Medicaid and Emergency Dental Care in North and South Carolina

Updated 2026-11-02 · General information, not medical advice.

Both Carolinas offer Medicaid dental benefits, but the details differ and change over time. Always confirm with the official program or your plan.

North Carolina

NC Medicaid includes dental benefits for children and adults, generally covering exams, X-rays, fillings and extractions. Details: medicaid.ncdhhs.gov.

South Carolina

SC Healthy Connections Medicaid covers dental care for children and offers limited adult dental benefits with an annual limit. Details: scdhhs.gov.

Tips

• Use our Medicaid filter, then call to confirm the office accepts new Medicaid patients.
• Community health centers often see Medicaid patients for urgent problems.
• Bring your Medicaid ID and a photo ID.

This article is for general information only and does not replace advice from a licensed dentist or doctor.