Unfortunately, nowadays not all Brazilians have the opportunity to undergo good dental treatment, due to the fact that it is very expensive and there is no payment in installments for the total cost. For those who find themselves in these conditions, it is worth remembering that the SUS offers free dental treatment to Brazilian citizens through the program Smiling Brazil. To get Free Dentist through SUS, you will need to go to one of the health centers in your city, where treatment is usually offered. At the health center, you will receive more detailed information and will probably join a waiting list to schedule an appointment with the dentist.
Free Dentist through SUS | How to get service
For Brazilian citizens who cannot pay for dental treatment, access Portal Saúde, there you will find more information about dental treatments that are carried out free of charge: www.portalsaude.gov.br.
Many times, some fail to carry out a free dental treatment by the SUS, looking for dental universities that offer some types of treatments, the simplest.
Some of the Universities that offer a free dental treatment, Similar to the treatments that SUS offers in health centers in your city, are the universities of USP and UNINOVE, however, they offer some vacancies periodically to those interested in undergoing dental treatment. However, it is worth noting that not all universities offer the free service to the population, make a call and check if the closest university to your city offers this service.
Some of the treatments carried out are: tooth extraction, gum treatment, root canal treatment, restorations and prosthetics, as well as specialized care such as the diagnosis and prevention of mouth cancer and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders.
It is worth remembering that a free dental treatment in Brazil is very difficult to achieve, and it is extremely important that those interested take the treatments carried out by the SUS through the Brasil Sorridente program and by the Universities we mentioned seriously, so that they can have better oral health and do not need to return so soon to SUS waiting lines.
We hope you enjoyed our article and that everyone has the opportunity to consult with free dentist, be it from Universities or from SUS, which is providing treatments for Brazilian citizens.
What dental treatments are available free of charge through the SUS?
A healthy mouth guarantees more health in a person's life, in the sense of better chewing, ease of speaking, breathing and even confidence in communicating in any situation.
The SUS (Unified Health System) offers many free treatments to encourage the oral health of Brazilians. Many diseases and infections can be worsened by lack of daily care and preventive care is also essential.
O “Smiling Brazil Program”, implemented in 2008, offers various services to Brazilians in the dental field. Check out the main services and treatments:
- Extractions
- Dental implants
- Fluoride application
- Braces
- Orthognathic surgery
- Biopsy
- Wisdom removal
- Cavity treatment
- Dental prosthetics
- Specialized periodontics
- Restorations
- Cleaning
- Oral exams
- Endodontics
- Tartar removal
These are all procedures available through the SUS free of charge to low-income Brazilians. From simpler procedures to more complex ones. To learn more about the program, visit the official website aps.saude.gov.br
How do I schedule dental care through SUS?
It is very simple to schedule a dental appointment through the SUS. Firstly, you will need to check if the program is available in your region, to do so, access the official link HERE and search by your state. So, just go to the Basic Health Unit (UBS) or, better known, the “little post” closest to your residence, with your documents with photo in hand and your SUS card to make the appointment.
So, if the service is available, you can schedule an appointment for an initial assessment of your case to proceed with the treatment you need. It is worth remembering that in many regions the demand is high, so your name may be on the waiting list awaiting an appointment.
The appointment will be made with a specialist in the area and can take between 30 and 90 days, depending on the urgency of your case. The priority cases for care by the SUS are patients who have suffered accidents, when important teeth have been lost (such as the front teeth) or when there is difficulty chewing and other cases that affect the patient's quality of life.
Services offered by the program
Don't forget to bring your photo ID and SUS card to your appointment. (Image: Disclosure)
Among the services you can receive free of charge through Brasil Sorridente. Of course, first, the person will undergo a consultation with the dentist to assess what needs to be done. Often, the patient will be referred for exams and thus continue the procedures.
Below we list the main services offered by the program free of charge to any low-income Brazilian, all they need to do is present a photo ID and have the SUS card to gain access. The program has already benefited thousands of Brazilians, but unfortunately, there are still many who do not take care of their oral health and end up worsening the situation and even causing other health illnesses.
Check out the list below:
- Dental implants
- Extractions
- Cleaning
- Oral exams to detect oral cancer, infections or other diseases
Restorations - Fluoride application
Wisdom removal
Cavity treatment
Free dental braces
Biopsies
Surgeries
A tip if your appointment takes a long time to be carried out by the SUS, an alternative is to check the availability of service at Dental Schools in your region. In these places the service is also free due to the students’ internships. It is worth checking.
