A recent WHO (World Health Organization) report found that tooth decay and obesity are the two most common diseases world-wide … and sugar is the culprit! Thanks for doing your part to preserve the health and well-being of kids.
Here are some tips from the short, helpful Tooth Talk video “Baby Those Baby Teeth” to pass on to parents...
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Tooth Talk Expert Answers Question of the Month About the Importance of Baby Teeth
Most parents start brushing their child’s teeth when there are a lot of them, around age 2 or 3. I recommend brushing sooner, when kids are babies. It’s easier to start the habit then because babies want to put the brush in their mouths. And, just as pediatric visits are important, it’s smart to get children to the dentist and start charting those key developmental milestones as well.
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New Tooth Talk Video Shares Great Way to Improve Communication with Parents
Many NC children have poor dental health: The leading chronic childhood disease is tooth decay, with 40% of kids entering kindergarten with a cavity. Educating parents about good dental health is vital, yet it can be difficult to communicate this message to busy parents. Partnership is the key.
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Tooth Talk Highlights Your Best Practices for Kids’ Dental Health
Did you know…US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report child tooth decay is worsening; cavities among preschool children are increasing for the first time in 40 years.
Did you also know that your toothbrushing program makes a big difference in improving kids’ dental health? Thanks for all you do to promote healthy oral health habits in children. Following are some best practices you shared with Tooth Talk.
What makes your toothbrushing program a success?
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