Dentistry and Orthodontics | Frequently Asked Questions

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that your child's first dental visit be scheduled when the teeth first erupt or, at the latest, by their first birthday. We will provide information at the first visit that will help you raise a cavity-free child.

Cincinnati Children's accepts healthy dental patients up to the age of 18, at which time we will offer transition options. Patients with special needs who are older than 18 years, are managed by Cincinnati Children’s medical specialists, and have limited transition options may be seen in our dental clinic.

We welcome patients with special needs. The oral health care of special needs patients can be addressed within the Cincinnati Children’s network.

You may bring your child to the Dental Clinic for an evaluation during the week. We have walk-in hours available Monday – Friday.

• Monday registration for EWalk begins at noon
• Tuesday through Friday registration begins at 7:00 am
• We take the first 5 patients who register, then it switches to true emergencies: trauma, facial swelling and/or uncontrolled bleeding.
• After business hours or on the weekends, please take your child to the Emergency Department.

If you have questions about a possible dental emergency, call 513-636-4200 and ask for the dentist on call.

Yes, we have a financial services representative who can create an individualized payment plan for you. Call 513-636-4427 and select option #2, after you have visited our office.

For billing questions, call 513-636-4427 and select option #2.

Call Cincinnati Children’s at 513-636-4200 or 1-800-344-2462 and ask the operator to page the dentist on call.

Call Physician Priority Link at 513-636-7997 and we can discuss your case. If you wish, we can see and care for your patient through our 24-hour emergency service.

Call Physician Priority Link at 513-636-7997 or 1-888-636-7997.

Children should see a pediatric dentist by a year of age. It's a good time to do a thorough oral examination, evaluate decay risk and provide anticipatory guidance. 

Helpful Links:

• Children’s Oral Health (American Academy of Pediatrics)

• Guideline on Infant oral Healthcare (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)

 

Our on-call faculty can provide advice or arrange to see the patient if necessary. Call Physician Priority Link at 513-636-7997.

Contact Tonya Landis, RN, Becky Hammoor, RN, and Kelli Vogelpohl, RN, by email at cleftcraniofacialcenter@cchmc.org or phone at 513-636-4539 ext.3.

Our faculty is available to discuss specific questions for dental patients with complicating medical conditions. Contact Physician Priority Link at 513-636-7997 to be connected to the faculty dentist on-call.

Call Physician Priority Link at 513-636-7997 and the on-call faculty person can discuss your specific questions.

Helpful Links:

• Children’s Oral Health (American Academy of Pediatrics)

• Guideline on Infant oral Healthcare (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)