Dental Care

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which makes it a perfect time to talk about how to protect kids’ teeth with simple prevention and affordable care options at community health centers like Center for Family Health and Education and Priority Care Medical Group.

Schedule a well‑child or family medicine visit to check your child’s teeth, get fluoride varnish if appropriate, and if necessary, they will referral to our dental and orthodontic clinic.

Importance of Young Children’s Dental Health

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions in children, but it is largely preventable with early habits and regular care. Cavities can cause pain, missed school, trouble eating and sleeping, and can affect speech and confidence if they are not treated.

Early visits, fluoride, and sealants

Dental and pediatric experts recommend establishing a “dental home” by a child’s first tooth or first birthday so problems can be caught early and parents can learn how to care for baby teeth.

Brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, regular cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants on permanent molars can sharply lower the risk of cavities in school‑age kids.

How Medi‑Cal helps with dental costs

In California, children with Medi‑Cal have dental coverage, including routine exams, cleanings, fluoride, X‑rays, fillings, and sealants when needed. That means most kids in Medi‑Cal or Covered California plans can get essential dental services with little or sometimes even no out‑of‑pocket cost when they visit us.

Call to check eligibility or request an appointment to speak with one of our representatives today!

Affordable braces for qualifying patients

Center for Family Health and Education and Priority Care Medical Group support children’s oral health in several ways: Pediatric and family medicine visits where providers screen for dental issues, give fluoride varnish in some age groups, and refer to our own trusted local dentists and orthodontists when needed. Help for families to apply for Medi‑Cal, understand their dental benefits, and find a Medi‑Cal‑accepting dentist close to home.

If your child already has cavities, pain, or trouble eating, starting with a primary care visit at our clinics can connect you quickly to the right dental care pathway.

For children and adults who need orthodontic treatment, Center for Family Health and Education offers an affordable braces program at our orthodontist clinic, with braces available for as low as $730 for qualifying patients with certain Medi‑Cal plans, plus sliding‑fee options for others. You can learn more or start the eligibility process by visiting our braces information page at Braces for Under $1000 dollars.

Get started this February

Schedule a well‑child or family medicine visit to check your child’s teeth, get fluoride varnish if appropriate, and request a dental referral if they do not already have a dentist.

Call Center for Family Health and Education or Priority Care Medical Group to ask about Medi‑Cal dental benefits, local dentists and orthodontists we partner with, and whether your child might qualify for low‑cost braces.

By combining early habits at home with trusted medical and dental providers in the community, most tooth decay in children can be prevented—and families can get both routine care and braces at a price that works for their budget.

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