Duval County Health Department Offering Low Cost Dental Care

February 18, 2011 - Duval County, FL - Low-income and disabled Jacksonville residents can smile brighter with reduced fee or free procedures through the Duval County Health Department.

News4Jax reports on the services that are open to residents ineligible for Medicaid but unable to afford private health insurance, as well as children. It's especially important for the younger generation to get early dental care and start healthy habits to avoid complications later in life.

The program offers payment options on a sliding scale for parents and children who are unable to afford dental care. Patients who do have healthcare but cannot afford the fees charged by private dentists can also benefit from the low-cost programs.

Starting at age 2, children can go to the Duval County Health Department every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup. The services offered are the same as private dentists without the high costs. The program helped more than 35,000 Jacksonville children keep their teeth healthy last year alone.

Good dental care is important for all ages as neglect to oral health can lead to future complications. Lack of dental and medical care for such oral problems can lead to disabling conditions, making it difficult to eat, chew, and talk. Oral diseases and musculoskeletal conditions like severe TMJ may qualify you for Social Security disability benefits if they impair your functioning to a point considered disabling by the Social Security Administration.

If you are unable to work because of a disabling condition and cannot afford basic life and medical needs a Jacksonville disability attorney may be able to help. By filing for Social Security disability benefits you can obtain financial assistance to help manage your disability and take care of your needs.

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