Opioid Risk Awareness
Opioid Use and Dental Care
Opioid pain medication may be prescribed to help with tooth pain. This type of medication can be addictive. Be informed by talking to your dentist or doctor before taking the medication. Click on the links below to understand how to prevent problems, safely take, store and discard medication. You may even find that there is a non-opioid pain relief that will work better.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Facts
- An individual’s genetic background, personal environment, adverse childhood experiences or mental health condition can increase the risk of developing a SUD.
- SUD is a medical condition not a moral issue.
- Opioids can be addictive even if taken for a short period of time.
- 200+ people a day die from opioid over-use every day in the United States.
Stigma Reduction | Stop Overdose | CDC
Understanding Addiction to Support Recovery | Stop Overdose | CDC
Recovery is Possible
Anyone can become addicted to opioids or other substances. There are many types of treatment options and recovery plans available. Overcoming a SUD is not always as simple as resisting the use of drugs. Find the treatment that will work best for you.
Recovery is Possible: Know the Options | Rx Awareness | CDC
Opioid Treatment Program Directory
National Hotline for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Benefit Disclaimers
DentaQuest is a Dental Plan with a Florida Medicaid contract. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the Dental Plan. Limitations, copayments, and/or restrictions may apply. Benefits, dental network, premium and/or co-payments may change. DentaQuest complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Non-Discrimination/Taglines: DentaQuest complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. This information is available at no-cost in other formats and languages. Please contact our customer service number at 1-888-468-5509, TTY 1-800-466-7566. Monday through Friday from 8a - 7p ET.
ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Comuniquese con nuestro numero de servicio al cliente al 1-888-468-5509 (TTY: 1-800-466-7566), de lunes a Viernes, de 8a - 7p ET.
ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Kominike tanpri avek sevis kliyantel la, swa nan 1-888-468-5509 (TTY: 1-800-466-7566), lendi pou vandredi ant 8a - 7p ET.
CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn không nói được tiếng Anh, hãy gọi cho chúng tôi theo số 1-888-468-5509, TTY 1-800-466-7566. Chúng tôi có quyền truy cập vào các dịch vụ thông dịch viên và có thể giúp trả lời các câu hỏi của bạn bằng ngôn ngữ của bạn. Chúng tôi cũng có thể giúpbạn tìm một nhà cung cấp dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe có thể nói chuyện với bạn bằng ngôn ngữ của bạn.
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