The Health Home – An Opportunity to Curb Oral Disease, Improve Health and Reduce Costs
Good oral health is critical to overall health and high quality and cost efficient systems of care must address oral health. Why? There is clear evidence that periodontal disease – a common, chronic dental disease that causes inflammation and eventually leads to tooth loss – is linked to other chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke,…
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Community water fluoridation helps protect teeth against cavities regardless of age and income level. Among older adults, water fluoridation strengthens tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to cavities, root decay and tooth loss. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Community water fluoridation helps protect teeth against cavities regardless of age and income level. Among older adults, water fluoridation strengthens tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to cavities, root decay and tooth loss. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Early detection and prevention - like access to preventive oral health care, routine checkups, and community water fluoridation - can help prevent cavities before they happen, saving money for families and our health system. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Early detection and prevention - like access to preventive oral health care, routine checkups, and community water fluoridation - can help prevent cavities before they happen, saving money for families and our health system. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Nothing hydrates and satisfies thirst like refreshing water (fluoridated tap water offers added cavity protection for teeth). Here are three tips that can make it easier to choose water over sugary sodas, energy drinks and fruit punches. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Nothing hydrates and satisfies thirst like refreshing water (fluoridated tap water offers added cavity protection for teeth). Here are three tips that can make it easier to choose water over sugary sodas, energy drinks and fruit punches. #teethmatter