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.
Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Parents and caregivers are a child's first teacher. Encouraging parents to model good oral health habits at home - choose water over sugary drinks, brush and floss regularly and avoid sticky foods - can set kids on a lifelong path of good oral health. #teethmatter
Strong oral health habits start at home, but encouraging kids to care for their smiles can sometimes be a challenge. Help combat these dental issues by creating an oral health routine that is fun and easy for your kids to follow. #OralHealth #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
February is Black History Month and offers us all an opportunity to remember the past, celebrate the progress made, and continue to work toward transforming the future . #BlackHistoryMonth #teethmatter
