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.

 

Author
RDA Tanya Tran Registered Dental Assistant

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