FREEPORT - Severe tooth decay is more than a nuisance - it can affect a child's performance in school and even his or her health. FHN, as part of the American Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile campaign, is offering a Free Dental Day for uninsured or underinsured children Saturday, Feb. 13.
"Healthy teeth and gums are more than just pretty," says Catherine Baer, DDS, a dentist at FHN Family Dental Care.
"If a child's teeth hurt, he or she can't eat a proper diet or concentrate on schoolwork. The pain from tooth decay or gum disease can be so severe that a child can't even sleep. Free Dental Day is an opportunity for us to educate children and their parents on the importance of good oral hygiene, and to take care of the children whose families may not be able to afford regular dental care."
Uninsured and underinsured children through age 12 are eligible for free cleanings, exams, x-rays and fluoride treatments as part of Free Dental Day from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 at FHN Family Dental Care, 1768 Rosenstiel Drive, Freeport, Ill.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required to receive services on Free Dental Day; call (815) 235-2600 or toll-free (877) 392-7342 to register.
FHN Family Dental Care has a staff of four general dentists who provide a full range of oral care including gum disease treatment, adult and juvenile braces, oral surgery, root canals, dentures, partials and cosmetic dental procedures, including tooth-colored fillings and veneers. Children can be seen as early as age 2.
Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information on Free Dental Day or on FHN Family Dental Care, visit www.fhn.org.
"Healthy teeth and gums are more than just pretty," says Catherine Baer, DDS, a dentist at FHN Family Dental Care.
"If a child's teeth hurt, he or she can't eat a proper diet or concentrate on schoolwork. The pain from tooth decay or gum disease can be so severe that a child can't even sleep. Free Dental Day is an opportunity for us to educate children and their parents on the importance of good oral hygiene, and to take care of the children whose families may not be able to afford regular dental care."
Uninsured and underinsured children through age 12 are eligible for free cleanings, exams, x-rays and fluoride treatments as part of Free Dental Day from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 at FHN Family Dental Care, 1768 Rosenstiel Drive, Freeport, Ill.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required to receive services on Free Dental Day; call (815) 235-2600 or toll-free (877) 392-7342 to register.
FHN Family Dental Care has a staff of four general dentists who provide a full range of oral care including gum disease treatment, adult and juvenile braces, oral surgery, root canals, dentures, partials and cosmetic dental procedures, including tooth-colored fillings and veneers. Children can be seen as early as age 2.
Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information on Free Dental Day or on FHN Family Dental Care, visit www.fhn.org.
