Oral Health Tips Provided In Honor Of National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Noting that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, several sources discuss the importance of preventive dental care, providing tips to promote oral health. Newswise (2/1) hosted a University of Alabama at Birmingham release stating that National Children’s Dental Health Month is “an opportunity for parents of toddlers, young children or teenagers to explore questions about keeping your child’s teeth clean, your child’s first dental visit or how to protect children’s smiles.”

        In celebration of National Children’s Dental Month, the Patrick Air Force Base (2/1, Jewell) provided several tips to help reduce the risk of tooth decay, recommending parents help their “children develop good brushing and flossing habits,” schedule regular dentist visits, limit snacks, and encourage water consumption in place of soft drinks and power drinks, among other tips.

        In a broadcast on its website, WGEM-TV Quincy, IL (2/1, Williams) shared tips from an Illinois dentist for National Children’s Dental Health Month, recommending children brush their teeth twice a day and floss daily, and that they begin visiting the dentist at an early age for preventive care.

        KAMR-TV Amarillo, TX (2/2) reported on its website and during a broadcast that in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, “the New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging parents to help their children develop good oral health and eating habits at an early age.”

        Meanwhile, the Lost Coast Outpost (CA) (2/1) stated that a new campaign in Humboldt County, California will begin in February in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Smile Humboldt aims “to educate the community that while tooth decay is the most common chronic disease found in children, it is largely preventable with regular access to a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss as well as access to important preventive measures like fluoride varnish, dental sealants and fluoridated water.”

        Additional information and resources for National Children’s Dental Health Month are available at ADA.org.

Oral Health Tips Provided In Honor Of National Children’s Dental Health Month.

With National Children’s Dental Health Month underway, several sources continue to discuss the importance of preventive dental care, providing tips to promote children’s oral health.

        In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Foster’s Daily Democrat (NH) (2/10) shared oral health tips from the New Hampshire Dental Society, pointing readers to the ADA’s MouthHealthy.org site for “tips and other fun ways to help children learn about oral health.”

        The Finger Lakes (NY) Times (2/10) reported that Seneca County Public Health is joining the American Dental Association and the ADA Foundation to help promote National Children’s Dental Health Month by distributing “free dental health kits for children and adults” and setting up donation boxes for the upcoming local “Smile Drive” effort. The article provided oral health tips, recommending brushing teeth twice a day for two minutes and daily flossing, among other tips.

        In an article in the Alamogordo (NM) Daily News (2/10), Capt. Russell Stephens, 49th Aeromedical Dental Squadron, provided oral health advice in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, discussing how diet affects dental health. “By choosing better snacks, being aware of what children drink and being involved in their daily brushing routines, you can set them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles,” writes Capt. Stephens.

        Westchester (NY) Magazine (2/11, Caffin) states that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and “the American Dental Association (ADA), as well as thousands of dental health professionals and educators are using the observance to declare war on sugar and to educate and inform people of the importance of proper dental hygiene, particularly in little ones.” The article shares four tips from a New York dentist on caring for children’s teeth.

        Additional information and resources for National Children’s Dental Health Month are available at ADA.org.

Oral Health Tips Provided In Honor Of National Children’s Dental Health Month

In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, several sources are continuing to discuss the importance of preventive dental care, providing tips to promote oral health.

        PRNewswire (2/3) hosted a Georgia Dental Association release stating that “during Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the Georgia Dental Association reminds parents about the importance of oral health for both children and adults alike.” President of the Georgia Dental Association, Dr. Tom Broderick, said, “Establishing a dental home and seeing your dentist twice a year, along with brushing twice a day, could help prevent many of the problems faced by people with poor dental care.”

        The Charlotte (NC) Observer (2/3) provided tips for selecting a toothbrush and toothpaste, and brushing and flossing children’s teeth. The article notes that “the American Dental Association recommends your child starts visiting the dentist within 6 months of the eruption of their first tooth.”

        The Sanford (FL) Herald (2/3) reported that “February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an important time to promote the benefits of good oral health to children.” According to the article, the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is encouraging “parents and caregivers to teach children proper oral care at a young age to reduce risk of getting cavities.”

        The Mountain View Telegraph (2/4) reports that the New Mexico Department of Health is also encouraging parents to help their children reduce the risk of tooth decay by developing “good oral health and eating habits.” Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Retta Ward, MPH, said, “A healthy mouth is an important part of disease prevention, not just for oral health but our overall health as well.”