08 Feb February is National Children’s Dental Month

February Special!

$10 Fluoride Treatments
Up to 18 years of age until 2/29/24

😁Special offer during Children’s Dental Health Month!
During the month of February, 🩷🦷First District Health is offering $10 Fluoride Treatments for children 17 and under.

Fluoride varnish is a safe and effective treatment recommended for children and adults to help prevent cavities. It is made from a naturally occurring mineral and helps strengthen teeth. The varnish can be applied to the surfaces of the teeth by your dentist or other health professional. Some insurances do not cover the cost of this treatment.

Schedule the entire family in one trip! All First District offices offer fluoride treatments for all ages. Cost is $27 per treatment. Programs are available for un/under insured to help with cost. Call your local office for more details or to schedule an appointment.

Additional State Resources

The Oral Health Program in HHS supports children’s dental health through prevention, education and SEAL!ND – a school-based sealant program. This program uses public health dental hygienists, private practice dental professionals and Federally Qualified Health Centers to provide oral health education, dental screenings, sealants and fluoride varnish treatments to thousands of children across the state.

In the North Dakota Health and Human Services Department, North Dakota Medicaid also supports children’s dental health. North Dakota Medicaid’s Health Tracks benefit pays for dental care including exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants and fluoride treatment for enrolled children. There are no copays for qualifying families. For more information about Health Tracks, visit hhs.nd.gov/health-tracks.

HHS encourages North Dakotans of all ages to care for their smiles by following these tips: 

• • Brush teeth at least twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste
  • Floss teeth daily
  • Eat a balanced diet
  • Drink tap water and limit sugary drinks and snacks
  • Avoid using cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and electronic nicotine or vaping products
  • Replace toothbrushes every three to four months and after an illness
  • Schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings
  • Talk to a dentist about fluoride varnish and sealants for children to prevent cavities

In addition to daily dental care at home, HHS also encourages North Dakotans to schedule an annual checkup with a dentist. Learn more about oral health and the HHS Oral Health Program at hhs.nd.gov/health/oral-health-program.

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