Like many older people on a fixed income, Ed Slavik knew he couldn’t keep up with the high cost of dental care. Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, does not generally cover dental care, and private insurance can be expensive.
Oral Health Watch
17 hours ago
Today, we recognize Juneteenth - a day of freedom, reflection, and resilience. May we honor the history of this day by continuing to learn, listen, and work toward a more just and equitable future for all.
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Summer days tend to be less structured as routines shift away from fixed wake-up times and school hours. Don't forget to include a good oral health routine in your summer schedule. This includes regular brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing, and hydrating with water (fluoridated is ...best) instead of sugary drinks. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Preventive oral health care matters for children, families and workplaces. Nearly half of working parents report missing work because of their children’s oral health issues. When kids have access to preventive care, we can help reduce needless pain, avoid costly treatment and keep families from ...having to choose between a paycheck and their child’s health. Oral health is health. Prevention matters. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. That includes access to preventive dental care and proven community health measures like water fluoridation. Protecting oral health early helps kids stay healthy, learn, and grow.
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
As temperatures climb, don’t forget to hydrate. Tap water is a refreshing, easy way to quench thirst and support overall health. And if it’s fluoridated? Even better because it helps protect teeth from cavities, too!
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
As cost of living and affordability remain top concerns for households, investments like community water fluoridation are needed more than ever. Water fluoridation prevents cavities by 25%, helping reduce pain, costly dental treatments, and protecting oral health for everyone regardless of age and ...income level. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Hospital emergency departments are often where people go when oral pain or infection becomes unbearable. But emergency care is not designed to address the underlying causes of oral disease. That's why access to preventive care matters, helping reduce needless pain, avoid costly emergency ...visits, and save families and communities money. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Many common prescription medications can cause dry mouth, increasing the risk of cavities, oral disease and other mouth issues. That's why integrating oral health into medical care is so important so patients can collaborate with medical, dental and medication experts to protect teeth and ...gums. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Good oral health starts early. The Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program makes preventive care more accessible, more equitable, and more effective for children across Washington so more of the state's youngest kids get a healthier start. #teethmatter