MILES FOR SMILES
Dental pain is often the reason a child is absent from school. Poor oral health has been shown to have a direct impact on a child’s attendance and performance. We have partnered with Horry County schools and Head Start Centers in both Horry and Georgetown counties to make exceptional dental services available to all children.
Our school-based mobile dental program, Miles for Smiles, provides a full range of preventive and restorative dental services to children on campus during regular school hours. Through our fun and educational approach to care, our Miles for Smiles team can help your child understand why a healthy smile matters and how to maintain that healthy smile.
Our goal is help improve children’s dental health by removing barriers that make it challenging for them to see the dentist. Miles for Smiles’ fully equipped mobile clinics take dental services directly to your child’s school.
You and your child can benefit from Miles for Smiles because:
- You avoid lost time from work
- Your child will not miss school
- Transportation arrangements are eliminated
Dental services offered in our school-based program are:
- Routine exams and treatment
- Cleanings
- Fluoride treatment
- Dental x-rays
- Sealants
- Fillings
- Space maintainers
- Extractions
All students attending our partner schools are eligible to receive dental services from Miles for Smiles. Once registered, your child will receive dental cleanings/fluoride, exams and any other required dental treatment throughout the school year. Miles for Smiles provides services at these area schools.
No payment will be collected from student. We accept Medicaid, private insurance and a sliding fee for income-eligible and uninsured parents. No child will be refused treatment due to inability to pay
If you have questions about Miles for Smiles, you may also contact us at 843.663.8304 or email smiles@lrmcenter.com