Did you know one of the easiest and best ways to protect your smile from tooth decay is by drinking tap water? That’s right! If you live in an area where your community water system adjusts the water to contain the right amount of fluoride, your teeth are protected against tooth decay by community water…
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KISS… Keep It Short and Sweet: 2 x 2 = Smile!
This month, we’re keeping it short and sweet (to match the recommended amount of Halloween candy kids are allowed to eat!). In honor of National Brush Day on November 1, we are celebrating math that works for kids: 2 x 2. What’s 2 x 2? 2 x 2 = a healthy smile in very young…
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Want to Protect Children’s Teeth? This New Spanish Oral Health Tool Can Help!
Ready to help your Spanish-speaking families protect their children’s good oral health? The North Carolina Oral Health Section has created a new Spanish version of Your Child Can Keep That Healthy Smile, the oral health risk assessment tool designed especially for parents and caregivers. ¡Su hijo puede conservar esa sonrisa saludable! is a colorful, engaging…
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Want to Protect Children’s Teeth? This New Tool Can Help!
In February, show your love for children’s good oral health! It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month and the perfect time to encourage parents and caregivers to check those tiny teeth. Not sure where to start? That’s OK! Your friends at ToothTalk have you covered. Your Child Can Keep That Healthy Smile, a brand-new oral health…
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