These federally funded centers are located in regions considered medically underserved and sometimes offer dental related services.

The Dental Lifeline Network

The Dental Lifeline Network is a non-profit that provides free dental treatments for the elderly or people with disabilities that can’t otherwise afford them. The program has a volunteer network of over 15,000 dentists and over 3,500 locations nationally.

Medicaid

In some states, Medicaid may cover dentures if you have very low income. You should contact your local Medicaid office to see if the service is offered and if you qualify.

PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)

PACE is a Medicare/Medicaid program to help people meet their necessary health care needs – including their dental health. To qualify, you must be over the age of 55, qualify for home care nursing and a legal resident in the area where the service is being offered.

The options noted above can possibly help you get free or significantly discounted dentures. If you do not qualify, there are still options available to you. There are a growing number of dental discount plans available that are different from insurance in that they don’t have premiums, copays and waiting periods.