Dental

RHG offers preventive and basic restorative dental services individually tailored to meet the needs of our patients. The services are offered in state of the art dental facilities located in Henderson, Jackson and Roanoke Rapids. RHG also offers oral health education and screening programs. The basic dental services include exams, cleanings, children's fluoride, x-rays, sealants, fillings, extractions and other routine dental care. We offer some advanced services including root canals, crowns, bridges, and dentures.

Our dental services are available to children and adults.

It is important and beneficial to see your dentist and hygienist regularly. To obtain good oral health, your teeth should be cleaned every six months. At your regular check-up, your dentist will perform an exam. Having regular exams will catch any decay early and allow for a healthy smile. Your dentist will not only examine your teeth for any signs of decay, but will perform a complete oral exam which includes a check for any abnormalities and an Oral Cancer Screening. Men and women over age 40 are at a higher risk for oral cancer as well as those who smoke and consume alcohol. Your regular check-ups are key in catching oral cancer early and keeping your entire mouth clean and healthy.

Children should begin seeing the dentist as early as age one. Getting your child familiar with your dentist early will promote a healthy start for your child as well as create a positive experience that will make future visits happy ones. At your child's appointment, your dentist may discuss placing sealants on your child's teeth. Sealants are applied to permanent molars and pre-molars on children ages 6-12 years of age. The sealants act as a barrier on teeth with deep grooves. It is an easy way to prevent decay on back teeth for your little one(s). Please ask your dentist about sealants at your child's regular check-up.

We love to educate on the importance of brushing and flossing. Brushing in the morning and at night is critical in keeping your smile healthy. We also recommend brushing after meals. It is imperative to floss every night since brushing your teeth only cleans about 60% of the surface of your teeth. You need to floss in order to clean in between your teeth and remove food and build-up accumulated during the day. If you need a demonstration on how to brush or floss properly, please ask your dentist or hygienist.

To make a dental appointment at RHG please call:

Henderson: 252-438-3549, Option 3
Jackson: 252-536-5920
Roanoke Rapids: 252-536-5880

Rural Health Group offers a sliding fee program for those patients who earn less than 200% of the federal poverty level. For our sliding fee patients we offer deep discounts on our dental services.

We accept most insurances, North Carolina Medicaid and North Carolina Health Choice.


This dental assistance location provided is subject to change. We work to maintain an accurate list, but we urge you to call the location directly for further information as may have changed since this posting was created.