US DentalCompassRobert Machen, DDS
Gum treatment
Practice location
Lone Star Circle of Care at Ben White Health Clinic1221 W BEN WHITE BLVD, Austin, TX 78704License
Issued inTX
Number17097
About gum treatment
A periodontist treats gum disease and the bone that holds teeth in place, from deep cleanings to gum surgery and implants. Many patients are referred by a general dentist after a check-up finds bone loss.
Paying for a visit
This is a community health center. Federal rules require it to offer discounts based on income and household size, and it cannot turn you away because you cannot pay. How sliding-scale fees work at community health centers
In Texas, adult Medicaid does not cover routine adult dental care. What Texas Medicaid covers, service by service
Questions to ask when you call
- Are you taking new patients, and how soon is the first appointment?
- Does Robert Machen see adults, and do you take my Medicaid plan?
- Do I need a referral from a general dentist first?
- What income documents should I bring to get the sliding-fee discount?
- What will the first visit cost me, and what will it include?
A dentist registered at an address may work there only some days, or may have moved on. The clinic's front desk can confirm.