Adult Dental Program

Providing free dental care for low income residents of St. Mary's County

About the Program

Our Adult Dental Program connects community members to local dental providers for free dental care, including:

Cleanings
X-rays
Fillings
Extractions
Oral exams
Emergency appointments

Eligibility

All program participants must:

Be a St. Mary’s County resident
Be uninsured or underinsured
Be at or below 300% of the federal poverty level

For more information, to ask a question, or fill out our referral form:

How to maintain Oral Hygiene

One of the main ways to maintain oral hygiene is by brushing your teeth twice a day. This removes bacteria accumulated throughout the day, removes tartar and plaque, lowers your risk of cavities (which can lead to tooth decay), and lowers your risk of gum disease.

Seeing a dentist at least once a year can widely improve your dental hygiene, too, as a dentist will be able to detect any issues with your teeth and oral health. By detecting any issues early, they can then help you treat things like cavities and improve your overall oral hygiene.

Why is Dental Health Important?

Just like you would go to the doctor for regular checkups to keep you healthy, going to the dentist to maintain oral health is just as important. Many people don’t realize how important oral hygiene is and its connection to a person’s overall health.

Because the mouth is directly connected to the digestive tract, maintaining oral hygiene is extremely important to keeping you happy and healthy, as the mouth carries tons of bacteria. While most of the bacteria in your mouth are harmless, it doesn’t take much for that bacteria to become extremely harmful to your overall health. Having good oral care, like brushing your teeth every day, can prevent the bacteria from becoming dangerous. By not having good oral care, you put yourself at risk for tooth decay and gum disease.

Poor oral hygiene can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, as well as other diseases that can be harmful to one’s health