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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Celebrate National Oral Health Month with 8 Tips for Improving Children’s Teeth Health
The month of June always gives families something to smile about. (Hello, summer vacation!) It’s also National Oral Health Month, the perfect opportunity to focus on healthy smiles–especially for young children. Good dental health for kids is as easy as, well, catching a firefly! Here are eight things you can do right now to protect…
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Summer Health Tip: A Resource You’ll (really!) Love – The Importance of Drinking Water
With the epidemic of childhood obesity now affecting even very young children (the US Centers for Disease Control [CDC] says one in five children ages two to nineteen are obese), parents are taking a hard look at the calories their children consume–especially calories from drinks. Government regulation is requiring child care facilities do the same.…
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6 Easy Ways to Overcome Group Toothbrushing Challenges: Children Ages Three to Six Years
Last month, Tooth Talk presented tips for overcoming toothbrushing challenges with infants and toddlers, including children with special healthcare needs. This month, we focus on group toothbrushing in the classroom with three-, four-, and five-year-olds. These tips can help you overcome toothbrushing challenges with older children! Be positive. Your great attitude and positivity go a…
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