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Back to School: New Child Care Rule Simplifies Fluoride Toothpaste Use

Back to School: New Child Care Rule Simplifies Fluoride Toothpaste Use
When we talk to child care providers, their biggest concern is how to implement toothbrushing programs. There’s good news for early childhood educators and caregivers: Your job of protecting children’s oral health just got easier, thanks to a new rule about fluoride toothpaste!  Now, parents only have to give permission once a year for daily…
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New Tooth Talk Video Reveals Top 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Children’s Healthy Smiles

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 Asks an Expert About How to Choose Children’s Toothpaste

Tooth Talk Asks an Expert About How to Choose Children’s Toothpaste
Parents have a lot to think about when it comes to baby’s health–from whether irritability is due to an illness or teething to when to wean from the bottle. Did you know choosing toothpaste specially made for children is as important as opting for children’s aspirin instead of a full-strength adult pain reliever? While the…
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