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Sugary drinks belong in the trash; not on your teeth. Reach for fluoridated tap water to stay hydrated and help protect your smile from cavities. Jimothy would approve...probably. 🦝☀️ #teethmatter #jimothy

It’s hot out there, Washington! Keep cool and hydrated with water, and choose fluoridated water for added protection against cavities. Your body and your smile will thank you! ☀️💧#teethmatter

The latest Smile Survey finds widening disparities with lower-income experiencing higher rates of rampant decay (7 or more cavities) than their more affluent peers. #teethmatter

Access to preventive dental care and health measures helps set kids on a lifelong path of good oral health. #teethmatter

Today is #WorldEmojiDay! 🥳 Behind every emoji smile is a healthy mouth. 😁😂🤪 Let's continue to champion programs and investments that promote access to preventive measures and dental care in Washington state so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. ...🪥✨🦷 #teethmatter

Nearly half of Washington kids have dental sealants - a rate higher than the national average. That's encouraging progress. But there's still room to improve. Dental sealant help prevent cavities in permanent teeth, protecting kids from pain, missed school, and more costly treatments down... the road. #teethmatter

Cavities are largely preventable. Prioritizing brushing 2X a day, daily flossing, and swapping out sugary beverages with fluoridated water can help prevent cavities. #teethmatter

Dental care access is more than a health issue. It's also a socioeconomic matter. The appearance of one's mouth can impact employment opportunities, particularly during initial interviews or in customer-facing roles. Tooth loss, severe decay, or bad breath caused by oral disease can lead ...to subconscious snap judgments - not to mention impact a job candidate's self-esteem and confidence. #teethmatter

The temperature is climbing up again in the PNW! Please remember that nothing hydrates and quenches thirst like a glass of cool, refreshing water. And if it's fluoridated? Even better for the added benefit of protecting teeth against cavity-causing germs! #teethmatter