Many things can get in the way of advancing out of poverty: The lack of a car to get to work. Failing to secure a high school diploma or college degree…But in the U.S., there is one unspoken barrier that can do lifelong damage: Bad teeth.
Many things can get in the way of advancing out of poverty: The lack of a car to get to work. Failing to secure a high school diploma or college degree…But in the U.S., there is one unspoken barrier that can do lifelong damage: Bad teeth.
Oral Health Watch
8 hours ago
#DYK access to preventive oral health care is essential even for baby teeth? Primary teeth enable chewing, clear speech, proper nutrition and serve as placeholders for developing permanent teeth. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
17 hours ago
#DYK access to preventive oral health care is essential even for baby teeth? Primary teeth enable chewing, clear speech, proper nutrition and serve as placeholders for developing permanent teeth. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Community water fluoridation has significantly improved oral health in the U.S.:
🦷Decreasing tooth decay by approximately 25% for everyone
💰Saving communities money
😢Reducing the number of painful and costly dental procedures
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Community water fluoridation has significantly improved oral health in the U.S.:
🦷Decreasing tooth decay by approximately 25% for everyone
💰Saving communities money
😢Reducing the number of painful and costly dental procedures
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral health care access can make a profound difference in a person's life by improving employability, reducing healthcare costs due to unmet care and costly emergency treatments, boosting self-esteem, and preventing negative impacts on overall health and well-being. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral health care access can make a profound difference in a person's life by improving employability, reducing healthcare costs due to unmet care and costly emergency treatments, boosting self-esteem, and preventing negative impacts on overall health and well-being. #teethmatter