Health equity begins with good oral health
Good oral health represents more than a nice smile. The health of a person’s mouth provides a window into their overall health and general well-being. Bacterial infections that cause cavities and gum disease can lead to burdensome medical expenses, health complications and pain. Visible decay and missing teeth also can impact employment opportunities, nutrition, self-esteem and how people relate to you.
Unfortunately, poor oral health and dental disease disproportionately affect lower-income households, communities of color, older adults on fixed incomes and people living rural areas. Oral Health Watch advocates for programs and policies that promote good oral health and overall health because everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health and good oral health is a critical part of achieving health equity.
Oral Health Watch
14 hours ago
#DYK tooth decay can be prevented? Access to preventive oral health care like regular check ups, sealants and community water fluoridation can help a child grow up cavity free, setting them on a lifelong path of good oral - and overall - health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
15 hours ago
#DYK tooth decay can be prevented? Access to preventive oral health care like regular check ups, sealants and community water fluoridation can help a child grow up cavity free, setting them on a lifelong path of good oral - and overall - health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
December 4th is National Cookie Day. #DYK that drinking water is the preferred beverage because it is a sugar-free way to quench thirst and helps wash away food particles? And if your water is fluoridated? Even better! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
December 4th is National Cookie Day. #DYK that drinking water is the preferred beverage because it is a sugar-free way to quench thirst and helps wash away food particles? And if your water is fluoridated? Even better! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Thanks to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program, Washington state is a national leader in providing dental care for young lower-income kids and has dramatically increased the number of Apple Health-insured children accessing preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Thanks to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program, Washington state is a national leader in providing dental care for young lower-income kids and has dramatically increased the number of Apple Health-insured children accessing preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments. ...#teethmatter