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Oral Health Watch
15 hours ago
Hospital emergency departments are ill equipped to address the underlying causes of dental pain and infections, yet that is where far too many people end up when they lose access to preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments. Maintaining Apple Health dental program investments is a ...Read morefiscally smart approach that helps prevent small problems from developing into more expensive, more invasive and more severe oral health emergencies. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Healthy smiles shouldn't depend on income. Washington's latest Smile Survey found that lower-income 2nd - and 3rd-graders are 2X as likely to experience rampant tooth decay. It doesn’t have to be this way. Community water fluoridation, preventive dental care and investments in access to...Read more treatment can help give every child an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
After the treats, give your teeth some love! November 1 was National Brush Day - but healthy smiles deserve attention all year long. Brush twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, and help little ones make brushing part of their daily routine. Healthy smiles deserve attention all year ...Read morelong! #brushday #teethmatter
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5 days ago
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6 days ago
Halloween comes with costumes, candy, and a little extra care for those smiles! Sweet treats are part of the fun. Check out our tips to help keep teeth healthy through trick-or-treating and beyond. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
7 days ago
Spooky costumes? Yes! Spooky cavities? No thanks. 🎃🦷 Keeping kids away from sugary treats isn’t always easy - especially at Halloween. These few simple habits can help protect those little smiles! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
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Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Prevention works, saving money and sparing kids from painful cavities to help keep them healthy, thriving, and ready to learn. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Behind every turn of the tap are people who care about our communities. Municipal water system operators provide safe, reliable, high-quality drinking water—including water with fluoride adjusted to optimal levels to help protect teeth from cavities. Here’s to the people who keep our water ...Read moreflowing and our communities healthy! #teethmatter