TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A new dental office opened Monday to help those in need keep their dental hygiene on track.

The facility, called the Kearney Center Dental Office, is housed in the Kearney Center and also serves resident's of The Dwellings and Westgate Community.

Officials says they are taking into account the connection between oral health and general health. They say this office will focus on long-term, continuous care for patients.

Services at the dental office are completely free of charge to those who currently live at either The Dwellings or Westgate Community and who meet department of health-required income restrictions.