Plan for your Baby’s First Check-Up

It is recommended that your baby’s first visit be within six months of the appearance of the first tooth, but no later than their first birthday. At this visit, the dental provider will perform a basic exam, just taking a “peek” at the baby’s first few teeth and making sure there are no cavities.

The dental provider can show you how to properly take care of your baby’s teeth at home and provide information about oral health products and routines. This will also give you the opportunity to find your family’s perfect dental home, an office your child will enjoy visiting throughout their childhood.

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Care by Dental Professionals Other than a Dentist

A dental professional is a licensed individual who can provide dental services to you. A dental provider is not limited to a dentist. There are many other types of dental providers. You may receive a preventive dental service from a registered dental hygienist, a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or another dental professional.

Services provided by these professionals are not limited to dental clinics. You might be able to receive services in your community at a school, a nursing home, or a mobile dental van. A few preventive treatments include: a dental cleaning, fluoride varnish application, placement of sealants, and placement of a temporary filling.

Restorative treatments can only be provided by a dentist in a clinical or community setting; these treatments include permanent cavity fillings, tooth extractions, and root canal therapies.

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Medi-Cal has Dental Covered

As a Medi-Cal member, your benefits and your child’s benefits include dental coverage. Medi-Cal Dental covers a full range of dental services, including exams, x-rays, teeth cleaning, and fluoride varnish, which are free or low-cost to you. Visit the links below to learn more about your Medi-Cal dental benefits.

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