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Dental Health Resources

Dental Health Resources
February 22, 2019

Helpful Links

First 5 San Joaquin
www.sjckids.org

San Joaquin County Public Health Services
www.sjcphs.org

Health Plan of San Joaquin
www.hpsj.com/healthysmiles

Mouth Healthy – American Dental Association (ADA)
www.mouthhealthy.org/en

California Dental Association (CDA)
www.cda.org/public-resources

Medi-Cal Dental Program
www.denti-cal.ca.gov

Smile, California
www.SmileCalifornia.org

Take Care at Home

Keep up the good work at home by practicing healthy habits every day like brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once daily.

If you have children at home, make sure they practice good habits, too.

  • Help your child when brushing and flossing to be sure it is done right.
  • Limit sugary foods and drinks, especially juice, soda and candy.
  • Do not let liquids such as milk, formula, breast milk and fruit juice sit in a child’s mouth during naptime and at bedtime because it creates cavities.

 

What to Expect When Your Baby is Teething

What's cuter than a baby's toothless smile? A tiny smile with tiny teeth. Find out when teething usually starts, what signs to watch for and how to keep your baby comfortable.

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Coverage for Your Smile

Medi-Cal offers dental services at little to no cost to keep you and your smile healthy. The Medi-Cal Dental program (Denti-Cal) covers dental services for most Medi-Cal members. Depending on your household income and family size, you (or your child) may qualify for Medi-Cal dental program services.

Make the most out of your dental benefit by:

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Finding a Medi-Cal dentist and schedule an appointment today.
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Being proactive and visit your dentist regularly, even if you do not have toothaches and pains.
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Visiting SmileCalifornia.org to learn about the dental services that may be available to you.
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Following your dentist’s advice like brushing and flossing daily and eating a healthy diet.

Top Foods for Healthy Teeth

Fruits and vegetables, along with a balanced food plan, have been noted for lowering the risk of cavities and aiding dental health for many reasons: many fruits and vegetables are good sources for vital nutrients and they don’t have added sugars.

Here is a list of 10 helpful fruits and vegetables for teeth health:

  • Strawberries
  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Watermelon
  • Oranges
  • Pineapple
  • Cucumber
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Garlic

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MISSION
To prevent and treat oral diseases, increase awareness of the importance of dental health to overall health, and increase access to dental services.
CONTACT US
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(209) 953-5437
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