Rural communities across America struggle to find adequate dental care nearby, which means oral health can be neglected until it manifests into an urgent medical issue.
Rural communities across America struggle to find adequate dental care nearby, which means oral health can be neglected until it manifests into an urgent medical issue.
Oral Health Watch
18 hours ago
When people can access oral health care, the impact reaches far beyond the dental chair. It helps children learn without the distraction of tooth pain, supports adults in showing up for work and job interviews with confidence, and helps older adults eat, speak, and stay healthy. These everyday ...moments add up to something much bigger: healthier people, stronger families, and more equitable communities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Healthy communities start with prevention. Community water fluoridation helps strengthen teeth and prevent cavities simply by reaching people through the water they drink every day. It is a proven, practical way to support oral health for people of all ages—regardless of income, insurance status ...or access to regular dental care. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Head Start celebrates 61 years today! Since 1965, Head Start has helped an estimated 40 million lower-income children from birth to age 5 prepare for school by delivering comprehensive education, health, and family well-being services. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
6 days ago
Oral health is health, and it belong in every conversation about women's health. Healthy teeth and gums support overall health, confidence, nutrition, pregnancy health, economic well-being, and quality of life. #teethmatter #WomensHealthWeek
Oral Health Watch
7 days ago
Oral health care access is a vital part of women's health. Yet too many women face barriers to getting the preventive and routine dental care they need. When we expand access to oral health care, we help support healthier women, stronger families, greater economic opportunity, and more ...equitable communities. #teethmatter #WomensHealthWeek
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Self-care includes good oral health. Oral health is integral to overall health, and taking care of your teeth and gums supports confidence, well-being, and quality of life. #teethmatter #womenshealthweek
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Women's Health Week is an important reminder that preventive care is essential to lifelong health - and that includes oral health. That is why access to routine screenings, annual check-ups, and early treatments support overall well-being and help prevent small problems from becoming bigger ...ones. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
This National Women's Health Week, let's remember that oral health is health. Healthy teeth and gums support good oral health, general well-being, and quality of life at every age and stage in life. Preventive oral health care, dental care access, and community-based supports help women ...stay healthy, strong, and ready to thrive. #teethmatter #womenshealthweek
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Thanks to dedicated water operators, communities across the U.S. have access to some of the safest, cleanest, most refreshing, and most reliable drinking water in the world. #teethmatter #drinkingwaterweek