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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