Answers that name People's Community Clinic

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Lone Star Circle of Care at Stassney - 730 W Stassney Ln Ste 110, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Groovy Dental - 8701 W Parmer Ln Ste 1124, Austin, TX 78729, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. P. Patel BDS, DDS - 801 E William Cannon Dr STE 201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Clinica Montopolis - Austin, TX 78741, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States

If your priority is lowest cost + uninsured adult, I’d book Manos De Cristo first.

• Manos de Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave. It specifically serves low-income adults without affordable dental coverage, and its services are priced at about 30% of market value. It offers exams/X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions and emergency care. Low Income Dental
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care — 2901 Montopolis Dr. A strong alternative if you qualify for its sliding-fee program; dental services include exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and dentures. Low Income Dental
• People's Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa. It accepts uninsured patients and offers a sliding-fee discount based on income and household size; its dental program provides adult exams, cleanings, X-rays and fillings. People's Community Clinic People's Community Clinic
• Lone Star Circle of Care at Stassney — 730 W Stassney Ln. Another good South Austin option; uninsured patients who qualify can receive discounted care based on household income. Lone Star Cares

My pick: Manos de Cristo if you're mainly looking to minimize what you pay out of pocket. If you tell me your Austin ZIP code and roughly how much you make per month, I can narrow this to the 2–3 cheapest options and tell you which one I'd call first.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Lone Star Circle of Care at Stassney - 730 W Stassney Ln Ste 110, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Groovy Dental - 8701 W Parmer Ln Ste 1124, Austin, TX 78729, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. P. Patel BDS, DDS - 801 E William Cannon Dr STE 201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Clinica Montopolis - Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Glow Dental Co - Building One, 7717 Southwest Pkwy Unit 150, Austin, TX 78735, United States

If budget is the priority and you’re uninsured, I’d start with Manos De Cristo.

My picks

1. Manos De Cristo — best overall for uninsured adults

• Nonprofit low-cost dental clinic specifically serving people without private insurance or Medicaid.
• Offers exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, dentures, and periodontal treatment.
• 4911 Harmon Ave.
• Dental appointments: 512-477-2319. Trinitycenter
• People's Community Clinic — best if your income is low

• Provides dental care to uninsured adults and has an income/household-size-based sliding fee scale.
• They also have financial counselors who can determine what discount you qualify for.
• 1101 Camino La Costa, 512-478-4939. People's Community Clinic People's Community Clinic
• Lone Star Circle of Care at Stassney — another strong low-income option

• Specifically says uninsured patients can receive discounted dental services based on household size and income.
• 730 W Stassney Ln., Suite 110
• 877-800-5722. Lone Star Circle of Care
• Groovy Dental — best private-practice option

• If you don't qualify for sliding-scale care, they advertise a $99 no-insurance new-patient visit and an in-office membership plan for uninsured patients.
• 8701 W Parmer Ln., Suite 1124. Groovy Dental |

One useful Austin-specific tip: if you live in Travis County and have low income, check MAP/MAP Basic before paying cash. Uninsured Travis County residents can qualify based on income, and dental care is included. Central Health

My recommendation: Call Manos de Cristo first and ask, “I'm an uninsured adult—what would I pay for an exam, X-rays, and a cleaning, and what's your earliest appointment?” If their wait is too long, try People's Community Clinic next.

If you tell me your Austin ZIP code and roughly what you can afford for the first visit (e.g. $50, $100, $200), I can narrow this down to the 3 closest/best-value dentists and compare their current prices.

• Swish Dental - Mueller Family - 2604 Aldrich St Ste a, Austin, TX 78723
• Dental Smiles - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723
• Manos De Cristo Dental Center - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, Austin, TX 78723
• Aloha Dental - 1614 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
• C.D. Doyle Clinic - 780 S Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78741
• Access Dental - 1923 E 7th St #120, Austin, TX 78702
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
• Austin Family Dentist - 3508 Far W Blvd #310, Austin, TX 78731
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722
• Tech Ridge Dental - 12400 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste A131, Austin, TX 78753
• Galaxia Dental - 8764 Research Blvd Ste d, Austin, TX 78758
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741

Yes. Since you’re pregnant and uninsured, I’d prioritize a dentist who is comfortable treating pregnant patients and offers a clear self-pay/sliding-scale option.

