39 Dental Clinics Found in Your Area

AltaMed Medical Group - Commerce

Address: 5427 Whittier Blvd

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

AltaMed Medical Group - East Los Angeles - 1st Street

Address: 2219 E 1st St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Altamed Medical/Dental Group - Boyle Heights

Address: 3945 Whittier Blvd

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

APLA Health & Wellness - Gleicher / Chen Health Center

Address: 3743 S La Brea Ave

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

APLA Health & Wellness - S. Mark Taper Foundation Dental Clinic

Address: 1741 E 120th St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

APLA Health & Wellness - Wilshire Dental Clinic

Address: 1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1504

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center - El Sereno (N Valley Blvd)

Address: 4815 N Valley Blvd Suite C

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center - El Sereno - Huntington Dr

Address: 4837 Huntington Dr North

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center - Highland Park

Address: 6000 N Figueroa St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center - Lincoln Heights

Address: 2411 N Broadway St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center - Loma Drive

Address: 303 S Loma Dr Suite 202

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Center for Community Health Downtown Los Angeles - JWCH

Address: 522 South San Pedro St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Central City Community Health Center - South Los Angeles

Address: 5970 S Central Ave

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Chinatown Service Center - Community Health Center

Address: 767 N Hill St Ste 200

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Clínica Romero Boyle Heights / East Los Angeles

Address: 2032 Marengo St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Clínica Romero Pico-Union / Westlake

Address: 123 South Alvarado St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Eagle Rock Clinic - QueensCare Family Clinics

Address: 4448 York BLVD

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

East 3rd Street - QueensCare Family Clinics

Address: 4816 E 3rd ST

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Eisner Pediatric and Family Medical Center - Downtown Los Angeles

Address: 1500 S Olive ST

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Hollwood Clinic - QueensCare Family Clinic

Address: 4618 Fountain Ave

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Irma Colen Health Center Braddock Square Shopping Center - Venice Family Clinic

Address: 4700 Inglewood Blvd Suite 102

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

LAC & USC Medical Center/University Southern California Medical Center

Address: 1200 North State Street

Fee: Low Cost Dental Clinic

S. Mark Taper Foundation Health Clinic @ The Accelerated School (TAS)

Address: 4000 S Main St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Saban Community Clinic - Beverly Health Center

Address: 8405 Beverly Blvd

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

South Central Family Health Center

Address: 4425 S Central Ave

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

St. Anthony Medical Centers - Hollywood

Address: 6368 Hollywood Blvd

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

St. Anthony Medical Centers - Imperial

Address: 837 W Imperial Hwy

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

St. Anthony Medical Centers - Pico Location

Address: 2515 W Pico Blvd

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

St. Johns Well Child & Family Center At Hyde Park Elementary School

Address: 6505 8th Ave

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

St. Johns Well Child & Family Center At Lincoln High School

Address: 2512 Alta St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

St. Johns Well Child & Family Center At Magnolia Place

Address: 1910 Magnolia Ave Suite 101

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

St. Johns Well Child & Family Center Dr. Louis C. Frayser Health Center

Address: 5701 South Hoover St

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

T.H.E. Clinic - La Brea Site

Address: 3721 S La Brea Ave

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

UCLA Dental Student General Clinic - Westwood

Address: 714 Tiverton Dr

Fee: Low Cost Dental Clinic

USC Norris Dental Science Center Student Clinic

Address: 925 W 34th St

Fee: Low Cost Dental Clinic

Watts Health Center

Address: 10300 Compton AVE

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Wilmington Community Clinic - Mary Henry Community Clinic

Address: 10901 S Vermont Ave

Fee: Sliding Scale Dental Clinic

Frquently Asked Questions About Dental Health

How Should I Brush My Teeth? How Often Should I Do It?

Teeth should be brushed for at least two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, at least twice a day. Brush teeth with a soft-bristled brush. It should be large enough to fit your mouth. The brush should be placed at a 45-degree angle to your gums. When it comes to brushing, move the brush back and forth gently in short strokes. Brush the outer surfaces of teeth, then the inner surfaces, and then the chewing services. Clean the inner surface of front teeth by tilting your brush vertically and moving the brush up and down. Finally, brush the tongue to get rid of bacteria and keep breath fresh.

Do I Have to Floss Every Day?

