Caring for children’s teeth
Start early •Wipeyourbaby’sgumstwiceadaywithaclean,wetcloth. •Waituntilyourchildissixmonthsbeforegivinghim/herjuice. Brush and floss regularly •Brushforatleasttwominutesinthemorningandatbedtime. •Brushinacircularmotion. •Flossdaily.
Take your child to a dentist • Findadentalhomebyageone. • Haveyourchildren’steethcleaned
andcheckedeverysixmonths.•Makeandkeepyourdentalappointments.
Tips to avoid childhood tooth decay
• Donotputbabiestobedwithbottlesfilledwithanythingotherthanwater.
•Stopusingbottlesafterageone. • Feedchildrenabalanceddiet;limitsnacks
andjuice.
Did you know germs causing tooth decay can be passed from your mouth to your child’s?
To keep from spreading these germs: • Avoid sharing a spoon, fork or straw with your child. • Avoid blowing on your child’s food to cool it down. • Avoid cleaning a pacifier by placing it in your
mouth.
FormoreinformationontheChildren’sOralHealthCoalition,contacttheCookChildren’sCommunityHealthOutreachdepartmentat682-885-4162.
Referral sourcesTarrant County
Delta Dental State Government Program866-561-5892 Medicaid/CHIPdentalreferrals
DentaQuest State Government Program800-508-6781Hours:8a.m.-6p.m.Medicaid/CHIPdentalreferrals
Fort Worth District Dental Society817-263-7176ReferralsforFortWorthDistrictDentalSocietymemberdentistsinErath,Hood,Johnson,PaloPinto,Parker,Somervell,TarrantandWisecounties.
Gill Children’s Services Inc.817-332-5070Provideslastresortfinancialassistanceforchildrenages0-18withneedsunmetbyotheragencies.
MCNA State Goverment Program800-494-6262Medicaid/CHIPdentalreferrals
MAXIMUS Inc. TexasHealthSteps1-877-847-8377(toll-free)TexasSTAR1-800-964-2777(toll-free)ProvidesassistanceinchoosingaMedicaid,managedcare,healthplanandprimarycareprovider,Medicaidmedicalanddentalrefer-rals,includingprivatedentistsandprivatedentalclinicsacceptingMedicaid;informationonMedicaidmedicalanddentalbenefits;casemanagementandtransportationassistance.
Children’s dental resources: a list for parents
Fall 2012
Our missionTo improve the oral health of
children in Tarrant Countythrough community collaboration.
Outside Tarrant County
Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry Dallas214-828-8133Call8a.m.-5p.m.,Monday-Fridaytoscheduleascreeningappointment.
Statewide Resources
Texas Department of State Health Services 800-621-8099
Masonic Home and School of Texas 817-503-1500(office)1-877-203-9111(toll-free)Providesinformation,referraland/orfundingforneedyandqualifiedchildrenorfamiliesresidinginTexas.
First Call for HelpDial2-1-1(cellphones,dial817-258-8100)
Find a Medicaid Dentist www.tmhp.com
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Dental clinic Appointment info Service hours Eligibility Fees Services
Arlington Dental Health Arlington 201N.EastStreet Arlington,TX76011 817-277-1165
Callforappointment
Threeemergenciesacceptedat8:15a.m.ondentistdays.Calltoconfirmnextdentistday.
Mon-Fri8:15a.m.to3p.m. Bringproofoflow-incomestatus andproofofresidency
Adults–$35forfirstvisitChildren–$20forfirstvisit
Exams,X-rays,cleanings,fluoridetreatment,fillings,necessarytoothremoval,limitedrootcanals,crownsanddentures.
Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex AllanSaxeDentalClinic 210W.SouthStreet Arlington,TX76010 817-277-6620
Callforappointment Callforhours SoutheastTarrantCountyresidency; lowincome
Freeclinic Basicdentalservices
JPS Arlington Dental 601WestSanfordArlington,TX76010 817-920-6337
Callforappointment;emergencycarewalk-inappointmentsavailableFridaysonlyat8a.m. Appointment times assigned upon arrival
Mon-Fri8a.m.to5p.m. TarrantCountyresidency Slidingscale/dependsonclassification;Medicaid;DeltaDental/CHIP
Exams,X-rays,cleaning,fluoridetreatment,fillings,necessarytoothremovaland emergencycare
Bedford JPS Northeast Dental 837BrownTrail Bedford,TX76022 817-920-6407
Callforappointment;emergencycarewalk-inappointmentsavailableThursdaysonlyat8a.m.
