Dakota County Public Health Department is partnering with
Children’s Dental Services to provide dental care to children from low-income families. Children's Dental staff will provide dental care one day per month in county service centers in
Apple Valley and
West St. Paul.
- Appointments are required - call 612-746-1530.
Why is dental care so important for children and pregnant women?
- Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases.
- One-half of all first graders have tooth decay, and many never receive treatment because often parents can’t afford it.
- Tooth decay can cause pain and can also affect school performance and impact growth and development.
- Good oral health is important not only to mothers but also to their unborn babies.
Services are available for children under 18 and pregnant women. Services include:
- dental exams
- teeth cleaning
- x-rays
- sealants
- restoration
- fluoride treatment
Children’s Dental Services accepts all forms of medical assistance, and provides services on a sliding fee and free care scale to families that do not have insurance coverage.
Many
Children’s Dental Services staff are multilingual and all are experienced in working with children. The non-profit organization offers dental services in
many locations in the Twin Cities.
Other low-cost dental options:
- UCare Tooth Care mobile van
People with dental benefits through UCare Minnesota can receive dental care through the
UCare Tooth Care mobile van. In Dakota County, the mobile van comes to the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul once a month and to the Western Service Center quarterly. For more information, call 651-455-1555.
Other low-cost dental options