My top choices near Mueller

• Swish Dental - Mueller Family — 2604 Aldrich St, Austin, TX 78723. This is probably the most convenient option. Swish specifically says it offers low-cost memberships and payment plans for people without insurance, and its Mueller office discusses dental X-rays during pregnancy and recommends coordinating with your OB. Swish Dental
• Dental Smiles — 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Suite 1435. It's right by Mueller and has a dental membership plan for patients without insurance. Dental Smiles Dentistry
• Manos De Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave. This is worth calling if price is your biggest concern, particularly to ask about reduced-cost care for uninsured patients.
• People's Community Clinic Dental Program — 1101 Camino La Costa. This is the option I'd investigate first if your income is limited. People's Community Clinic provides dental care and has a sliding-fee program based on income and household size; they also provide prenatal care and financial counseling. Austin PCC Austin PCC Austin PCC

What I'd do

I'd call People's first and ask:
“I'm pregnant, uninsured, and live near Mueller. Do you currently accept new dental patients, and what would a prenatal exam and cleaning cost under your sliding-fee program?”

If they can't get you in soon, I'd call Swish Mueller and Dental Smiles and ask for their cash price for a pregnancy-safe exam and cleaning, rather than just asking whether they "take uninsured patients."

Also, don't postpone necessary dental care because you're pregnant. Routine dental care and necessary treatment can generally be provided during pregnancy; tell the dentist how far along you are and give them your OB's contact information if they need to coordinate care.

Texas DSHS also specifically notes that pregnant women may qualify for Medicaid, and that dental benefits may be available through the Medicaid managed-care plan. They recommend 2-1-1 as a way to locate low-cost dental services. Texas Health Services

If you tell me how many weeks pregnant you are and roughly what you can afford for the visit (e.g. $50, $100, $200), I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options and look for their current self-pay prices.

• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Dr. Sonali Bhandari, DDS - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Burnet - 5531 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Choice Austin Dental - 11645 Angus Rd, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• SuperSmiles Dental - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Quinlan Park Dental - 5145 N FM 620 G-150, Austin, TX 78732, United States
• CommUnityCare: Del Valle Health & Wellness Center - 7050 Elroy Rd, Del Valle, TX 78617, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Eastside - 31 Navasota St #130, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Healing Tooth - Comprehensive Family Dentistry & Orthodontics - 6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Ste 2580, Austin, TX 78752, United States

If you mean Crestview in Austin, and your priority is cheap preventive care/cleanings for the whole family, I’d look at these first:

• Lucent Dentistry — 3909 N I-35, Austin 78722. Particularly worth checking if you have children or Medicaid/CHIP; it accepts Medicaid/CHIP and offers family and pediatric dentistry.
• Dr. Sonali Bhandari, DDS / CommUnityCare North Central — 1210 W Braker Ln. A potentially good low-cost option if you qualify for MAP or other public coverage. CommUnityCare provides exams, cleanings and basic dental treatment.
• People's Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa. They offer a sliding-fee program based on income and family size, so this is worth investigating if you're uninsured or underinsured.
• Austin Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic — probably the cheapest option for routine cleanings. Current Austin information puts student cleanings at roughly $20, although appointments take substantially longer and aren't as convenient as a normal dentist. MarketCare IDEA Public Schools
• Forest Family Dentistry - Burnet — 5531 Burnet Rd. This is a more conventional family dentist near Crestview, with children's and adult preventive care, if you'd rather prioritize convenience over the absolute lowest price.

If you don't have dental insurance

I'd start with ACC's hygiene clinic for the lowest possible cleaning cost, then People's Community Clinic/CommUnityCare if you may qualify for income-based assistance.

If you'd rather have a regular private family dentist, Lucent is the one I'd call first because it's relatively close to Crestview and specifically accommodates families and Medicaid/CHIP. Texas Health Services

There are also private practices with unusually good cash/membership pricing. For example, Groovy Dental advertises a $500/year family plan for 2 adults + 1 child, including two cleanings, exams, fluoride and X-rays. Groovy Dental

If you tell me how many adults/kids are in your family and whether you have dental insurance or Medicaid/CHIP, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 cheapest options and compare the actual annual cost for your family.

• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• CommUnityCare: Del Valle Health & Wellness Center - 7050 Elroy Rd, Del Valle, TX 78617, United States
• Downtown Dental Design - 507 Pressler St #350, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Lone Star Circle of Care at Stassney - 730 W Stassney Ln Ste 110, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Shantanu Naik - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Health Centers of Austin & Travis County - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
• Kevin Ferriter - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Community care - Community Care, 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States

Yes. If cost is the main issue, I’d start with community clinics rather than a regular downtown private dentist.

Best low-cost options

• Huang Philip P MD — 15 Waller St.

This is one of the closest safety-net dental options to downtown. CommUnityCare offers fillings, extractions, exams and emergency dental treatment, and eligible uninsured/low-income patients can get reduced fees through its sliding-scale program. Dental: 512-978-9895. Trinitycenter CommunityCare

• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave.

Probably the option I'd investigate first if you don't have insurance and need an inexpensive repair. It's a nonprofit low-cost dental center and offers fillings, crowns, extractions, X-rays and emergency care. Emergency walk-ins are first-come, first-served; published information says services are priced around 30% of market value. Call 512-477-2319 before going to confirm the current emergency walk-in window. Low Income Dental People's Community Clinic

• People's Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa.

A little farther north, but it has a sliding-fee program based on income and household size, including for uninsured patients. Call 512-478-4939 and ask specifically about an urgent dental appointment and financial screening. People's Community Clinic People's Community Clinic

What I'd do today

Call RBJ Dental first and say: “I lost a filling and need an urgent dental appointment. I'm uninsured/unable to afford regular dental prices. Do you have emergency appointments, and can I be screened for your sliding-fee program?”

If they can't get you in quickly, call Manos de Cristo next and ask about their emergency walk-in process.

A lost filling isn't always an emergency, but don't put aspirin directly on the tooth. Until you're seen, keep the area clean and avoid chewing on that side. If you develop facial swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing/breathing, or rapidly worsening pain, seek urgent medical attention rather than waiting for a routine dental appointment.

If you tell me whether you have insurance and roughly what part of downtown you're in, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 cheapest/closest options and their current hours.

• CommUnityCare - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Midtown Dental Associates - 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 650, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• University of Texas School of Dentristry - 8210 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• West Lake Hills Dental - 4105 Westbank Dr Ste 103, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Dr. Irina Malakhova, DDS - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Sileshi B. Assemu, DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If you’re on disability and need affordable restorative dental work near the UT Austin campus area, I’d prioritize clinics that either offer sliding-scale/community care or have lower-cost treatment pathways. For crowns, bridges, dentures, major fillings, or extensive repair, these are the ones I’d look at first:

Best low-cost options

CommUnityCare

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-978-9015)

Best first call if cost is the biggest concern.

• Community health center model; may offer discounted/sliding-fee options depending on eligibility. School of Nursing
• Good for exams, fillings, extractions, and basic restorative needs.
• Ask specifically about: - disability income eligibility
• sliding fee scale
• dentures/partial dentures
• referrals for crowns or more complex restoration

KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-472-5633)

Best nearby private-practice option close to UT.

• Very close to campus and focuses on restorative/cosmetic dentistry.
• I would call and ask before scheduling: - “Do you offer payment plans or reduced-fee options for patients on disability?”
• “Can you prioritize the most urgent restorative work first?”

Midtown Dental Associates

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-842-4549)

Convenient Central Austin option.

• Offers restorative services such as fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dentures, and implants.
• May be worth getting a second opinion/estimate from, especially if you need a treatment plan to compare costs.

If you need extensive restorative work

A dental school clinic can sometimes be much cheaper, but the closest major UT-affiliated dental school option is not in Austin:

• University of Texas School of Dentristry in San Antonio offers student, resident, and specialty clinics. Student care is substantially reduced compared with private practice, though appointments take longer. UT Health San Antonio UT Health San Antonio

What I’d do in your situation

1. Call CommUnityCare RBJ Dental first to ask about disability/sliding-scale eligibility.
2. Get a written treatment plan and cost estimate.
3. Take that plan to KoLa or another nearby dentist and ask if they can match or reduce costs, or treat the most urgent teeth first.

A couple questions would help me narrow this down:

• Are you on Medicare, Medicaid, a Medicare Advantage plan, or no dental coverage?
• What kind of restorative work do you need (crowns, dentures, implants, broken teeth, large fillings, root canals)?
• Are you looking to stay within walking distance of UT campus, or is a short bus/car ride OK?

• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 11416 N FM 620 Ste. K-1, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 3724 Jefferson St Ste 100 - A, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• CommUnityCare: Del Valle Health & Wellness Center - 7050 Elroy Rd, Del Valle, TX 78617, United States
• South Austin Oral Surgery - 706B W Ben White Blvd Ste 194, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Community care - Community Care, 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Nitin Raju, DDS, MD - Medicaid Oral Surgery Location - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Dr. Dania Turcios - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Erickson Brenda R MD - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States

If you mean Crestview in Austin (the neighborhood around N Lamar/Anderson Ln), I’d start with CommUnityCare North Central because you specifically want a sliding-scale fee rather than just a low advertised cash price.

• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center — 1210 W Braker Ln. CommUnityCare offers income-based sliding-fee options, and this location has dental services. Call the dental department at 512-978-9880 and ask specifically whether they perform wisdom-tooth extractions or can refer you to an oral surgeon under the sliding-fee program. LowCostClinics.org Central Health
• People's Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa. They explicitly advertise a sliding-fee scale based on income and household size, including reduced-cost dental care for uninsured patients who qualify. I'd call and ask whether their dental program handles impacted wisdom teeth or refers them out. Austin PCC
• Wisdom Teeth Guys — Northwest Austin. This is a specialist option focused specifically on wisdom-tooth removal, but I couldn't verify that they offer sliding-scale fees, so I'd only use them if the community clinics can't handle your extraction.
• Wisdom Teeth Guys — Central Austin, another location of the same wisdom-teeth-focused practice. Again, ask for a self-pay quote before committing.

If price is your biggest concern

There are also Austin providers advertising unusually low cash/self-pay prices. For example, Diamond Dental says it offers wisdom-tooth removal at roughly half the price of many alternatives and will consider matching a local oral surgeon's quote. Diamond Dental Aspen Dental currently reports an Austin average of about $299 per wisdom tooth, though the actual price can range considerably depending on whether the tooth is impacted and whether sedation is needed. Aspen Dental

My first call would be CommUnityCare North Central. Tell them:

“I live near Crestview and need one or more wisdom teeth extracted. I don't have much money, and I'm looking for an income-based sliding-fee program. Do you perform wisdom-tooth extractions, including impacted teeth, and what would I need to bring to qualify?”

If you tell me whether you have insurance/Medicaid, your approximate household income, and whether the wisdom tooth is impacted or currently infected, I can narrow this down to the cheapest realistic option near Crestview and give you phone numbers and what to ask each place.

• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 3724 Jefferson St Ste 100 - A, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 11416 N FM 620 Ste. K-1, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Erickson Brenda R MD - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Clinica Montopolis - Austin, TX 78741, United States
• South Austin Oral Surgery - 706B W Ben White Blvd Ste 194, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Community care - Community Care, 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States

If you mean Crestview in North Austin, I’d start with CommUnityCare North Central Health Center. It’s one of the better matches for what you’re asking for because it’s relatively close to Crestview, has a dental clinic, and CommUnityCare offers a sliding-fee program based on household income and family size. Their dental resources specifically list extractions, and community listings report wisdom-tooth/oral-surgery services there. States Dental Care CommunityCare

• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center — 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, dental: 512-978-9880. Ask specifically: “Do you currently remove impacted wisdom teeth, and can I apply for the sliding-fee scale before treatment?” Austin PCC CommunityCare
• Manos de Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave, 512-477-2319. This nonprofit clinic offers sliding-fee dental care and extractions and is another strong option if North Central can't handle your wisdom teeth. Austin PCC
• People's Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa, 512-478-4939. They have a sliding-fee program, although I'd call first to confirm that their dental program currently handles wisdom-tooth extractions specifically. Austin PCC

If you don't qualify for sliding scale

For comparison, Austin cash prices can vary substantially. One recent Austin price survey found $390–$1,000 for a soft-tissue impacted wisdom-tooth extraction, while individual dentists advertise extraction fees in the $200–$650 range depending on complexity. MarketCare KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

So I would try CommUnityCare/Manos de Cristo before paying a private oral surgeon, particularly if you don't have insurance.

