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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.

Tooth Talk Reveals the Shocking Truth Behind Tooth Health Myths

According to a May 2014 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, nearly half of Americans believe in a medical conspiracy theory, from blaming vaccinations for causing autism to thinking that pharmaceutical companies are blocking FDA release of a cure for cancer. Both are false. However, the research finds that these beliefs can often lead to poor health practices, ultimately affecting overall well-being. Following are some of the top tooth health myths and good answers you can give to parents when they have questions.
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