Kool Smiles, a leading dental health provider for children and adults, now has opened its doors to additional families in Texas with a new office location in San Angelo. Kool Smiles of San Angelo officially opened on February 7 as the organization continues to expand access to quality dental care for families in underserved communities across the nation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that tooth decay currently affects more than 19 percent of U.S. children aged 2-19—more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated pain and infections may lead to developmental problems, such as eating, speaking, playing and learning.
"Our expansion into San Angelo provides yet another opportunity for our dentists to reverse the alarming rate of untreated dental cases among families in need," said Dr. Polly Buckey, DDS, MS, a board certified Pediatric Dentist who serves as the national spokesperson for Kool Smiles.
The new Kool Smiles office, which accepts most types of insurance including Texas Medicaid, Texas CHIP and Texas Star Dent, offers quality dental care in a new, family-friendly environment. Kool Smiles San Angelo also serves local military families by accepting Tricare.
"We are excited to partner with area schools, daycare centers and local social service agencies to share the importance of oral health and education with families in San Angelo," Buckey said.
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