Oral Health IS Health
We believe that oral health is health and dental coverage is health coverage at Oral Health Watch. What happens in the mouth affects a person’s overall health and general wellbeing. Bacterial infections that cause cavities and gum disease can lead to serious medical complications, pain and needless suffering. Throbbing toothaches, visible decay and tooth loss also can impact employment opportunities, school attendance, nutrition, self-esteem and how people relate to you.
Unfortunately, the impacts of dental disease and poor oral health disproportionately affect our lower-income, BIPOC, and underserved and rural neighbors. Programs like Apple Health Adult Dental, Access to Baby and Child Dentistry and DentistLink are wise investments that connect Washington residents to dental care. The global COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that health care is a necessity – and that includes comprehensive dental care coverage.
Oral Health Watch advocates for programs and policies that promote good oral health because oral health is essential to overall health and prevention is preferable to treating disease. No one should be burdened with avoidable dental pain, and everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health.
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We're understanding more and more just how important good oral health is to maintiaing overall health and managing chronic conditions like kidney disease. Investing in programs that expand dental care access is both good health policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
“If you have dental problems, it affects all the health.” When Garron was ready for a #kidney transplant, #cavities and a lack of dental insurance were major obstacles.
See how @UnityCareNW helped him overcome those obstacles and get the care he needed ➡ https://bit.ly/32RdwQJ
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Everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. A healthy mouth represents more than a nice smile. Untreated oral disease can impact overall health, job prospects, school attendance, self-esteem and how others relate to you. #teethmatter
We believe every American should have access to the oral health care they need. That's why we're leading the charge to expand access to oral health care across the country.
Learn more about the Delta Dental Institute’s advocacy efforts: https://www.deltadental.com/institute/advocacy/
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People with HIV/AIDS are at special risk for oral health problems, including chronic dry mouth & gum disease. These dental issues can result in pain and other problems. That's why providing oral health care access is important. #WorldAIDSDay #teethmatter
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👇#Teethmatter
Has it been, uh, a while since you visited the dentist? 👀 Have no fear! Our friendly #DentistLink team can refer you to a local dentist whether you have insurance—including Apple Health (Medicaid)—or not.
☎️ 844-888-5465
🌐 http://DentistLink.org
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Enroll by Dec. 15th for January 2022 coverage! #teethmatter #GetCovered https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2GKOW1d7tdO4_4jrXl6GJ4K7R-rCQkbf7HuDqSMjTOWfLlBhTizAo8aAjLxEALw_wcB
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Thank you @All4OralHealth! #DiabetesAwareness #oralhealth
Thank you for joining our Diabetes & Oral Health #tweetchat! We hope this event helps to raise awareness about #oralhealth literacy for patients with diabetes or who are at risk for diabetes. #diabetesawareness