Blog | April 29, 2019
SmileMobile looks to bring a smile to people in Tri-Cities

Public health helps communities thrive. It prevents illness, promotes well-being, and creates the conditions for healthier lives. When we invest in public health, we invest in stronger communities. #PublicHealthWeek #teethmatter

Community water exemplifies public health at its best: effective, equitable and preventive. Public health is essential to fostering healthier communities and advancing health equity. #teethmatter #PublicHealthWeek

Every child deserves a chance to grow up cavity free. Tooth decay is largely preventable but prevention only works when families have access to tools like water fluoridation, preventive care and oral health support. #teethmatter

Does oral health care access matter for caregivers and parents? 💯 Kids learn by example, and when they see the adults in their lives make oral health a priority, children are more likely to do the same. #teethmatter

Oral health care access can shape economic opportunity and stability. When people cannot get the preventive and restorative dental care they need, the consequences can affect confidence, employment, financial security, and how others perceive you. #teethmatter

Good oral health starts early, and Washington’s Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program connects income-eligible families with providers trained to care for young kids, helping set children on a lifelong path to better oral health.
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The best way to fight cavities is to stop them before they start. Brush. Floss. Drink fluoridated water. Skip sugary drinks. Preventing decay is easier, less painful, and far less costly than treating oral disease later. #teethmatter

Nearly 45% of parents say they have missed work because of their child’s oral health problems. Good oral health supports healthier kids, stronger families, and greater stability at work and at home. #teethmatter

Prevention is public health in action. Communities with access to fluoridated water experience reduced oral disease, less mouth pain, and lower overall oral health care lower costs. #teethmatter