If you tell me how many wisdom teeth need to come out (1–4), whether they're impacted, and whether you have insurance, I can narrow this down to the 3 cheapest realistic options near Crestview and give you phone numbers and what to ask for.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• little house dentistry - 2205 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Dental Cares - 1900 E Howard Ln a4, Pflugerville, TX 78660, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• A Summer Smile - 8656 State Hwy 71 Building D, Austin, TX 78735, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Austin Dental Cares: Jackson Dave DDS - 2509 Gardenia Dr, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Baines Dentistry: John C. Baines, DDS, FAGD - 2500, 701 W William Cannon Dr 701 Building 7, Suite, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Choice Austin Dental - 11645 Angus Rd, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If you mean North Loop in Austin, Texas, I’d put affordability first and gentleness second rather than choosing a typical private dentist.

My first choice: Manos De Cristo

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-477-7454)

This is probably the best match for what you described. It’s a nonprofit dental clinic on Harmon Avenue that specifically provides reduced-cost dental care to adults and seniors, with sliding-fee pricing. Their services include cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges and dentures. People's Community Clinic

It’s also relatively close to North Loop compared with many low-cost options.

Dental Center: 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751
Appointment line: 512-477-2319

Another good option: People's Community Clinic

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-478-4939)

People’s is especially worth considering if your income is limited. They offer a sliding-fee discount based on income and household size, and their dental program provides exams, cleanings, X-rays and fillings. They currently say they accept new patients. People's Community Clinic People's Community Clinic

The downside is that it's farther north, at 1101 Camino La Costa.

If "gentle" is your biggest concern

A private practice near North Loop that caught my attention is Lucent Dentistry on I-35. Patient feedback emphasizes that the staff takes time to make people comfortable, and affordability/value is mentioned in reviews. However, I would call first and ask for their self-pay price for an exam and cleaning, since it isn't a sliding-scale clinic.

For your situation, I'd call Manos De Cristo first. Tell them you're a retiree on a fixed income and ask specifically about their lowest-cost option for an initial exam and cleaning.

If you'd like, I can also narrow this down to the 3 gentlest/cheapest dentists within about 2–3 miles of North Loop, including estimated costs and phone numbers.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Avenue Dental of North Austin - 1720 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757, United States
• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS - 1605 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Koenig Debbie - 1605 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Dental Cares - 1900 E Howard Ln a4, Pflugerville, TX 78660, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• CommUnityCare - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Dental Cares: Jackson Dave DDS - 2509 Gardenia Dr, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• Cotton Charles E DDS - 15 Waller St #500, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If by North Loop in Austin you mean the neighborhood near Hyde Park/Highland, I’d put Manos De Cristo at the top of your list if keeping costs down is the priority.

• Manos de Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave. It is a nonprofit low-cost dental clinic specifically serving people who need reduced-cost care. That makes it particularly worth calling on a fixed income.
• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center — 1210 W Braker Ln. Another community-health option with dental services and an affordability-oriented model.
• Avenue Dental of North Austin — 1720 W Anderson Ln. A better fit if you want a conventional private practice. It emphasizes comfort and clear communication and says it offers discounted fees for uninsured patients.
• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS / Nueces Dental — 1605 Nueces St. This is farther south but is an independent practice with a reputation locally for friendly, gentle care and reasonable value.

My pick for you: start with Manos de Cristo and ask specifically, “I’m retired and on a fixed income. What would I pay for an exam and cleaning, and do you have reduced fees or payment assistance?” If their wait time is too long, I’d try Avenue Dental next.

If you tell me whether you have Medicare, Medicaid, dental insurance, or no dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the cheapest good option near North Loop.

• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin City Dental - 1500 W 38th St #37, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• little house dentistry - 2205 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Groovy Dental - 8701 W Parmer Ln Ste 1124, Austin, TX 78729, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Lone Star Circle of Care at Stassney - 730 W Stassney Ln Ste 110, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Glow Dental Co - Building One, 7717 Southwest Pkwy Unit 150, Austin, TX 78735, United States

Yes. I’d narrow it to two strong options, depending on how important “downtown” and lowest possible cost are.

