Oral and Dental Health

If you are in need of dental services and do not have dental health insurance, the City will provide referrals to low-cost dental providers.

The City also offers information on how you can sign up for health insurance coverage, including Medicaid and Child Health Plus, through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

If you need a dentist and have dental health insurance, contact your insurer.

Online

Learn more about oral health and find a low-cost dental provider.

By Phone

The City provides braces and orthodontic treatment for eligible children up to age 21. Recipients must be eligible for Medicaid or Public Law funding.

You can get publication materials regarding oral and dental health topics such as tooth decay, gum disease, tooth brushing, dental sealants and senior oral health.

Preventing Tooth Decay in Children

• Tips for Preventing Tooth Decay (Ad)
• The Root of a Healthy Mouth Begins with Her First Tooth (Ad)
• The Root of Tooth Decay May Be This Treat (Ad)
• The Root of Tooth Decay May Be Time Spent with This Bottle (Ad)
• The Root of Tooth Decay May Be Time Spent with This Sippy Cup (Ad)
• The Root of Your Child's Tooth Decay May Be in Your Mouth (Ad)

Preventing Tooth Decay and Gum Disease in Adults

• Health Bulletin Keep Your Mouth Healthy (Brochure)
• Tips for Preventing Tooth Decay (Ad)
• The Root of a Healthy Mouth Begins with Her First Tooth (Ad)
• The Root of Tooth Decay May Be This Treat (Ad)
• The Root of Tooth Decay May Be Time Spent with This Bottle (Ad)
• The Root of Tooth Decay May Be Time Spent with This Sippy Cup (Ad)
• The Root of Your Child's Tooth Decay May Be in Your Mouth (Ad)
• Health Bulletin Keep Your Mouth Healthy (Brochure)

Senior Oral Health Care

• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Brushing and Flossing (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Denture Care (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Gum Disease (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Oral Cancer (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Tooth Care and Cavities (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Brushing and Flossing (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Denture Care (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Gum Disease (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Oral Cancer (Flyer)
• Senior Care Fact Sheet: Tooth Care and Cavities (Flyer)

Oral Health Information for Medical Clinicians

• City Health Information: Promoting Oral Health (Brochure)
• NYC Vital Signs: Oral Health in New York City (Brochure)

Fluoride Varnish

• What You Need to Know About Fluoride Varnish and How You Can Promote Early Childhood Oral Health (Booklet)
• Frequently Asked Questions About Fluoride Varnish (Flyer)

Topical Fluoride

• What You Need to Know About Fluoride Varnish and How You Can Promote Early Childhood Oral Health (Booklet)
• Frequently Asked Questions About Fluoride Varnish (Flyer)
• Prevent Cavities with Dental Sealants and Topical Fluoride (Palm Card)

Dental Sealants

• Keep Your Child's Teeth Healthy with Sealants (Brochure)
• Even Heroes Need Protection from Cavities (Poster)
• Even Superheroes Need Protection from Cavities (Poster)
• Keep Your Child's Teeth Healthy with Sealants (Brochure)
• Prevent Cavities with Dental Sealants and Topical Fluoride (Palm Card)
• Even Heroes Need Protection from Cavities (Poster)
• Even Superheroes Need Protection from Cavities (Poster)

Online

Get free copies of materials.

Get more information about oral health.

By Phone

Status

If you requested a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene publication over 2 weeks ago and have not received it, you can check the status. If you ordered it more recently, allow time for delivery and call back after 2 weeks if you still haven't received it.

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