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Needs dentures or partials

Use when someone is missing teeth, has broken or lost dentures, or has dentures that don't fit, and needs new dentures, partials or a repair at low cost.

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These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
In this guide
  1. Find out what they need
  2. Start with a low-cost dental clinic
  3. If they have Medicaid (Turquoise Care)
  4. Seniors, disabled people and veterans
  5. Lower-cost options farther away
  6. While they wait

1Find out what they need

You can ask"Are you missing teeth, or do you have dentures that broke, got lost or don't fit?"
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid, Medicare, VA care, or no insurance?"
You can ask"Does anything hurt right now, or is your face swollen?"
Swelling in the face or neck, fever, or trouble swallowing or breathing: go to the emergency room or call 911.
You can say"Missing teeth make it hard to eat, talk and find work. Let's find the lowest-cost way to get dentures."

2Start with a low-cost dental clinic

Community health centers take Medicaid and have a sliding fee for low income.
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Silver City Community Health Center: Dental and vision
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Dental Mon-Fri 7:00 am-5:30 pm (closed 12-12:30); clinic Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
HMS Mobile Dental Clinic
575-800-1467
Silver City · At least one day every other week; call for schedule
Ben Archer Health Center
Deming dental clinic
575-267-3280
1600 Columbus Rd, Deming · Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-5pm; Tue and Thu 8am-7pm
Bring
  • Medicaid card if they have one
  • photo ID
  • proof of income for the sliding fee
  • old dentures, even if broken

3If they have Medicaid (Turquoise Care)

New Mexico Medicaid covers dental care for adults. It covers denture repairs and adjustments.
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico
Turquoise Care member services
844-862-4543
· Weekdays
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Mexico
Turquoise Care member services and 24/7 nurse line
877-236-0826 · 24/7: 833-890-3050
· M-F 8am-5pm; nurse line 24/7

4Seniors, disabled people and veterans

Regular Medicare does not pay for dentures. Some Medicare Advantage plans do. Have them check their plan.
Dental Lifeline Network - New Mexico Donated Dental Services (NM Dental Association Foundation)
Free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentists
505-298-7206
PO Box 16854, Albuquerque · Business hours
Veterans may get VA dental care, depending on their disability rating. Ask the VA clinic.
VA New Mexico Health Care System - Silver City VA Clinic
VA clinic (primary care, mental health, social work)
575-538-2921 · 24/7: 988 then press 1
2950 Leslie Rd., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30

5Lower-cost options farther away

UNM Health - Dental Clinic
Low-cost dental care (dental residents)
505-925-4031
1801 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Community Dental Services
Sliding-fee dental with walk-in emergencies
505-843-7493
2116 Hinkle St SE, Albuquerque · Weekdays

6While they wait

See the guide "Has special diet needs (diabetes, allergies, no teeth)" for soft foods.
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, and a pantry bag.
See the guide "Has tooth pain or needs a dentist".

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This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer

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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, 575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.