My picks

• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS — 15 Waller St

• Best for very limited funds. It’s an East Austin community dental clinic, close to downtown, and uninsured adults who meet income guidelines may qualify for reduced/sliding-fee care. Austin PCC
• This would be my first call if affordability is the biggest concern.
• Ask specifically whether you qualify for their sliding-fee scale and tell them when booking that you have significant dental anxiety.
• Austin City Dental — 1500 W 38th St

• Best fit for anxiety, though it's north of downtown rather than downtown proper. The practice emphasizes comfort and communication and offers nitrous oxide for anxious patients.
• It's fee-for-service/out-of-network, so I'd call first for an uninsured cash estimate rather than assuming it's the cheapest.

Another downtown-ish option

Downtown Dental Design specifically gives uninsured patients a 15% discount on preventive and restorative treatment and offers financing. Their website also emphasizes making patients feel comfortable and listened to. Downtown Dental Design Downtown Dental Design

If you can travel a little farther, People's Community Clinic is also worth checking: it currently offers dental services to uninsured patients and a sliding fee scale based on income and household size. Austin PCC

What I'd say when calling: “I'm uninsured and have pretty severe dental anxiety. I'm looking for a gentle dentist who won't rush me. What's the lowest-cost option for an exam and X-rays, and do you offer sliding-scale pricing or anxiety accommodations?”

If you tell me roughly how far from downtown you're willing to travel (e.g. 2, 5, or 10 miles) and whether you need just an exam/cleaning or actual dental work, I can narrow this to the 3 cheapest anxiety-friendly options and compare their current prices.

Yes. I found a few options, but the best match depends on whether “downtown” means truly walkable downtown or you’re okay with a short drive.

Best fits

1. CommUnityCare – RBJ Dental Clinic — 15 Waller St
   • Best for: very limited funds + no insurance.
   • It’s right by downtown/East Austin and is specifically geared toward accessible dental care, including uninsured/underinsured patients. CommUnityCare uses income-based/sliding-fee arrangements for eligible patients. www.trinitycenteraustin.org
   • Downside: I couldn't verify that this particular clinic offers sedation or has a special dental-anxiety program, so I'd explicitly tell them about your anxiety when scheduling.

2. High Point Dentistry – South Congress — 515 S Congress Ave
   • Best for: anxiety + still wanting to be close to downtown.
   • Patient feedback specifically mentions nervous patients feeling comfortable, and the practice has an uninsured/underinsured dental savings plan.
   • Caveat: this is a private practice, so it may cost more than a community clinic even with the savings plan.

3. Manos de Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave
   • Best for: keeping the bill as low as possible.
   • It's a nonprofit low-cost dental clinic serving lower-income Austin residents. Local Austin discussions also repeatedly recommend it for people without insurance. www.reddit.com
   • It's not downtown proper, but it's relatively close.

4. People’s Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa
   • Best for: uninsured adults who qualify for reduced fees.
   • People's explicitly says uninsured patients can receive dental care at reduced cost through its sliding-fee scale. Its dental program also says the team works to put patients at ease. www.austinpcc.org
   • This is probably the strongest combination of affordability + anxiety-sensitive care I found, although it's north of downtown.

If I were in your situation

I'd call People's first if your income is low enough for sliding-scale assistance, and RBJ/CommUnityCare second if being close to downtown matters most. If you can afford somewhat more for a private dentist, High Point South Congress looks like a particularly promising anxiety-friendly option.

When you call, you can say:

“I'm uninsured and have significant dental anxiety. I'm looking for the lowest-cost option you offer, and I need a dentist who's comfortable working with very nervous patients. Do you have a sliding scale or uninsured discount, and can you tell me the approximate cost of the first visit?”

One important tip: don't let them schedule a bunch of treatment before you know the total cost. Ask for an exam and written treatment plan first, then decide what you can tackle in stages.

If you tell me roughly how far from downtown you're willing to travel (e.g. 1, 3, or 5 miles) and whether your budget is closer to $50, $100, $200, or $300 for the first visit, I can narrow this to the 3 best options and compare their likely costs and anxiety accommodations.

