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Healthy Smile…
Your child's doctor should provide an oral screening consisting
of a check of the mouth, teeth and gums as part of the physical
exam at the well child checkup visit. The oral screening does not
replace the need to visit the dentist!
Children need regular dental care starting at age 2 or sooner,
if needed. Routine and periodic dental care to prevent problems
with gums, teeth or the mouth include:
- Oral Exam - once every 12 months
- Cleaning - once every 6 months
- Topical fluoride - once every 12 months
Covered dental services for children include:
- Oral Exams
- Cleanings
- Topical fluoride
- Sealants
- Fillings
- Root canals
- Treatment of Gum Disease
- Extractions
If your child has problems with his or her teeth, gums or mouth
before the age of 2, or your child's doctor recommends that your
child should visit the dentist, make an appointment.
Call Doral Dental Services of Illinois, LLC (Doral) at 1-888-286-2447
for help in finding a dentist. If you use a TTY, call 1-800-466-7566.
Doral works with the State of Illinois to help you locate dental
care. They can also answer any other questions you have about dental
care. Please visit the links below for more information about dental
services.
For information about Doral Dental Services, or to download a
brochure about dental health Illinois
Medical Assistance Dental Program Brochure English or Spanish
Links:
IL Referral Notepad (pdf)
IL Referral Notepad (Spanish) (pdf)
National Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Children's
Oral Health
MedlinePlus Dental Health
National Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Dietary
Fluoride Supplement Schedule
National Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Preventing
Dental Caries
National Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Dental
Sealants
National Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Brush
Up on Healthy Teeth
The
American Dental Hygienists' Association
(ADHA) - Dental Hygienists, Oral Health
Information About Dental Health for Parents-(Educational
materials)
American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Parent Education Brochures
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