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Getting Oral Health Treatment Is Important!

If your child’s dentist finds tooth decay and recommends a follow-up dental visit for treatment, it’s important for your child to get care. Receiving follow-up treatment is key to keeping your child healthy.

Visiting the Dentist by Age 1

A dental visit by age 1 is key for building a lifetime of good oral health. Tooth decay can be prevented or managed with early dental visits and with good oral hygiene.

Questions to Ask When Looking for a Dental Office

Finding a dental office that is best for you and your child can be hard. This Tips sheet provides examples of some questions that you can ask a dental office before you decide to make an appointment.

Finding a Dental Clinic for Your Child

Visiting the dental clinic keeps children’s teeth and mouth healthy. Learn about how to find a dental clinic and the importance of regular dental visits.

Sample provider letter

The Office of Head Start NCH oral health forms are important records of a pregnant woman’s or child’s dental visit.

HeadStart.gov

official website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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