What’s more terrifying than zombies? Tooth decay. Why? Because it hurts little kids! The most common chronic childhood disease (yes, even more common than asthma!), tooth decay affects a child’s ability to eat, speak, learn, smile, sleep, play ... even watch TV. Tooth pain is scary! At Halloween, remind parents about these smart ways to…
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New Report Doesn’t Change Facts about Fluoride in Tap Water
Did you know one of the easiest and best ways to protect your smile from tooth decay is by drinking tap water? That’s right! If you live in an area where your community water system adjusts the water to contain the right amount of fluoride, your teeth are protected against tooth decay by community water…
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The Right Time to Brush in the Childcare Classroom
Good job! Your childcare center is participating in a toothbrushing program and doing its part to prevent painful tooth decay and improve children’s ability to eat, talk, learn, grow, sleep, play, and have good self-esteem. But is the question, when is the best time of day for toothbrushing, keeping you up at night? No worries!…
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ASK THE EXPERT: How can I tell what’s a healthy drink for children?
During the summer, it’s important to keep little ones well-hydrated. It’s equally important to make sure the liquids young children are drinking are good for their teeth health. Tooth decay is painful and can affect a child’s ability to eat, grow, sleep, play, learn, hit important developmental milestones, and smile, affecting self-esteem and confidence. This…
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