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For Parents

Your Kids and Healthy Teeth

It’s hard getting your kids to the dentist. Office hours are not always convenient, and appointments are scarce. But your children need good dental care to keep their teeth healthy so they don’t develop cavities and other health-related problems. With a healthy smile, your child will feel good, miss less school, and have better self-esteem. What’s the best way to get your child good dental care?

Oral Health Impact Project provides a “Dental Home” for your children enabling easy, accessible care for your kids while they are at school.

What Your Child Experiences

Oral Health Impact Project offers a cheery, “kid-friendly” setting. Emphasis is on providing compassionate care. The dentist will first get your consent for treatment. Children are greeted by an experienced dentist who prepares them for what takes place during a typical visit. During regular visits, the dentist will:

  • thoroughly clean teeth and gums
  • examine your child’s teeth to look for cavities and other signs of tooth decay and gum disease
  • explain and demonstrate proper tooth care instructions for care in home
  • schedule a follow-up visit if your child needs a filling or other treatment
  • get your permission for treatment, if your child has a more serious problem
  • refer you to a specialist, if necessary
  • make sure your child gets high-quality follow-up care

Your child will look and feel better without missing any school time.