February is National Children’s Dental Hygiene Month!

Nikhil M. Patel, DMD Blog February is National Children’s Dental Hygiene Month!
National Children's Dental Health Month.

On Feruary 3, 1941, it  started as a one day event in  Clevland,Ohio. American dental association started  observing  February 8, 1949 as a day event, in 1955 as a week event and in 1981, as a month event.

According to the CDC, the  most common childhood disease is Caries or Cavities, even though this is preventable.

Rule of thumb , stay active,make healthy choices for food and drink and brush your teeth for two minutes, two times with a flouride tooth paste, and floss daily.

Eat fruits and vegetables between meals.

Drink enough tap water in stead of sugary drinks.

Take your child at age of 1 to dentist.

 

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