Affordable Dental Care for Kids: Resources & Options

Dental care is a necessity for every one, especially children. In America the most common childhood disease is tooth decay. There are options for those parents that do not have the insurance coverage or the money to pay for dental care for their children. You do not have to let your child go without dental care simply because you cannot afford it.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Phone

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Instructions

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  Ask local health officials about free clinics in your area. These clinics usually offer free dental checkups for children. There are also organizations holding health fairs in which they offer this treatment for free as well.

• 2

  Call local dental schools and ask about free clinics. Schools that offer dentistry, dental assisting, and dental hygiene will often offer free care. The students often need to work on a certain amount of patients or reach a set number of hours doing dental work before they graduate.

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  Call your local health department for a list of free clinics or programs that offer dental care for children.