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Make your appointment today To schedule call 269 349 2641 We Keep Your Smile Healthy Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you Let our team of experienced and compassionate dentists help you keep it bright The Family Health Center provides comprehensive dental services for both children and adults Give us a call or visit our website to book an appointment We welcome all patients including those who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid Locations Hours Our Mission To ensure that all members of the community have access to quality comprehensive patient centered health care Our Vision To become the preferred medical home for at least 70 000 underserved patients in Kalamazoo County This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health related claims including medical malpractice claims for itself and its covered individuals Alcott Building 505 E Alcott St Monday Thursday 8 a m 8 p m Friday 8 a m 6 p m Saturday 8 30 a m 5 p m Burdick Dental Clinic 1308 N Burdick St Monday Friday 8 a m 4 p m Same day scheduling offered at all locations Walk ins available on a first come first served basis Visit fhckzoo com for more information Dental Health Services

Preventive Care Leads to Good Health Many chronic health conditions can be prevented by regular dental care At Family Health Center FHC we encourage families to start their dental care early with regular preventive care cleanings and fluoride treatments twice a year Please do not wait until you are experiencing pain or discomfort to make your appointment Frequently Asked Questions What is Preventive Care Preventive care includes regular oral exams cleanings and fluoride treatments by a dental professional twice a year It also includes oral cancer screenings X rays to thoroughly examine teeth and bones and tips for improving oral hygiene What Services Do We Offer Preventive Care Fillings Crowns Root Canal Treatment Sealants Extractions Dentures Partial Dentures Pediatric Dental Care How Much Will This Cost For additional dental health resources visit smilemichigan com What Do I Do in Case of Dental Emergency What Symptoms Can Be a Sign of Dental Trouble Symptoms of dental emergencies can include persistent tooth pain loose teeth facial swelling and blood in the mouth In the case of dental emergencies patients should visit one of our dental locations as soon as possible Dental emergencies are prioritized and patients are usually treated the same day For life threatening emergencies please call 911 How Can I Practice Good Oral Hygiene At Home Brushing twice daily in the morning and at night and flossing once a day will help keep your teeth and gums healthy Most dental insurance plans cover most or all of the costs associated with our services If you are uninsured the cost is determined by our sliding fee scale which takes into account individual and family income insurance Medicaid eligibility and coverage as well as the amount of care needed in each case How Frequently Should I Visit the Dentist Patients should visit the dentist twice a year for basic preventive care How Can I Prevent Cavities Cavities can be prevented by consistently brushing in the morning and at night Additionally adults and children should floss daily and avoid soda juice candy and other sugary items when possible Snacking on crunchy vegetables and consuming water is a healthier alternative Children who get thirsty before bed should be offered water rather than milk or juice Every day I come to work I learn something new from each patient I see Our patients put their trust in us to help them with their needs and it is our responsibility to honor and respect that Dr Julie Saracina D D S Chief Dental Officer