More than a thousand people waited in line to see a dentist at an annual free clinic in Pittsburgh. Some had never been to a dentist before.
More than a thousand people waited in line to see a dentist at an annual free clinic in Pittsburgh. Some had never been to a dentist before.
Oral Health Watch
4 hours ago
Dental care access is critical to maintaining a healthy diet. Oral pain and missing teeth can significantly affect your ability to enjoy foods, limiting dietary choices and making it difficult to eating. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
20 hours ago
Fluoridated water helps everyone - including older adults! As we age, gum recession and dry mouth can expose tooth roots, but drinking water with the right balance of fluoride helps keep smiles strong healthy and cavity-free. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
21 hours ago
#DYK fluoridated water helps protect against cavities at every age - especially for older adults with gum recession or dry mouth. A simple sip can help keep smiles strong! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Community water fluoridation offers oral health benefits for individuals and the broader public, reducing cavities and health disparities so everyone can enjoy the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Community water fluoridation offers oral health benefits for individuals and the broader public, reducing cavities and health disparities so everyone can enjoy the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Access to preventive oral health care matters. Visible decay and tooth loss can significantly impact economic opportunity, creating a cycle of disadvantage that affects earning potential and contributes to economic burdens:
📉Lost productivity from pain and oral disease
😁Barriers to ...employment due to appearance
💸Increased healthcare costs
#teethmatter