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999 Balmoral Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6E7
Phone: (807) 625-5900
Toll-Free: (888) 294-6630
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Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT)

Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) is a dental program paid for by the province of Ontario and managed locally by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.

 

It offers free dental services to babies, children and teens under the age of 18, who urgently need care.

 

Click here to listen to the CINOT radio advertisement

 

Who can use CINOT?

Babies, children and teens under the age of 18 may be eligible for the program if:

  • they live in Ontario
  • they have tooth pain, bleeding gums, cavities or a mouth injury 
  • their parent/guardian do not have any form of dental coverage
  • their parent/guardian cannot afford to pay for the necessary dental treatment

What does CINOT pay for?

  • X-rays
  • Fillings
  • Decayed tooth extractions
  • Root canals
  • Sedation
  • Teeth cleaning
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Sealants
  • Individual oral health instruction

What is not paid for by CINOT?

  • Braces
  • Space maintainers
  • Tooth extractions for orthodontic purposes
  • Teeth whitening
  • Polishing
  • Regular check-ups

To book an appointment or for more information, call the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Preventive Dentistry Clinic at:


(807) 625-5984 (City of Thunder Bay)

1-888-294-6630 ext. 5984 (District of Thunder Bay - toll free)

 

Last Updated: 8/26/2010

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