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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Eastern Ontario Health Unit
Free Urgent Dental Care for Children and Teens

The Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) Program has been expanded! The program, which originally covered children from birth to age 13, now covers children age 17 and under.

Funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion, CINOT provides free urgent and essential dental services to eligible children whose parents have no dental insurance, receive no dental benefits from any government program and cannot afford the cost of urgent dental care.

Eligible treatments may include:

scaling, fluoride or sealants
fillings
X-rays
extractions
root canal treatments
some partial dentures

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit reminds everyone that prevention plays a key role in oral health. Tooth decay and other oral health problems can be prevented, but parents have to help their children start good habits at an early age. Some practical tips for parents include starting a regular brushing and flossing routine, offering healthy snacks that are lower in sugar, and regularly checking their children’s teeth and gums for any changes that may be a sign of a problem.

For more helpful tips or to find out if your child or teen qualifies for the CINOT program, please contact the Eastern Ontario Health Unit at 613-933-1375 or at 1 800 267-7120.