Dental Health

We want your child to be cavity-free.

Here are 4 simple steps to make cavities become a thing of the past.

Check your child’s teeth every day.
Help your child brush twice a day and floss once.
Feed them nutritious snacks like fruits and vegetables.
Visit a dental professional every year.

If you suspect a dental problem don’t wait to see a dental professional.

Dental Screening Program

Dental screening is a quick visual inspection by a Registered Dental Hygienist to identify obvious dental conditions that are causing or will cause pain. We screen children in the Porcupine Health Unit area who are 17 years of age or under and notify parents of urgent dental problems.

Fluoride Varnish Program

Fluoride varnish treatments are offered to all children 4 years of age and younger. We provide this service free of charge in all licensed day cares, Ontario Early Years Centres and in our health unit clinics.