Children and Young Adult Dental Health Services

The Dental Clinic provides the following preventive and comprehensive services for patients under the age of 21. 

Services include but are not limited to:

• examinations, cleanings and X-rays
• fluoride treatments
• fillings
• sealants
• extractions
• space maintainers

Participating local dentists provide services at reduced fees to people of all ages in the Anne Arundel County Dental Access Program.

Oral Health Education at schools, day care centers and community health fairs is presented by dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants.

Helpful Tips for Oral Health

• Schedule regular dental appointments, beginning by age 1.
• Eat a well-balanced diet, limiting sugars and sweets.
• Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day.
• Ask your dentist or pediatrician about fluoride supplements to prevent tooth decay.
• Avoid baby bottle tooth decay. It is caused by giving a child a bottle containing milk, formula or juice at bedtime or for long periods of time during the day. If your child wants a bottle at bedtime, fill it with water only and remove it once the child falls asleep.
• Avoid the use of all tobacco products.
• Only put water in bottles or sippy cups between meals for your child.