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Back to School: New Child Care Rule Simplifies Fluoride Toothpaste Use

Back to School: New Child Care Rule Simplifies Fluoride Toothpaste Use
When we talk to child care providers, their biggest concern is how to implement toothbrushing programs. There’s good news for early childhood educators and caregivers: Your job of protecting children’s oral health just got easier, thanks to a new rule about fluoride toothpaste!  Now, parents only have to give permission once a year for daily…
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New Tooth Talk Video Reveals Top 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Children’s Healthy Smiles

New Tooth Talk Video Reveals Top 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Children’s Healthy Smiles

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. It hurts...and affects a   child’s ability to talk, eat, learn, play, sleep and smile.                      Fortunately, tooth decay in children is also preventable. Stopping tooth decay is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

# 1 Brush children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day.

# 2 Take children to the dentist for a check-up by the first birthday.

# 3 Don’t give very young children juice and other sugary drinks.

 

Remember, oral health affects a child’s overall health. The parents in your program will appreciate that these tips for good oral health are fast, easy, and fun.

Want to know how you can put a healthy smile on a child’s face...and keep it there? Click on this short, new Tooth Talk video Top 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Children’s Healthy Smiles.

Summer Fun Tip: A Resource You’ll Love – The Importance of Drinking Water

Summer Fun Tip: A Resource You’ll Love – The Importance of Drinking Water
With the epidemic of childhood obesity now affecting even very young children, parents are taking a hard look at the calories their children consume–especially calories from drinks. Government regulation is requiring this good hard look by child care facilities too. Pair that with the summer heat, and the benefits of healthy beverages in keeping little…
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Summer Fun Tips: What You Can Do to Prevent Oral Injuries

Summer Fun Tips: What You Can Do to Prevent Oral Injuries
Did you know that 33% of five-year-old children have hurt their baby teeth?  As young children learn to walk and play, they are more likely to experience teeth and mouth injuries.  That’s why it’s important to keep child care facilities safe and develop smart habits to prevent accidents and protect children’s smiles. According to the…
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