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Dental
Care
For All
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Dental

At KCHC, we provide comprehensive dental services including emergency care, preventive care (in the form of dental cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatment and oral hygiene counseling), and routine dental care. We also provide restorative care as well as, other comprehensive dental treatment. Our services extend to all ages, including children, where we highly encourage parental involvement.

We accept most major dental insurances, including Medicaid. Our sliding scale program is also available.

The Value of Dental Care

Oral health is closely linked to our overall health, even though it’s a common occurrence that we don’t see the inherent benefits of maintaining routine dental services. Our providers understand the value of providing quality dental care at an affordable cost, not only in Kinston, but to several other surrounding counties.

Routine dental care not only brightens your smile, but it also provides countless benefits to your overall health. Regular cleanings help to reduce the damaging effects of plaque by removing it before it breaks down tooth enamel and causes cavities.

In adults, gum disease is a prominent cause of tooth loss, as plaque builds up below the gum line and begins to break down the supportive bone in your jaw. Regular, affordable dental cleanings significantly reduce the chances of tooth loss; much in the same way it prevents cavities.

Your mouth serves as a window to your overall health, and in fact, most dentists have the ability to detect early stages of disease through routine oral exams. Many life-threatening diseases like heart disease and stroke actually reveal themselves in your mouth before you begin to experience physical symptoms. You can think of your dental care as a preventive form of care that saves you from more costly and extensive procedures both with your mouth and your body.

Our Services

Our providers understand the significance of taking a team-based approach to your oral care, and we encourage parents to begin their children’s dental care at age two. Below is a list of the available services in this department:

    • Comprehensive exams
    • State-of-the-art x-rays, including 3-D dental x-ray imaging
    • Routine Dental Cleanings for children and adults
    • Fluoride treatment
    • Sealants for children
    • Periodontal treatment
    • Customized oral hygiene care
    • Fillings
    • Oral cancer screenings
    • Extractions
    • Dentures & Partials
    • Root Canal  treatment
    • Crown and bridge
francisco rios, dmd
Dr. Rios graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in 1988 as a Doctor in Dental Medicine. He is an adjunct professor of the Dental Ecology Department at the University Of North Carolina School Of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, and a clinical instructor/preceptor at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro. He also leads his team providing dental care to the Lenoir County School system K-5. He is highly conscientious, detail-minded, and a professional with education and clinical experience in general dentistry. Dr. Rios is accustomed to working with many patients and varied personalities ensuring he provides safe quality dental care.
Francisco Rios, DMD
Chief Dental Officer
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