Emergency Dentist That Takes Medicaid & CHIP in Dickinson and League City
Yes — Bay Colony Dental accepts Medicaid and CHIP for dental emergencies, for children and adults. Call (281) 337-9000 with your plan card in hand and we’ll check your coverage and find the earliest time to see you at 2251 FM 646 Rd W, Ste 150, Dickinson, about 10 minutes from League City. We see emergencies the same day whenever possible and are open Monday to Thursday 8am–5pm and Friday 9am–2pm.
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Request your visit online or call us — same-day emergency appointments are available.
What Medicaid and CHIP Usually Cover in an Emergency
Coverage depends on your plan and the patient’s age, so we always verify it for you before treatment. In general:
- Children and teens (under 21): Texas Medicaid and CHIP dental plans include broad dental benefits, so an urgent exam, X-rays and the treatment that follows are often covered.
- Adults (21 and over): adult Texas Medicaid dental benefits are limited and are generally aimed at emergency care, such as relieving pain or infection, for example by removing a tooth.
Children’s Medicaid and CHIP dental is run through plans such as DentaQuest, MCNA Dental and UnitedHealthcare Dental. If something isn’t covered, we tell you first and explain your options.
Have Medicaid or CHIP and a Toothache?
What to Bring
- The patient’s Medicaid or CHIP card (for a child, the child’s own card)
- A photo ID
- A list of medicines, including blood thinners and recent antibiotics
Emergencies We Treat
- Toothaches and tooth infections or abscesses
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Teeth that need to come out, including painful wisdom teeth (same-day extractions whenever possible)
- Lost fillings, a knocked-out tooth and mouth injuries
Dr. Arpitkumar Patel, DDS, MPH, examines the tooth, takes X-rays and explains what your plan is expected to cover before treatment. Our team speaks English and Spanish.
Medicare or No Insurance?
We also accept many Medicare dental plans (Original Medicare covers little routine dental care; many Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits) and most PPO plans. Paying yourself? A new patient emergency exam with a panoramic X-ray is $49, every other price is given before treatment, and 0% financing is available (subject to approval). See our dental prices.
For routine checkups and cleanings with Medicaid or CHIP, see our Medicaid & CHIP dentist page.
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Medicaid & CHIP Emergency Questions
Will Medicaid pay for an emergency tooth extraction?
Often, yes, when the tooth is causing pain or infection, but it depends on your plan and the patient’s age. Call (281) 337-9000 with your card and we’ll check before your visit.
My child has CHIP. Can they be seen today for a toothache?
We see emergencies the same day whenever possible, for children and adults. Call first so we can hold a time, verify your child’s CHIP plan and tell you what to bring.
Does adult Medicaid in Texas cover dental emergencies?
Adult Texas Medicaid dental benefits are limited and are generally aimed at emergency care such as pain or infection. What is covered depends on your plan, so we confirm it with you before treatment.
What if my plan doesn’t cover the treatment I need?
We tell you before anything starts and walk you through your options, including the price and 0% financing (subject to approval).
Do I need a referral to see you for an emergency?
No referral is needed. Call or walk in when we can fit you in; calling first is the fastest way to be seen.
Call With Your Plan Card
Call (281) 337-9000 or book online. We’ll check your Medicaid or CHIP coverage and see you the same day whenever possible. Hablamos español.
Call 911 or go to the ER instead if you have:
Trouble breathing or swallowing · swelling spreading to the eye or neck · uncontrolled bleeding · a head injury.
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