Dental problems have led to pain, difficulty eating, missed work and/or other health problems for more than one-third of adults 50 to 64 years old, according to a recent national poll.
Dental problems have led to pain, difficulty eating, missed work and/or other health problems for more than one-third of adults 50 to 64 years old, according to a recent national poll.
Oral Health Watch
16 hours ago
Access to preventive care and timely treatment helps stop small problems from becoming painful, costly emergencies. Yet more than one-third of Washington adults report going without dental care because of cost. Everyone deserves the opportunity to get the care they need - when they need it. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Parents teach us so many firsts, including how to care for our smiles. When parents have access to preventive oral health care, they’re better equipped to model healthy habits their children can carry for life like brushing twice a day, choosing water and visiting the dentist regularly. This ...National Parents Day, let’s celebrate parents and help ensure every family has the care and support needed to grow healthy smiles. 😁🪥#NationalParentsDay #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Sugary drinks belong in the trash; not on your teeth. Reach for fluoridated tap water to stay hydrated and help protect your smile from cavities. Jimothy would approve...probably. 🦝☀️ #teethmatter #jimothy
Oral Health Watch
6 days ago
It’s hot out there, Washington! Keep cool and hydrated with water, and choose fluoridated water for added protection against cavities. Your body and your smile will thank you! ☀️💧#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
7 days ago
The latest Smile Survey finds widening disparities with lower-income experiencing higher rates of rampant decay (7 or more cavities) than their more affluent peers. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Access to preventive dental care and health measures helps set kids on a lifelong path of good oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Today is #WorldEmojiDay! 🥳 Behind every emoji smile is a healthy mouth. 😁😂🤪 Let's continue to champion programs and investments that promote access to preventive measures and dental care in Washington state so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. ...🪥✨🦷 #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Nearly half of Washington kids have dental sealants - a rate higher than the national average. That's encouraging progress. But there's still room to improve. Dental sealant help prevent cavities in permanent teeth, protecting kids from pain, missed school, and more costly treatments down... the road. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Cavities are largely preventable. Prioritizing brushing 2X a day, daily flossing, and swapping out sugary beverages with fluoridated water can help prevent cavities. #teethmatter