Appointment times assigned upon arrival
Mon-Thurs8a.m.to5p.m. TarrantCountyresidency Slidingscale/dependsonclassification;Medicaid;DeltaDental/CHIP
Exams,X-rays,cleaning,fluoridetreatment,fillings,necessarytoothremovaland emergencycare
Fort Worth JPS Diamond Hill Dental 3308DeenRoad FortWorth,TX76106 817-920-7014
Callforappointment;emergencycarewalk-inappointmentsavailableTuesdaysonlyat8a.m.
Appointment times assigned upon arrival
Mon-Fri8a.m.to5p.m. TarrantCountyresidency Slidingscale/dependsonclassification;Medicaid;DeltaDental/CHIP
Exams,X-rays,cleaning,fluoridetreatment,fillings,necessarytoothremovaland emergencycare
JPS Cypress Dental1513E.PresidioFortWorth,TX76102817-852-8380
Callforappointment;emergencycarewalk-inappointmentsavailableTues,Wed,andThursonlyat8a.m.
Tues,WedandThurs8a.m.to5p.m.
TarrantCountyresidency Slidingscale/dependsonclassification;Medicaid;DeltaDental/CHIP
Exams,X-rays,cleaning,fluoridetreatment,fillings,necessarytoothremovaland emergencycare
JPS Stop Six Dental 3301StalcupRoad FortWorth,TX76119 817-920-7214
Callforappointment;emergencycarewalk-inappointmentsavailableWednesdaysonlyat8a.m. Appointment times assigned upon arrival
Mon-Fri8a.m.to5p.m. TarrantCountyresidency Slidingscale/dependsonclassification;Medicaid;DeltaDental/CHIP
Exams,X-rays,cleaning,fluoridetreatment,fillings,necessarytoothremovaland emergencycare
JPS Viola M. Pitts/Como Dental 4701N.BryantIrvinRoad FortWorth,TX76107 817-920-7415
Callforappointment;emergencycarewalk-inappointmentsavailableMondaysonlyat8a.m. Appointment times assigned upon arrival
Mon-Fri8a.m.to5p.m. TarrantCountyresidency Slidingscale/dependsonclassification;Medicaid;DeltaDental/CHIP
Exams,X-rays,cleaning,fluoridetreatment,fillings,necessarytoothremovaland emergencycare
JPS Worth Heights Dental 3551NewYorkAvenue FortWorth,TX76110 817-920-6195
Callforappointment;emergencycarewalk-inappointmentsavailableFridaysonlyat8a.m.
Appointment times assigned upon arrival
Mon-Fri8a.m.to5p.m. TarrantCountyresidency Slidingscale/dependsonclassification;Medicaid;DeltaDental/CHIP
Exams,X-rays,cleaning,fluoridetreatment,fillings,dentures,necessarytoothremovaland emergencycare
HurstTarrant County College Dental Hygiene Program828HarwoodRoadHurst,TX76054 817-515-6641
Callforappointment Hoursvary,callforinformation (closedduringthesummer)
Ages5throughadult $4forteethcleaningandfluoridetreatment$6fullmouthX-rays $5panoramicX-rays$2perquadrantforsealants
Screenings,sealants,cleaningandX-rays(preventiveservicesonly;excludesfillings,rootcanalsandtoothremoval)
Mansfield The Caring Place Dental Clinic901W.BroadStreetMansfield,TX76063817-473-6611
Callforappointment Fri8:30a.m.tonoon MansfieldISDstudentsandfamiliesages6throughadult
PleasebringproofofincomeandphotoID
Freeclinic Basicdentalservices
REV 08/12
For emergency services after regular business hours, please go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Benefitting the children of our community.
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