Improving community health
Celebrated as one of the Top 10 public health achievements of the 20th Century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, water fluoridation has helped reduce cavities and improved the oral health of generations of Americans. The simple act of drinking a glass of refreshing tap water protects teeth by strengthening tooth enamel.
Water fluoridation benefits all people, regardless of age, socioeconomic level or whether a person has dental coverage or not. But it is especially beneficial for people who face barriers to accessing routine oral health care and timely dental treatments, including lower-income households, BIPOC communities, rural areas and uninsured individuals. It is why leading health organizations like the American Dental Association, American Dental Hygienists Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association and scores more support water fluoridation. It also is why health equity advocates, local governments, public health officials, community leaders and social justice champions support this valuable health measure.
Oral Health Watch supports community water fluoridation and other proven-effective public health measures that help prevent disease and needless suffering because prevention is always preferable to treating illness. Click here to tell legislators that you support community water fluoridation.
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💯 @FluorideExposed. Fluoride in the water is nature's cavity fighter. But for communities that don't have the right balance of fluoride in their drinking water, adding optimum levels of fluoride helps strengthen teeth enamel and protect us all against cavities. #teethmatter
Fluoridation is often called "Nature's Way to Prevent Tooth Decay" because it was natural fluoride in water that was found to be protecting kids' teeth from cavities in research in the U.S. in the 1930s.
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We're understanding more and more just how important good oral health is to maintiaing overall health and managing chronic conditions like kidney disease. Investing in programs that expand dental care access is both good health policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
“If you have dental problems, it affects all the health.” When Garron was ready for a #kidney transplant, #cavities and a lack of dental insurance were major obstacles.
See how @UnityCareNW helped him overcome those obstacles and get the care he needed ➡ https://bit.ly/32RdwQJ
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Everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. A healthy mouth represents more than a nice smile. Untreated oral disease can impact overall health, job prospects, school attendance, self-esteem and how others relate to you. #teethmatter
We believe every American should have access to the oral health care they need. That's why we're leading the charge to expand access to oral health care across the country.
Learn more about the Delta Dental Institute’s advocacy efforts: https://www.deltadental.com/institute/advocacy/
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People with HIV/AIDS are at special risk for oral health problems, including chronic dry mouth & gum disease. These dental issues can result in pain and other problems. That's why providing oral health care access is important. #WorldAIDSDay #teethmatter
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Enroll by Dec. 15th for January 2022 coverage! #teethmatter #GetCovered https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2GKOW1d7tdO4_4jrXl6GJ4K7R-rCQkbf7HuDqSMjTOWfLlBhTizAo8aAjLxEALw_wcB