If you mean the UT Austin campus area, I’d start with these options:

1. Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — Mueller

This is probably the best nearby pediatric-specialist option to call first. They offer exams, cleanings, fluoride, and sealants, and their current site says they accept most Medicaid/state plans for pediatric dentistry. They also have a $125 self-pay new-patient package including exam, cleaning, basic X-rays, and fluoride. parklanedentalortho.com

2. Mr. James Lloyd / CommUnityCare — East Austin

This is worth investigating if affordability is the priority. The practice is associated with CommUnityCare's pediatric services and offers children's cleanings and fluoride treatments; People's Community Clinic also lists CommUnityCare-area dental providers among Medicaid/CHIP options. www.austinpcc.org

3. Austin Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic — Eastview

If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, this could be the cheapest route. Their clinic advertises a free dental screening, and a $20 basic cleaning that includes fluoride varnish. Registration for new patients reopens August 24, 2026. Call 512-223-5710. sites.austincc.edu

4. Dr. Terry Lee, DDS — East Austin

Another pediatric-focused option associated with CommUnityCare, particularly worth calling if your child has Medicaid/CHIP. www.austinpcc.org

If money is really tight

If your child has Medicaid or CHIP, fluoride treatments and preventive dental care are covered benefits, so I would not pay cash until you've checked the child's dental plan. www.insurekidsnow.gov

If you tell me your child's age and whether you have Medicaid/CHIP, other insurance, or no insurance, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 cheapest options closest to UT and give you the phone numbers and what to ask when you call.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Sonali Bhandari, DDS - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• CommUnityCare - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Schorr Amy E DDS - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Dr. Sileshi B. Assemu, DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If you’re uninsured and trying to keep the cost of dentures low in/near North Loop Austin, I’d start with a community clinic rather than a private cosmetic dental office. The best fit I found is:

Best budget option: Manos De Cristo

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• This nonprofit dental clinic is close to North Loop and is specifically geared toward affordable care.
• They offer reduced-cost dental services and are a good first call if you need dentures but don’t have insurance.
• Ask about: - denture eligibility
• total out-of-pocket cost
• whether extractions are included
• payment plans or reduced-fee options

Also worth checking: CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center

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• It’s farther north, but it’s one of the stronger low-income/uninsured options in Austin.
• CommUnityCare dental services include dentures, and uninsured patients may qualify for income-based/sliding-fee pricing. US Dental Service

If you want a private office but still need savings

Some private dentists offer uninsured discounts or membership plans, but they’re usually more expensive than community clinics. For example, some Austin practices advertise no-insurance savings plans or discounted fees. North Austin Dentistry Daylight Dental

When you call, I’d say:

“I’m uninsured and need dentures. Do you offer sliding-scale pricing or a cash-pay estimate for full or partial dentures?”

That will usually get you to the right person faster.

If you tell me whether you need full dentures (all teeth) or partial dentures (some missing teeth) and your rough budget (for example, under $500, $1,000, etc.), I can narrow it down further.

If you’re uninsured and trying to keep denture costs down in/near North Loop Austin, I’d start with a community clinic or sliding-scale provider rather than a regular private dental office. These are the options I’d look at first:

Best budget options

1. CommUnityCare Health Centers — North Central Dental Clinic

• Why it’s a strong first choice: They offer dental services including dentures, and uninsured patients may qualify for a sliding-fee program based on income. US Dental Service Trinitycenter
• Location: 1210 W. Braker Ln., Austin (a short drive north of North Loop) Trinitycenter
• Phone: (512) 978-9880 Austin PCC
• Ask specifically: “Do you provide full dentures for uninsured self-pay patients, and what would my estimated cost be?”
• Manos de Cristo Dental Center

• Why consider it: It serves people without private insurance and offers reduced-fee dental care, including dentures/partials. Trinitycenter Austin PCC
• Location: 4911 Harmon Ave., Austin Trinitycenter
• Phone: (512) 477-2319 Austin PCC
• People's Community Clinic

• Why consider it: It provides dental resources for uninsured Austin residents and can be a good place to ask about affordable referrals and programs. Austin PCC
• Location: 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin Austin PCC

If you want a private denture office (may cost more)

• Avenue Dental offers dentures and says it has options for patients without insurance, including financing/discount options. Avenue Dental
• Groovy Dental advertises denture-related services and a dental membership plan for people without insurance. Groovy Dental

For the lowest out-of-pocket cost, I’d call CommUnityCare North Central first, then Manos de Cristo. When you call, ask about:

• full vs. partial dentures
• extraction costs (if needed)
• whether the denture lab fee is included
• sliding-scale eligibility
• payment plans

If you tell me whether you need full dentures (all teeth) or partial dentures, and your rough budget (for example under $500, $1,000, etc.), I can narrow it down.