
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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You've heard about the SmileMobile, but likely haven't seen what's inside. Check out this video to get an inside peek of the state-of-the art dental clinic that travels throughout Washington providing dental care for lower income kids, pregnant people and their families. Thanks ...Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, Seattle Children's and caring volunteers for making the SmileMobile possible. #teethmatter
Tour the SmileMobile, a three chair mobile dental van that travels across all corners of Washington state.
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You've heard about the SmileMobile, but likely haven't seen its inside. Check out this video to get an inside peek of the traveling dental bus that cares for lower income kids, pregnant people and their families throughout WA state. #teethmatter
Tour the SmileMobile, a three chair mobile dental van that travels across all corners of Washington state.
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June is Pride Month! Approaching oral health care with cultural humility is key to improving access to care and health outcomes for all, and that includes LGBTQIA+ patients. #teethmatter #pridemonth🏳️🌈 #PrideMonth2023🏳️🌈 #Pride🏳️🌈
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June is Pride Month! Approaching oral health care with cultural humility is key to improving access to care and health outcomes for all, and that includes LGBTQIA+ patients. #teethmatter #pridemonth🌈 #pride🌈
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June is Pride Month! Approaching oral health care with cultural humility is key to improving access to care and health outcomes for all, and that includes LGBTQIA+ patients. #teethmatter #pridemonth🌈 #pride🌈
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Everybody deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. What better time than June (designated as Oral Health Month) to support policies, programs and efforts that expand access to preventive measures like water fluoridation & oral health care!? #teethmatter #OralHealthMonth