DENTISTRY
NHSC Plainfield is a major provider of dental services to the greater Plainfield and tri-county community. The department of FAMILY DENTISTRY provides comprehensive primary dental services to people of all ages.

Comprehensive Primary Dental Services Include:

• Preventive dental care
  
• Dental screenings
  
• Sealants
  
• Root Canals
  
• Filings and extractions
  
• Dentures
  
• Bridges and dental appliances
  
• Geriatric dentistry
  
• Pediatric dentistry
  
• School-based dental education
  
• Oral & Maxillofacial surgery
  
• Periodontics
  
• Prosthodontics
  
• Referrals for specialty and orthodontic care

Emergency Care and Walk-ins
Whenever possible, emergency dental visits for NHSC patients will be accommodated on the day of presentation.

Dental Tips

• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
• Floss daily or use an interdental cleaner.
  
• Eat nutritious and balanced meals and limit snacking.
  
• Choose the right toothbrush. Choose one that has soft bristles and is of a size and shape that feels comfortable and allows you to reach the surfaces of every tooth.
  
• Purchase a new toothbrush every three or four months or sooner if the bristles become worn, splayed or frayed.
  
• Check with your dentist about use of supplemental fluoride, which strengthens your teeth.
  
• Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral examination.

Payment
Most forms of insurance coverage, including Medicaid and KidCare are accepted. Patients who do not have insurance are eligible for services through NHSC's Access to Healthcare program. Dental lab work is available on a sliding fee scale. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

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