219 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607-584-4545 Fax: 607-584-4530
Dental Care for Children and Their Families
In response to a long-standing community need, Lourdes has
established a Center for Oral Health. The Center, located at 219
Front Street in Binghamton, focuses on restoring and maintaining
dental health for children and their families.
Services provided through the Center
for Oral Health include:
- Routine Cleanings
- Patient Education
- Fluoride Treatments
- Sealants
- X-rays
- Urgent Care
- Fillings
- Extractions
Services are provided by Dentists and Registered Dental
Hygienists.
Mobile dental services are offered to
local schools and community sites. All services offered at
the Center for Oral Health are also available on the Mobile Dental
Clinic. Ask if the Lourdes Mobile Dental Clinic will be
visiting your child's school this year. All children at
participating schools are eligible to receive FREE dental
education, a screening, and a parent report to bring home.
The Center for Oral Health targets children who are uninsured,
on Medicaid, or enrolled in New York's Child Health Plus program, a
population that is underserved for dental services in the Broome
County area. Lourdes also offers a Patient Financial
Assistance Program to help patients who meet specific
guidelines and are not eligible for any other available
program.
Although tooth decay is largely preventable, it remains the most
common chronic disease of children aged 5 to 17 years. This
preventable health problem begins early: 17% of children aged 2-4
years have already had decay. By the age of 8, approximately 52% of
children have experienced decay, and by the age of 17, dental decay
affects 78% of children. Pain and suffering due to untreated tooth
decay can lead to problems in eating, speaking, and attending to
learning. Lourdes oral health programs address the problem of
dental decay through prevention, education, early diagnosis, and
treatment.
The Center for Oral Health is conveniently located on Front
Street next door to the Broome County Health Department. Our
facility, which is on the BC Transit bus line, is a street-level
building which provides easy access for our patients in wheelchairs
or with disabilities.
For more information or to make an
appointment, please call 607-584-4545.
