Here are some low cost/sliding scale dental care options in the south suburbs. A sliding scale offers patients fees that reflect their income level.

Will County Community Health Center

1106 Neal Ave., Joliet

Phone: 815-774-7300

www.willcountyhealth.org

(A division of the Will County Health Department)

Contact: Rita Giannattasio, director of health promotions

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Dental services provided: complete oral exams, school exams, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, fillings, cleanings and extractions. Services are available to the center’s medical patients only and are by appointment only.

Charges for dental services are based on a sliding scale with proof of income. Services are available for children and adults but are mainly targeted toward children. Patients are accepted from throughout the area; residence in Will County is not required.

Will-Grundy Medical Clinic

213 E. Cass St., Joliet

815-726-3377

www.wgmedclinic.org

Contact: J.D. Ross, executive director

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch) Monday-Friday.

Services offered: Limited dental services, mostly extractions and filings. Some specialized work depending on the patient (i.e. cleanings for diabetics, etc.).

Qualifications: Must apply to be a patient. Once a patient qualifies, clinic will provide basic dental needs. Services are available to people without insurance or those whose injuries or conditions are not covered by other sources (i.e. a legal settlement or worker’s compensation claim) Must be a resident of Will or Grundy Counties.

Credit: Chicago Tribune

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