Daily dental care and regular checkups should be part of routine diabetes management. Diabetics are more at risk for developing infections, and mouths are particularly prone to bacteria and thus fertile ground for problems.
Daily dental care and regular checkups should be part of routine diabetes management. Diabetics are more at risk for developing infections, and mouths are particularly prone to bacteria and thus fertile ground for problems.
Oral Health Watch
4 hours ago
Healthy smiles support healthy aging. When fixed-income, older adults can access preventive oral health care and regular dental care, they’re more able to eat well, feel confident, and manage chronic conditions like diabetes. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
22 hours ago
This is important! A new long-term study finds that water fluoridation has no impact on birthweight (an important measure of infant health and predictor of long-term health), affirming fluoridation has always - and continues to - safely and effectively prevent cavities for children and adults. ...#teethmatter
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/well/fluoride-baby-weight-study.html
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Cavities don't have to be a part of growing up. Access to regular dental check-ups, preventive oral health care, and community water fluoridation can help set kids on a path toward a cavity-free childhood. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Access to preventive oral health care and timely restorative dental treatments is about more than a pleasant smile. Visible decay and tooth loss can impact overall health and how others perceive you, leading to diminished employment opportunities and general well-being. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Today we remember and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. And every day, we honor him by working to build a more equitable, inclusive, and humane world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #MLKDay #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Finding a dentist shouldn't be complicated. Thankfully, Washington residents have DentistLink - a no-cost referral service that helps people with Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage or no coverage find a dentist near them. Go to dentistlink.org or call/text 844-888-5465 to get started. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Community water fluoridation reaches people where they live, work, learn, and play, helping support healthier communities by filling gaps in preventive care access. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Oral health is health. Washington state's Apple Health dental investments, DentistLink, and targeted efforts for young children and pregnant people that make care more accessible are smart health policies that create healthier communities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Brushing, flossing, and drinking fluoridated water support healthy smile. But access to dental care matters, too. Washington leaders must maintain strong oral health investments so everyone can get the care they need, when they need it. #teethmatter