The American Dental Association does recommend flossing between teeth at least once a day. Flossing is important as it eliminates plaque that you can't reach with a brush. This plaque eventually becomes tartar or calculus if left alone. Cleaning bacteria from between teeth also helps to prevent problems such as cavities and gum disease. Floss using dental floss or another product for cleaning between teeth such as pre-threaded flossers, dental picks, water flossers, tiny brushes for cleaning between teeth, and plaque removers.

How Often Should I Visit a Dentist?

How often you should visit a dentist can vary between people. Some can get away with two visits a year, while others need to go more often. As a unique individual, you will have your own teeth and smile, and they have their own needs to stay healthy. The best person to ask about this would be your dentist. They can recommend a schedule based on your teeth.

How to Find a Dentist?

  1. Search online for dentists around you
  2. Ask your friends, family, and co-workers for their recommendations
  3. Ask a pharmacist or family physician
  4. If you are planning on moving, your current dentist might be able to recommend a new dentist for you

What to Look For in a Dentist?

You should consider checking several dentists before choosing one. As such a personalised service, proper dental care requires you to have a good relationship with your dentist. You should be able to tell if a dentist is a good fit for you or not by the end of your initial visit.

What to Expect During a Dental Check-Up?

Your dentist/dental hygienist will ask about current and recent medical history, examine your mouth, and determine if you need x-rays or not. The hygienist may also use special instruments to assess your gums for gum disease, depending on your current treatment plan. They should also use gauze to check for oral cancer by testing your tongue and whole mouth. They will then check your neck and jaw.

Is it Safe to Visit a Dentist When Pregnant?

There is no danger to visiting a dentist while pregnant. Be sure to tell your dentist about your pregnancy though, and alert them to changes in your dental health. There are some cases where existing dental problems are worsened because of pregnancy. Brushing and flossing have an impact on overall health as well. When you have a healthy mouth, your baby is likely to have a healthy mouth too. It's important that you continue visiting a dentist while pregnant for regular examinations and cleanings. Great daily dental care is vital during pregnancy. Be sure to brush your teeth twice a day as usual, using fluoride toothpaste and flossing once a day. A healthy balanced diet and reducing snacking between meals also contributes to oral health.

What Happens if I Knock a Tooth Out?

If an adult or permanent tooth is knocked out, it should be kept moist. Try placing it back in the socket if possible, without touching the root. If this isn't possible, then put it between your gums and cheek or keep it in milk and head to the dentist office as soon as possible.

How to Treat a Toothache?

If you get a toothache, then you should rinse out your mouth with warm water. This cleans it out. Then remove food caught between teeth using dental floss. Don't put aspirin on the tooth or gums because it can burn gum tissue. Contact your dentist if the pain doesn't go away.

Why do I Need Fluoride?

Fluoride is useful because it helps to prevent cavities for adults and children. It does this by making teeth more resistant to acid, which causes cavities. Fluoride toothpaste should be combined with other fluoride products and water treated with fluoride to strengthen tooth enamel and get as much cavity protection as possible.

Fluoride – known as nature's cavity fighter – is found naturally in water sourced from lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Fluoride was first added to the public water system back in 1945 and has become more prominent during the past 70 years. The latest data indicates that around three-quarters (74.6%) of the U.S population getting water from public water systems are drinking fluoridated water and reaping the benefits.

Studies have shown optimizing fluoride levels in community water supplies is both safe and highly effective at preventing tooth decay in children and adults by at least 25%. People can benefit from the cavity protection of fluoride at work, home, or school just by drinking fluoridated water.

Should Children Have Fluoride?

The American Dental Association recommends that children and adults should use fluoride toothpaste thats the Seal of Acceptance from the ADA. Children under three years old should have their teeth brushed by fluoride toothpaste, using an amount no larger than a grain of rice. Their teeth should be brushed twice a day – once in the morning and once at night – or as directed by a applied twice a day. Be sure to supervise how your child brushes their teeth and ensure they use the right amount of toothpaste. Ensure that they spit out most of their toothpaste when finished.

Are Dental X-Rays?

Dental x-rays are considered completely safe, but do keep in mind they do involve exposure to radiation, no matter how small. That means that there is a small risk of potentially harmful effects. Dental x-rays are designed to limit the amount of radiation exposure. Every potential precaution is taken to ensure that radiation exposure is As Low as Reasonable Achievable (known as the ALARA principle). Leaded aprons are used to reduce radiation exposure to the abdomen if it won't interfere with getting the x-rays. Leaded thyroid collars may be used to protect thyroids from radiation damage. These collars come recommended for children, pregnant women, and women of a childbearing age.