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Oral Health Watch
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It may come as a shock to many older adults with work-based dental insurance nearing retirement to learn that comprehensive dental care is not included in #Medicare. Please tell #Congress that dental coverage is health coverage and oral health is health. #teethmatter
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Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease among kids. But it doesn't have to be that way. Working in tangent with regular brushing and flossing, routine dental check ups and good oral health habits, water fluoridation can help prevent cavities. #teethmatter
Community water fluoridation is key to good oral and overall health. Learn why pediatricians and parents agree: water fluoridation improves our kids’ health 💧➡️ https://youtu.be/6GXkltMu9b8.
Oral Health Watch
1d
It may come as a shock to many w/ work-based dental insurance nearing retirement to learn that comprehensive dental care is not included in #Medicare. Please tell #Congress that dental coverage is health coverage and oral health is health. #teethmatter
Our health shouldn’t depend on our wealth, but that will only be possible when #OralHealth care is covered too. It’s time to add #DentalCoverage to #Medicare.
Oral Health Watch
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Oral Health Watch
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Wonder whether carbonated water beverages like seltzer and mineral water is just as healthy tap water. This The New York Times article does a great job of explaining. #teethmatter
Unsweetened carbonated water is a better choice than soda or fruit juice. But don’t overdo it, experts say.
www.nytimes.comOral Health Watch
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Oral health care is integral to overall health for people of all ages. That includes older adults. And that is why dental coverage should be included in #Medicare. #teethmatter
A recent poll from YouGov shows that 9/10 voters believe #dentalcare is a necessary part of overall #healthcare and 55% hold their members of Congress responsible for the current lack of coverage. https://bit.ly/3iS7UKq