For residents of Hawaii’s big island, childhood dental problems are all too common. One of the reasons children are missing out on the dental care they desperately need is because many parents just can’t afford the high costs of visits to the dentist’s office. This is where Hawaii’s premier dental clinic comes in. West Hawaii Community Health Center offers access to leading dentists and have an award winning keiki dental program.  There are dental health center locations in Kealakehe and Kealakekua.  Plus, they do not turn any child away.  

Below, these compassionate dentists discuss a few other advantages of visiting your local dental clinic:

• Treatment For Tooth Decay: A 2015 Hawaii Smiles report reveals that a whopping 71% of third graders in Hawaii have tooth decay – the highest prevalence in all of the U.S. It tends to occur disproportionately in low-income children. The compassionate dental clinic team believes no child should suffer from the pain and complications of tooth decay and can provide effective treatments, no matter your income level.
• Better Attendance (For You & Your Child): The study cited above also reveals that parents are more likely to miss hours of work when their children have dental issues and said students are also more liable to miss school days. Dental clinic treatment helps ensure everyone is getting to school and work.
• A Team That Understands: The dentists at West Hawaii Community Health Center are specially trained to alleviate anxiety in children. They know that the children receiving services at their facility may not have had access to dental care in the past and that trips to the dental clinic may be a bit nerve-racking at first. Their caring team will ensure that exams, assessments, and treatments are all performed as gently as possible, and they will also provide health education resources to ensure children have everything they need for adequate dental hygiene moving forward.

If someone in your family needs prompt and affordable dental care services, call the dental clinic at West Hawaii Community Health Center at (808) 355-5650. They’ll put you at ease in their new, state-of-the-art facility and will ensure you receive the best care available. To learn more about why you should consider visiting their clinic, visit them online now.