Dental/Vision
DENTAL
Resources for Free or Reduced Cost Dental Care
Designed to assist people who have difficulty accessing appropriate dental care due to insurance or financial constraints. Many of the clinics have financial and/or residency requirements. When calling for an appointment, patients should ask about required documentation regarding income or residency.
New Jersey orthodontists volunteer to help one or more disadvantaged child who do not qualify for other assistance programs or who are encountering financial distress and cannot obtain needed orthodontic care.
NJDOH's "Miles of Smiles" Dental Health Brochure
VISION
Keeping Eyes Healthy During Increased Screen Use
Limit screen time. None (<12 months old), Video calls only (1-2 years), 1 hour per day (3-5 years), & consistent limits/guidelines for 6+ years
Reduce glare. Dim the screen, turn on room lights, use night mode settings.
Increase distance. Keep the device 16-25 inches from your face.
Rest breaks. 20-20-20 Rule: look at an object 20 ft away for 20 seconds after every 20 minutes of screen use.
Promote eye lubrication. Blink regularly, use Artificial Tears, keep device at eye level or lower.
Promote good sleep. Avoid use 30-60 minutes before bedtime, use night mode setting.
Enjoy outside activities off screens.
NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Many of the services and programs are available free of charge to New Jersey residents.
Services and programs include:
Educational services
Vocational rehabilitation
Independent Living Skills
Eye Health Services
Additional - services for those who are deaf-blind; educational materials for visually impaired children; referral to community based programs