Oral and Dental Health

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    Dental care can be free or low-cost if you have dental insurance. To find a dentist, contact your insurer.

    If you do not have dental health insurance, the City will provide referrals to low-cost dental providers.

    You can also sign up for medical and dental insurance coverage, including Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Learn more on the GetCoveredNYC Health Insurance Application Assistance page.

    Online

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

    By Phone

    Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

    You can get free brochures, posters, and other materials on oral and dental health.

    Topics include:

    • Tooth brushing
    • Tooth decay
    • Gum disease
    • Dental sealants
    • Oral cancer

    Materials are available in multiple languages.

    Online

    Get materials and other resources about oral health.

    By Phone

    Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to request a copy.

    Available Materials

      All Ages

      • Healthy Mouth Brochure (Flyer)
      • Tips for Preventing Tooth Decay (Poster)
      • Silver Diamine Fluoride: Frequently Asked Questions (Flyer)
      • Fluoride Varnish: Frequently Asked Questions (Flyer)
      • Keep Your Child's Teeth Healthy with Sealants (Brochure)
      • Oral Cancer Fact Sheet (Flyer)
      • Oral Health Effects of Tobacco and Benefits of Quitting

      Older Adults

      • Senior Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing (Flyer)
      • Senior Dental Care: Tooth Care and Cavities (Flyer)
      • Senior Dental Care: Denture Care (Flyer)
      • Senior Dental Care: Gum Disease (Flyer)

      Children

      • Even Heroes Need Protection from Cavities (Poster)
      • Even Superheroes Need Protection from Cavities (Poster)
      • Prevent Cavities with Dental Sealants and Topical Fluoride (Palm Card)
      • The Root of a Healthy Mouth Begins with Her First Tooth (Poster)
      • The Root of Tooth Decay May Be This Treat (Poster)
      • The Root of Tooth Decay May Be Time Spent with This Bottle (Poster)
      • The Root of Tooth Decay May Be Time Spent with This Sippy Cup (Poster)
      • The Root of Your Child's Tooth Decay May Be in Your Mouth (Poster)

      Health Providers

      • City Health Information: Promoting Oral Health (PDF, 2022)
      • How to Counsel Youth and Young Adults on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Dental Settings (Flyer)
      • How to Counsel Youth and Young Adults on Tobacco Use in Dental Settings (Flyer)
      • NYC Vital Signs: Oral Health in New York City (March 2023)

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