SMILE CLUB LOCATIONS · 2020-01-29 · Tooth Decay SMILE CLUB •Tooth decay affects more than ¼...
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SMILE CLUB Tooth Decay •Tooth decay affects more than ¼ of U.S. children ages 6-11 years and more than half of those ages 12-19 years. • More than 40% of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. •Tooth decay is almost entirely preventable • Dental caries (decay) is 5x more common than asthma in children. Prevention • Brush your child’s teeth twice a day until your child has the skill to handle the toothbrush alone. Then continue to closely watch brushing to make sure the child is doing a thorough job and using only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. • Sealants can protect against 80% of cavities for 2 years and continue to protect against 50% of cavities for up to 4 years. Information gathered from the Center for Disease Control The Berard Center 941 Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481 The Club/Teen Center 941 Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Homework Center at PJ Jacobs Jr. High 2400 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Plover Center 2401 Cedar Drive, Plover, WI 54467 Jefferson Elementary School Center 1800 East Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Junction City Extension 616 West 2nd Street, Junction City, WI 54443 Almond-Bancroft Extension 1336 Elm Street, Almond, WI 54909 Rosholt Extension 346 West Randolph Street, Rosholt, WI 54473 Madison View Apartments (summer only) 725 John's Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481 LOCATIONS Improving the Oral Health of Boys & Girls Club Members DENTAL HEALTH Presented by:
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SMILE CLUB Tooth Decay • Tooth decay affects more than ¼ of U.S.
children ages 6-11 years and more than half of those ages 12-19 years.
• More than 40% of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten.
• Tooth decay is almost entirely preventable
• Dental caries (decay) is 5x more common than asthma in children.
Prevention
• Brush your child’s teeth twice a day until your child has the skill to handle the toothbrush alone. Then continue to closely watch brushing to make sure the child is doing a thorough job and using only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
• Sealants can protect against 80% of cavities for 2 years and continue to protect against 50% of cavities for up to 4 years.
Information gathered from the Center for Disease Control
The Berard Center 941 Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
The Club/Teen Center 941 Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Homework Center at PJ Jacobs Jr. High 2400 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Plover Center 2401 Cedar Drive, Plover, WI 54467
Jefferson Elementary School Center 1800 East Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Junction City Extension 616 West 2nd Street, Junction City, WI 54443
Almond-Bancroft Extension 1336 Elm Street, Almond, WI 54909
Rosholt Extension 346 West Randolph Street, Rosholt, WI 54473
Madison View Apartments (summer only) 725 John's Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481
LOCATIONS
Improving the Oral Health of
Boys & Girls Club Members
DENTAL HEALTH
Presented by:
The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
offers a variety of programs for youth
1st-12th grade for a minimal annual
membership of just $10.
Our goal is to offer every child the
opportunity to participate in programs
and activities at the Club that give them a
sense of belonging, engage them in
positive life activities, prepare them
academically and socially for the future,
and help them to adopt a healthier
lifestyle
DELTA DENTAL SMILE CLUB
WHO
All Children (Ages 18 & Under) who do NOT have Dental Insurance, are Medicaid-eligible, and/or qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch.
Membership to the Boys & Girls Club is not required but is encouraged. Membership is just $10 per youth per year or $25/family; financial assistance is available.
WHEN & WHERE
The Boys & Girls Club of Portage CountyBerard Center941 Michigan Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481
By Appointment Only. Call the Delta Dental Smile Club at 715-204-1180 for information on eligibility and participation in this program.
Boys & Girls Club members may also participate in the toothbrushing program.
Members receive preventative care to help their teeth stay healthy.
The Smile Club has a dental hygienist on staff that will work with you to set up an appointment.
❖ Cleaning ❖ Exams ❖ Fluoride ❖ Xrays
❖ Sealants ❖ Referrals as Needed ❖ Toothbrushing
Program
SERVICES OFFERED
The following services are provided by licensed volunteer dental professionals:
www.bgclubpc.org (715) 341-4FUN
www.facebook..com/bgclubpc
