Dental Care

215-5110
Knox County Health Dept.
140 Dameron Avenue, 37917
Pulls teeth for those who meet low-income guidelines. Apply through Health Department Social Services (215-5400) and bring picture ID and proof of address and income (past four to five weeks); if on TennCare or Medicare, bring insurance card. Mon.- Fri., 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Gift of Sight & Hearing (CAC)

546-6262
Office on Aging
611 Winona Street, 37917
For Knox County residents who cannot afford them, program provides low-cost denture exams and dentures for seniors age 60+, and low-cost eye and hearing exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids for people age 50+. Services are provided at no initial charge to participants, who repay cost over time based on ability to pay. Denture program is for dentures and related exam only; no extractions, routine dental maintenance, or restorative work. Joint program of Knoxville-Knox County Council on Aging and Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service.