How to find a dentist
Experts recommend that children see a dentist by their first birthday. Please see below for a list of suggested ways to find a dentist:
- Ask your child’s medical doctor
- Ask friends and family
- Ask your own dentist if he/she will see your young child for a dental checkup
- Call your insurance company for recommendations
- Call MaineCare: (800) 977-6740 (select 1 (for English), select 0, and then select 2)
For online resources visit:
- Consumers for Affordable Health Care for information about coverage and finding a dental home.
- Visit findhelp.org and enter your zip code
- Check out the Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine dental clinic map