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Pretty much everyone knows that dental care is expensive, which is why the thought of a free dental clinic may seem like a dream.

Do such clinics exist? They sure do, and we’ll discuss the various ways you can find one.

Who knows? You may get free dental care yourself in addition to your child, helping you kill two birds with one stone.

How to Find a Free Dental Clinic

If the first options in this list are no-go, keep going until you find what you’re looking for. While you may be ineligible for one, the next might accept you.

In the end, this could lead to enormous savings for you and your child.

Private Dentists

If not being able to pay for dental care is new to you and your family, you may want to talk to your dentist first.

Over the years, you can build a strong relationship with your dentist. Depending on your situation, they may be willing to help your child with whatever dental care they need at no cost.

If your dentist is unable to help, they may refer you to another one who can. In short, it doesn’t hurt to ask since some dentists perform free work from time to time.

Charities

Some charities will provide free dental care thanks to donations in the form of supplies and labor.

Mission of Mercy is one charity that holds no-cost events across different states. Visit their site to see if they will be hosting a free dental clinic near you in the future.

Dental Lifeline is another charity that could lend a helping hand with caring for a child’s teeth. They, too, do work across the country and have over 15,000 dentists spread across 3,500 clinics all over the U.S. With such widespread coverage, Dental Lifeline may be the no-cost dental solution you’ve been looking for.

Are these the only charities that provide free dental work? No, but they are examples of two of the best in the business. Look for more if neither have services in your area.

Nonprofit Dental Clinics

If any of the following apply, you may get help from a free dental clinic run by a nonprofit organization:

• You have a low income.
• You do not have dental insurance.
• You cannot afford dental care.

While two of the most popular nonprofit free dental clinics can be found in Nashville and Atlanta, you can find the one nearest you by either:

Dialing 2-1-1 on your phone and asking the operator for help with free or low-cost dental care.
Searching the Internet for free dental clinics or safety net dental clinics.

Dental Schools

Should none of the options above work, your next best bet could be taking your child to a dental school. While you may have to pay, the price of dental care should be significantly reduced since students are the ones performing it.

Don’t worry about your child’s safety should you use the dental school route. All work is done under the supervision of licensed dentists.