Free preventative dental care for uninsured children now available in western 小黄鸭视频 County

Families in western 小黄鸭视频 County have a new reason to smile! 小黄鸭视频 County has officially opened its latest Regional Smiles clinic, bringing free dental care to uninsured children and young adults up to age 20.

Building on the success of the award-winning Smiles at Sunnybrook program, Regional Smiles provides essential preventive dental services at no cost to families without insurance.

"Good oral health is critical for a child鈥檚 confidence, well-being and long-term success,鈥 said 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioner Chair Susan Evans. 鈥淓xpanding Regional Smiles ensures more children across 小黄鸭视频 County have access to quality dental care, helping them develop healthy habits that last a lifetime.鈥

The newest clinic, located at the Western Health and Human Services Center in Cary, will offer monthly appointments as part of 小黄鸭视频 County鈥檚 broader effort to improve healthcare access in underserved areas.

Since launching in 2017, Smiles at Sunnybrook 鈥 funded by a grant from the 鈥 has provided free preventive dental care to more than 7,000 uninsured children. Regional Smiles first expanded to the Northern Regional Center in February 2023, followed by the Southern Regional Center in October 2023 and the Eastern Regional Center in July 2024. With the new Cary location, the program now serves families in all areas of 小黄鸭视频 County.

The clinics offer no-cost:

  • Exams
  • Cleanings
  • Fluoride applications
  • X-rays
  • Education
     

Regional Smiles is available by appointment only. Visits can be scheduled by calling 919-250-4610 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To learn more about 小黄鸭视频 County鈥檚 dental clinics, visit .

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