Your dentist is your biggest ally when it comes to good oral health. Regular dental visits keep your gums and teeth strong and give your dentist a chance to learn about your overall health.
The best way to keep your child’s gums and teeth healthy is to take him or her to regular dental visits every 6 months. These 2x per year visits are covered in your child’s Medi‑Cal dental plan. The Medi-Cal Dental Program provides the following free or low-cost services for kids:
Dental exams (every 6 months)
X-rays
Teeth cleaning (every 6 months)
Fluoride varnish (every 6 months)
Molar sealants
Fillings
Root canals
Tooth removal
Emergency services
Outpatient services
Sedation (if medically necessary)
Protect Your Child Against Cavities With Molar Sealants
Children start to lose their baby teeth as early as five years old. This is when their permanent teeth begin to grow in. You can protect your child’s back teeth (their molars) from cavities with sealants. Molar sealants are clear, protective coatings and are quick and painless. This is not the same as fluoride varnish, which is a pale-yellow gel. Sealants are a part of your child’s Medi‑Cal dental benefit and can protect your child’s back teeth for several years!
