hildren’s dental care may not seem like a top priority considering kids will lose this first set of teeth, but primary “baby” teeth are important.
hildren’s dental care may not seem like a top priority considering kids will lose this first set of teeth, but primary “baby” teeth are important.
Oral Health Watch
3 hours 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
1 days 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 days 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
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Dental care access is more than a health issue. It's also a socioeconomic matter. The appearance of one's mouth can impact employment opportunities, particularly during initial interviews or in customer-facing roles. Tooth loss, severe decay, or bad breath caused by oral disease can lead ...to subconscious snap judgments - not to mention impact a job candidate's self-esteem and confidence. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
The temperature is climbing up again in the PNW! Please remember that nothing hydrates and quenches thirst like a glass of cool, refreshing water. And if it's fluoridated? Even better for the added benefit of protecting teeth against cavity-causing germs! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Oral health care access is essential workforce support - especially for lower income adults. Access to water fluoridation and dental care prevent oral pain, infection, and disease to help people stay healthy, employed, and able to pursue economic opportunity. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Dental-related ER visits cost the US more than $2 billion a year, yet hospitals are not designed to address the underlying causes of tooth decay. Investing in prevention, early treatment, and access to dental care coverage helps reduce needless suffering, avoid costly ER visits, and support better ...overall health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
The most recent Smile Survey found that 19% of Washington state third graders had untreated cavities, up from 12% in 2016. Children do better in school when they're cavity - and pain - free. That's why Washington must protect access to preventive oral health care and avoid further funding... cuts. Kids' health, learning, and futures depend on it. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Psst…pass this along: Drinking water (an added bonus if it's fluoridated to protect teeth against cavity-causing germs) can prevent dehydration and help regulate your body temperature during those hot summer days. #teethmatter