
Good oral health is essential for children to thrive.
Cavities remain the most common chronic illness for young kids, impacting school attendance, behavior, speech patterns, sleep, nutrition and a child’s ability to flourish. The consequences of tooth loss and untreated cavities in childhood can affect future success and satisfaction with one’s life into adulthood.
Good oral health is a vital component of children’s health, general wellbeing, and their ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Studies show that children who experience tooth decay in their primary teeth are more likely to have cavities as adults, impacting their oral health and overall health for a lifetime. When young children have access to preventive oral health care and early treatment, it sets them on a path of healthy living.
Oral Health Watch advocates for lawmakers to deepen investments in the Apple Health children’s dental program to ensure more kids can enjoy the benefits of good oral health. Tooth decay doesn’t have to be a part of growing up and a cavity-free childhood is achievable when kids can access preventive public health measures like water fluoridation and regular oral health care.
To find an Access to Baby & Child Dentistry program dentist near you, click here.
Follow this link to tell legislators to deepen investments in the Apple Health children’s dental program because every child deserves an opportunity to thrive.
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Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
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Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
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Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
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Parents and caregivers are a child's first teacher. Encouraging parents to model good oral health habits at home - choose water over sugary drinks, brush and floss regularly and avoid sticky foods - can set kids on a lifelong path of good oral health. #teethmatter
Strong oral health habits start at home, but encouraging kids to care for their smiles can sometimes be a challenge. Help combat these dental issues by creating an oral health routine that is fun and easy for your kids to follow. #OralHealth #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
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February is Black History Month and offers us all an opportunity to remember the past, celebrate the progress made, and continue to work toward transforming the future . #BlackHistoryMonth #teethmatter
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