In-School Smiles/Tiny Teeth Express Oral Health Program
In-School Smiles / Tiny Teeth Oral Health Program will be providing visual screenings & preventive oral health services at your child's pre-school on. Service choices include oral screenings, fluoride varnish, teeth cleanings, and protective dental sealants.
Dental sealants are offered to children 3 years and older. 18 months to 3 yrs. old may receive cleaning of teeth & fluoride varnish. HeadStart kiddos under 18 months will receive visual screenings only. Our screenings count as ECEAP dental health encounters for enrollment purposes as well.
These visits are quick and fun, your child will receive a free toothbrush & sticker. Every child will receive a free visual screening unless you opt out with your child's school, please inform them if you would like to opt your child out of the screening. *Screenings are NOT the same as dental exams and do not interfere with regular dental office exams*
Teeth Cleaning- removal of soft plaque and debris on all teeth surfaces. *Please note your child's insurance will only cover cleanings every 6 mo./2 times per year,.
Fluoride Varnish is a safe, great tasting "cotton candy" flavored gel brushed onto the teeth by a dental professional which helps fight cavities and is recommended for young children 2-4 times per year.
Dental Sealants are a safe and painless coating placed on chewing surfaces of the back teeth. They may be effective for several years. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) sealants prevent cavities by up to 80%!
Silver Diamine Fluoride is a safe, tasteless liquid when placed can actually reverse early cavities and is also used to reduce sensitivity. It is only placed on back teeth as it sometimes will darken the area where a cavity is present. Please visit www.ADA.org for more information.
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