Blog | August 28, 2020
You can take your kids to the doctor. What to know before you go.

Preventive oral health care for parents isn’t “extra” - it’s foundational family health. When parents have access to dental care, they’re more likely to keep kids on schedule, catch problems early, and support healthy routines at home. Access for adults helps kids thrive. #teethmatter

Everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. Maintaining Apple Health oral health investments is smart, cost-effective policy. #teethmatter

Need a dentist who takes Apple Health? It can be tough to find the right fit, but DentistLink makes it easier. Text, call, or visit DentistLink.org to get connected with a provider near you. #teethmatter

Needs do not disappear just because state oral health care investments do. Maintaining and strengthening efforts like DentistLink, Apple Health dental, and the Access to Baby & Child Dentistry programs means more prevention, fewer emergencies, and better health for our communities. #teethmatter

Fluoride Day may have been yesterday, but as far as we're concerned, every day is Fluoride Day because it advances health equity and improves oral - and overall - health by protecting teeth against painful cavities and oral disease regardless of age and income all day, every day. #teethmatter

January 25 is National Fluoride Day. Community water fluoridation has helped generations of Americans enjoy better oral — and overall — health by preventing cavities, reducing tooth loss, and improving quality of life regardless of age, socioeconomic level, and insurance coverage status. ...#teethmatter #fluorideday

Healthy smiles support healthy aging. When fixed-income, older adults can access preventive oral health care and regular dental care, they’re more able to eat well, feel confident, and manage chronic conditions like diabetes. #teethmatter

This is important! A new long-term study finds that water fluoridation has no impact on birthweight (an important measure of infant health and predictor of long-term health), affirming fluoridation has always - and continues to - safely and effectively prevent cavities for children and adults. ...#teethmatter
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/well/fluoride-baby-weight-study.html

Cavities don't have to be a part of growing up. Access to regular dental check-ups, preventive oral health care, and community water fluoridation can help set kids on a path toward a cavity-free childhood. #teethmatter