Blog | April 17, 2020
10 tips for oral care during lockdown

Laughter is powerful. So is prevention. Community water fluoridation and access to dental care help prevent cavities before they lead to pain, missed school, missed work or costly treatments. #teethmatter

Oral health is health, and good oral health supports overall health, emotional well-being, self-confidence, and even interactions at school and work. Because when people are free from pain and able to smile, speak, eat, and show up with confidence, they are better able to thrive. #teethmatter

For generations, community water fluoridation has helped prevent cavities simply by reaching people where they are regardless of age, income, insurance status, or access to regular dental care. #teethmatter

The @seattlekingcountyclinic may have concluded but options remain for Washington residents seeking dental care near them. DentistLink - a free referral service that helps connect people with oral health care and other support services near them - has friendly referral specialists available via ...phone call, text or online. #teethmatter

@seattlekingcountyclinic volunteers provided free dental, medical, vision and other health care services at @seattlecenter for nearly 3,000 people in the span of four days. It is both inspirational and a call to action to champion policies that provide care when and where people need it so ...charitable clinics are no longer necessary. #teethmatter

As hundreds of people access free dental, medical, vision and other health services during the @seattlekingcountyclinic at @seattlecenter now through Sunday, many will also get support with interpretive services and social workers to help access the care they need. #teethmatter

The @seattlekingcountyclinic began today and will provide free dental, medical, vision and other health services at @seattlecenter through Sunday first come, first served. #teethmatter

Poor oral health can profoundly affect a person's overall health, confidence, and even how others see them. Thank you to the Seattle/King County Clinic volunteers and supporters for making this 4-day pop-up clinic possible. Let this be a call to action: no one should have to wait for a ...once-a-year free clinic ot receive preventive and restorative oral health care. Together, let's keep pushing toward a future where oral health care is accessible when and where people need it. #teethmatter

Hundreds of people facing barriers to oral, medical and vision care will receive free health care at the Seattle/King County Clinic April 23 - 26. Thank you to Seattle Center Foundation, @seattlecenter, community partners, and caring volunteers who help make this possible. #teethmatter