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DENTAL
Dental Health
 Location: George A. Dame Community Health
Center, Inc
2804 W. Marc Knighton Court
Lecanto, Fl 34461
Phone: (352) 249-9258
Fax: (352) 249-9262
Map of New Clinic Location
The Citrus County
Health Dept. has a wonderful dental team. Our dental clinic offers dental services for children
from the ages of 3 yrs to 18 yrs. We offer a wide variety of treatment such
as: cleanings, fillings, extractions and in some cases crowns. We also offer
IV sedation for children older than 16 years old. Our dental clinic accepts
Medicaid, Comp Benefits and Children's Medical Services through the Florida Healthy
Kid program; we also work on a sliding fee schedule for those without insurance.
** We are also seeing
some adults on an emergency basis and doing some extractions. Medicaid
will pay for adult extractions if you have the coverage. Otherwise if you
qualify we also work on a sliding fee schedule for those without insurance.**
Our new dental clinic hours are Tuesday – Friday from 7am until 5:30pm.
Links:
www.toothinfo.com
www.aapd.org
www.dentalresource.org
www.ada.org
www.compbenefits.com
www.floridamedicaid.com
BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY
About Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
This single condition may cause more pain and suffering in small children that
all other conditions combined. It is a dental problem  that
can destroy the teeth of an infant or young child.
This type of tooth decay occurs when liquid (other than water) is exposed to
a child’s teeth for long periods of time. For example, when putting a
baby to bed with a bottle, the teeth will have liquid on them overnight. Sugary
liquids from the bottle will cause the teeth to decay. Examples of sugary liquids
are milk, formula, soda pop, fruit juice and most other sweetened liquids.
The Tooth Decay Process
Teeth are covered with a sticky film called plaque. The bacteria in plaque uses
sugar to multiply and provide a constant supply of acid to damaged teeth. During
sleep, saliva decreases, allowing sugary liquids to pool around teeth for a
longer period of time. The sugar stays in the mouth, allows acid to attack longer,
and causes more damage and destruction to the teeth.
Effects of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Although, the upper front teeth usually are the first to be affected, all of
the first set of teeth, commonly called “baby” or “primary”
teeth, can be damaged. This can cause:
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Permanent teeth development problems (crooked permanent
teeth)
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Cavities
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Difficulty eating
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Delayed speech development
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Ear problems
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Staining brown spots
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Poor eating habits
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Social problems (self-esteem issues can be found in small
children)
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Pain
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Gingivitis
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Bone structure damage (periodontal disease)
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General health problems
Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
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Begin oral care early. Schedule your child’s first
visit to the dentist around the age of two or three, unless there is a
problem that requires an earlier visit.
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Begin brushing your child’s teeth when the first
tooth appears.
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Check your child’s teeth for brown or discolored
spots.
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Wipe your baby’s gums with a clean gauze pad or washcloth
after feeding, even before the first tooth appears.
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Never allow a baby or toddler to fall asleep with a bottle
of milk or sweetened liquid. Substitute water if you feel a bottle is necessary.
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Never allow sleeping with a pacifier dipped in sugar or
honey.
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Check your child’s teeth on a regular basis.
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Alert your dentist of any changes or discoloration immediately.
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Teach your child to use a cup at about six months of age.
By the age of one the bottle can be eliminated.
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Make sure your child receives a form of fluoride.
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