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Thunder Bay District Health Unit - Children's Oral Health Services

Children's Oral Health Services

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999 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6E7
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807-625-5900
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Toll-Free: 1-888-294-6630
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Jan 20, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Call for information about preventive services or Healthy Smiles Ontario

  • Appointment is required for the Flouride Varnish clinic and for cleanings

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Fluoride Varnish:

  • All children up to 4 years of age


Healthy Smiles Ontario

Children must be:

  • 17 years of age and younger

  • a resident of Ontario and

  • a member of a household with an Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) at or under the levels shown here

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Helps to prevent dental disease in children and promotes good oral health
  • Provides oral health screening in all schools
  • Provides mouth examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants and oral health education at the Health Unit clinic to eligible children and youth age 17 and under
  • Fluoride Varnish Clinics
    • Provides fluoride to preschool children
    • Offered free to families whether they have dental coverage or not
    Healthy Smiles Ontario
    • Covers the cost of regular visits to a licensed dental care provider, such as a dentist or dental hygienist
    • Covers a full range of preventive and restorative dental services including check-ups, cleaning, scaling, fillings, extractions, x-rays and more

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