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PEDIATRIC DENTAL
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Pediatric Dental Care (Medicaid)
Changes to Medicaid Dental Coverage
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PEDIATRIC
MEDICAID DENTAL CLINIC
NOW ENROLLING!
The Dental
Clinic in Crestview provides services
to children
who are 4 -18 years old
AND on Medicaid with no other dental insurance coverage.
We recognize the need for
children's dental services. The goal of our dental
clinic (810 E James Lee Blvd, Crestview) is to provide oral health services to the underserved
population in Okaloosa County.
Our
dental team
consists of dentists, dental assistants, and other
professionally trained staff.
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Call today to schedule an appointment!
Sorry, no walk-ins.
850-689-5593
Phone lines open at 7:30 a.m., Monday - Friday.
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Exams
Cleanings Sealants Fluoride varnish treatments
X-rays Fillings Extractions Pulpotomies
Stainless steel crowns Space
maintainers Sedative restorations Emergency care
Note:
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation
are not available at our clinic
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NOTE: As of
December 1, 2012
You should receive a
letter from Medicaid in November asking you to choose a
plan.
Our clinic will
accept Medicaid, DentaQuest, and MCNA plans.
DentaQuest and MCNA plan participants will receive a
card in the mail.
You are not required to see the dentist listed on
the card.
You may choose to see any dentist that accepts the
plan.
Questions about the changes? Call 850-689-5593.
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Useful Links & Information
American Dental Association (ADA)
America's
leading advocate in oral health; Tips, ADA accepted product information, news,
& more!
FDA (US Food & Drug Administration) Regulation
on Dental Amalgam (metal fillings)
In 2009, the FDA
issued a regulation on dental amalgam.
Dental Sealants and BPA (Bisphenol
A)
What are sealants? What is BPA?
Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Dental Program Page
FDOH strives to improve and maintain the oral health of Florida's
citizens
CDC: Children's Oral Health
Tooth decay affects children in the United States more
than any other chronic infectious disease?
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Educational
resources, data and statistics, news, and more
National Center for Health Statistics
A rich source of information about America's Health
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Healthy
Tips
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Start early!
...as soon as first tooth appears!
Use fluoride toothpaste (for children ages 2-6)
...the size of a pea. Children under 2 should not
use fluoride toothpaste unless advised by a doctor or
dentist.
Supervise.
Watch them brush twice a day.
Talk to your dentist!
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Need a ride to our office?
Check out
Okaloosa County Transit for public transportation info,
or call:
850.833.9168 Fort Walton
850.689.7809 Crestview
850.833.9283 TDD
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Frequently
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What should I know about the
fluoride from a public water supplier?
What do I need to know about fluoride
and groundwater from a well?
Why are baby teeth so important?
What is bottle
rot?
What are sealants and why does my child
need them?
Where is the dental clinic located?
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Q:
My home gets its water from a public water supplier.
What do I
need to know about the fluoride content?
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The optimum
fluoride level for community public water supply systems is
0.6 mg/L (milligrams per liter) to 1.2 mg/L.
A complete listing of Okaloosa water suppliers |
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Water System
Name |
Amount of Fluoride (mg/L) |
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Auburn Water System |
0.00 |
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Baker Water System |
0.50 |
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Bluewater Bay Raintree
Development |
0.00 |
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City of Crestview Water
Department |
0.20 |
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City of Fort Walton Beach |
0.80 |
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City of Laurel Hill |
0.00 |
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City of Niceville |
0.80 |
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City of Valparaiso |
0.00 |
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Destin Water Users |
1.00 |
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Holt Water Works |
0.00 |
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Mid Okaloosa County Water System |
0.00 |
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Milligan Water System |
0.00 |
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Okaloosa Correctional Institute |
0.00 |
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Okaloosa County Water and Sewer
System |
0.80 |
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Town of Mary Esther |
0.70 |
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Other common sources of fluoride
include drinking water, beverages and food processed
with fluoridated water, prescription dietary supplements,
professional dental products, etc.
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Q: My home gets its water from a
private well.
What do I need to know about fluoride and groundwater from a
well?
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Fluoride is present in virtually
all waters at some level, and it is important to know the
fluoride content of your well water - particularly if
you have children. If you have a home well, the EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) recommends having a sample
of your water analyzed by a laboratory at least once every
three years. Check with your dentist, physician, or
public health department to learn how to have your home's
well water tested.
CDC Fact Sheet |
Private Well Water and Fluoride
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Q: Why are primary ("baby")
teeth so important?
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Primary teeth may be temporary, but they deserve good
care. A child needs strong, healthy primary teeth to
chew, speak, and have a good-looking smile! These baby
teeth also help keep a space in the jaw for adult teeth.
If a baby tooth is lost too early, the teeth beside it may
drift into the empty space. Then, when it's time for
adult teeth to come in, there may not be room. This
can make teeth crooked or crowded.
Remember - your child's baby teeth are at risk for decay as
soon as they first appear -- which is typically
around 6 months of age.
See a permanent teeth eruption chart
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Q: What is baby bottle rot? |
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Baby bottle rot ("bottle rot," "baby bottle tooth
decay," "nursing bottle," or "nursing mouth syndrome") is a
dental condition that can destroy an infant's teeth.
This is caused when an infant's teeth are frequently exposed
to sugary liquids (milk, breast milk, formula, fruit juice,
sweetened water, etcetera) for long periods of time.
Allowing your baby to fall asleep with a bottle can harm
his/her teeth. During sleep, the flow of saliva is
decreased, allowing liquids to pool around the teeth.
Teeth become covered by a thin, sticky film called plaque.
Bacteria in plaque use sugar to produce acid which attacks
tooth enamel. Tooth decay occurs after frequent acid
attacks, breaking down the enamel of the tooth. The
good news is - tooth decay is preventable!
Sealants can help protect enamel from plaque and acids, and
fluoride can help prevent cavities from forming.
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Q:
What are sealants, and why does my child need them?
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Dental sealants are thin,
plastic coatings that protect the chewing surfaces of
children's back teeth from decay. Sealant material is
painted on as a liquid, then hardens to a solid shield over
the tooth. The process is simple and painless.
Children should get sealants as soon as their permanent
molars come in.
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BEFORE sealant
AFTER sealant
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Q:
I'm new to the area. Where is the dental clinic located?
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810 East James Lee Boulevard, Crestview, Florida
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