Annual checkup
Annual checkups are important and birthdays are a good time to remember to schedule a checkup.
Your child needs to be seen at these ages:
Birth to 1 year
Providers make sure babies are healthy and growing as they should. Dental checkups start when your baby is 6 months old. The dentist or doctor might put fluoride on your child’s teeth as part of a dental or medical checkup.
1 to 4 years
The provider may check your child’s hearing and eyesight in these checkups, too. Children need dental checkups every 6 months and maybe more often if the dentist finds problems.
Dell Children’s Health Plan offers rewards for members who get their Texas Health Steps checkups or well child checkups on time!*
*Restrictions or limitations may apply.
If your child has a serious medical need and the doctor’s office is closed, call your doctor. An answering system may take your call and someone will advise you on what to do next. You can also visit an urgent care center or after-hours facility. You can always call our 24-hour Nurse HelpLine at 1-855-712-6700. Our nurses are ready to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
REMEMBER: Always call 9-1-1 for immediate life-or-death situations.
