Star City Smiles brochure

ETY NET PROVIDERS G. Wayne Fralin Free Clinic for the Homeless: Free services for the homeless, unemployed, and uninsured. Extrac- tions, fillings, and general dentistry. Limited hours. ZIP 24013. (540) 777-7671.

Skinner Family Dentistry: $235 annual membership plan. Services included: cleanings, exams, X-rays, oral cancer screenings, fluoride treatment. Discounts on: fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, implants, partials, dentures, and cosmetic care. ZIP 24012. (540) 344-6688. Valley Family Dentistry: Comprehensive services offered, all ages. Accepts private insurance and Medicaid. ZIP 24016. (540) 343-5521. Virginia Western Community College: Provides dental hygiene care (by dental hygiene students). Does not provide exams or restorative needs (fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, partials, and dentures are NOT provided at the Dental Hygiene Clinic). Free for anyone seeking preventive oral health services. ZIP 24015. Hours vary: call (540) 857-7221. Young C. Park, DDS: Comprehensive services offered. Accepts private insurance and Medicaid. ZIP 24012. (540) 563-9398.

Kool Smiles: Comprehensive pediatric services offered, including orthodontics and oral surgery. Accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Tricare, and Smiles for Children. Some Saturday appointments available. ZIP 24012. (540) 613-8384. Love Family Dentistry: Comprehensive services offered, all ages. Offers sedation. Accepts Medicaid, CareCredit, and self-pay. Closed Fridays. ZIP 24018. (540) 904-2300. New Horizons Healthcare: Comprehensive services offered. Accepts Medicaid and other insurance plans and offers a sliding fee scale for those who are uninsured or underinsured. Limited Saturday hours. ZIP 24017 and 24013. (540) 362-0360 (NW) or (540) 512-7510 (SE). Pediatric Dental Care of Virginia: Comprehensive pediatric services offered. Se Habla Español. ZIP 24018. (540) 904-2700. Roanoke Dental Care: Comprehensive services offered. Accepts CareCredit, Lending Club, most PPO insurance providers, and offers the option of monthly payments. ZIP 24018. (540) 685-0105.

Zipcode indicates location of services. Please call provider for eligibility information.

DID YOU KNOW? You know brushing and flossing are good for you, but do you know the habits that damage your teeth? Sugary drinks: The sugar in drinks like soda, fruit juices, and sports drinks latches onto your teeth. Normal bacteria in your mouth eats away at the sugar (which is good), but it eventually begins to produce acid. That acid eats away some of the enamel on your teeth, making them thinner and weaker, and increasing the chances of developing cavities. Sugary drinks are one of the most common dietary causes of tooth decay. Diet sodas, 100-percent fruit juices, and other sugar-free drinks: The acids in these drinks are harmful to your teeth. They can cause the same amount of dental erosion as regular sodas. In fact, the acid in lemon and lime juices is almost as corro- sive as battery acid! Chewing on ice cubes: It seems harmless, but ice cubes can be detrimental to your oral health. They are too hard for your teeth to handle (especially if you’re eating them regularly). Instead, try something else crunchy, like carrots or celery sticks. Giving babies a bottle in bed: Leaving bottles in the crib (unless it contains only water) can wreak havoc on children’s teeth. Sip- ping on juice, milk, or formula will cover their teeth in sugar, which turns into plaque and spends the night attaching itself to enamel. It is always best to leave bottles out of the crib!