Coronavirus impacts are serious, affecting our health, economy, schools, and social interactions. But our unsung heroes haven’t missed a beat, rising above the fear and uncertainty to do their jobs for us. Child care professionals are the front-line essential workers entrusted with the most sacred job of all: caring for our children...including oral health. We…
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Tooth Talk’s # 1 New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Teeth Begin with Healthy Habits
Small, Easy Changes in Routine Boost Children’s Brushing Health While more than 90% of New Year’s Resolutions fail, the 8% that do succeed are those that keep it short and sweet. The truth is, small, real-world changes can add up to big impact...especially when it comes to young children’s oral health. The key is repetition.…
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Learn Your ABCs: All Baby Teeth Count!
1+1 = 2 You + Oral Health Know-how = Healthy Kids! Ready to go back to school on the subject of tooth decay in young children? Learn your oral health ABCs! A: All teeth count...even baby’s teeth. B: Brush those baby teeth, starting with the first little tooth. C: Check-ups matter...schedule baby’s first dental visit…
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Tooth Talk Shares How to Care for a Young Child’s Toothbrush
Good job! Thanks to you, parents are getting the message about brushing young children’s teeth with a child’s toothbrush and the right amount of good-for-teeth fluoride toothpaste, starting with the first baby tooth. Wondering how to keep little toothbrushes clean and healthy? These six tips can help. Caring for a Child’s Toothbrush After brushing, rinse…
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