Oral Health

There are many factors that contribute to oral health such as, the foods we eat; proper brushing and flossing; age; tobacco and alcohol use; mouth jewelry; and the participation in oral sex.

We offer programs and services to children under the age of 18. These services include:

• oral health assessments and screenings
• preventive dental services that may include fluoride varnish, scaling, polish, pit and fissure sealants, and oral hygiene instruction for all clients or those who qualify
• financial assistance programs for children and youth who do not have the financial means to receive dental care on a routine basis

The Canadian Dental Association and Public Health Sudbury & Districts both recommend that infants have their first oral check up by one year of age. Your baby’s first dental visit gives them the best start to good oral health. As your child grows, we encourage you to use the oral health screening tool for infants and toddlers to help you monitor your child’s dental development.

We offer a financial assistance program for seniors 65 years of age who qualify. These services include:

• examinations and assessments
• preventive services
• restorative services to repair broken teeth and cavities
• oral surgery services to remove teeth or abnormal tissue
• anaesthesia
• endodontic services to treat infection and pain
• periodontal services to treat gum conditions and diseases
• prosthetic services, including dentures (some of these services may have a fee)

If you have an appointment for cleaning, your appointment will be at the Seniors Dental Care Clinic located at:
Elm Place – Office Tower
10 Elm Street, Unit 130
Sudbury, ON P3C 5N3
Map for directions (PDF, 157 KB)
Telephone: 705.522.9200, ext. 3027
Toll-free: 1.866.522.9200
Fax: 705.677.9617
Email: seniorsdentalhealth@phsd.ca

Public Health Sudbury & Districts and its provincial association, the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), support water fluoridation.Fluoridated water means that everyone in the community can benefit from the protection, regardless of factors such as income, age, residence, or education. Here are a few popular questions and answers on water fluoridation to provide information about its benefits to our community.

The Grade 1 Smilecare resource (7MB) assists the educator with the delivery of classroom plans and activities geared to oral health. A Public Health staff member can provide support with curriculum pieces and answer any questions regarding oral health.

There are additional curriculum resources on the Halton Region Website.