Your dental coverage includes check-ups, cleanings, fillings and restorative work. Hennepin Health partners with Delta Dental to provide dental coverage. Everyone ages 1 and older should see a dentist twice a year. Denture wearers should be checked at least once a year. Deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and planing procedure, is part of your dental benefit package.
To find a dentist or get help scheduling an appointment, call our partner Delta Dental at 651-348-3233 (866-298-5549), TTY 711, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Regular dental care for everyone ages 1 and older is important for you to keep healthy. Even people who don’t have natural teeth should be checked. Denture wearer should be checked at least once a year.
At regular visits, your dentist:
Your dentist can also give you a deep cleaning if you need it. A deepteeth cleaning removes plaque and tartar buildup from your teeth which reduces gum inflammation and improves your gum health.
What to expect during your visit to a dental provider presented by Children's Dental Service provides a step-by-step overview of the health care provided at a dental appointment.
Your teeth can last a lifetime if you practice basic dental care. Basic dental care is when you:
The best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease is to develop good dental health habits. You can do many things to keep your mouth healthy and your teeth strong.
Developing good habits at an early age helps children begin a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Children need checkups, too! The ideal time for a child’s first dentist visit is after the first tooth comes in or before their first birthday. Even before birth, dental care is important for your baby. Pregnant mothers should eat a balanced, nutritious diet with lots of vitamins and minerals. After birth, follow these tips:
Caring for your gums, tongue and mouth roof is important. Cleaning these areas, in addition to your dentures, helps keep you healthy.
Follow these tips from the American Dental Association:
Regular dental visits are important so that you can be examined to ensure proper denture fit, to look for signs of oral diseases including cancer, and to have teeth professionally cleaned. Your dentist will advise you about how often to visit but every six months is standard.
We want to make getting dental care easy for our members. During our Dental Days at the Hennepin Health Member Service Center in downtown Minneapolis, members can receive care from expert providers from Children’s Dental Service (serving adults and children).
Members can make an appointment to get dental care at one of the Dental Days throughout 2024. See below for dates and times.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Hennepin Health Member Service Center, 525 Portland Ave. S., 8th floor, in downtown Minneapolis
To make an appointment to receive care at Hennepin Health Dental Days, speak with the Hennepin Health Member Services team in person at the Member Service Center (see address above) or call Member Services at 612-596-1036, TTY 711, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
DHS Approved 6/18/2024 MC-1629-MC
612-596-1036, TTY 711