Teens urged to use dental vouchers

Teenagers are being reminded to use their Medicare Teen Dental Plan vouchers. More than a million eligible teenagers were sent vouchers last January.

The vouchers help cover the cost of a preventative dental check which may include a scale and clean, x-rays, sealing of pits and cracks in a tooth, fluoride treatment, oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice.

The plan provides teens with up to $166.15 towards the cost of a preventative dental check if they are aged 12-17, enrolled in Medicare and receive certain government payments (such as Family Tax Benefit Part A) individually or as part of a family.

The scheme closes at the end of the year. For more information, call 132 011.