Oral Health Messages

 

  1. Tooth decay is the number one disease facing children in American.
  2. 52 million school hours are lost each year due to oral health issues.
  3. Tooth decay can be prevented with proper brushing and flossing.
  4. Implementing water fluoridation, fluoride and sealant programs will decrease dental decay.
  5. Poor oral health could increase your chances of developing heart disease.
  6. There is a direct connection between oral infections and adequate control of diabetes.
  7. Teeth should last a life time.
  8. Periodontal disease can put a pregnant mother at an eight times higher risk for pre-term birth.
  9. The mouth is not separated from the rest of the body.
  10. If you have inflammation in your mouth, certain chemicals are produced in response that can spread [through the bloodstream] and wreak havoc elsewhere in the body.
  11. Medical and dental professionals should work closely together to improve oral health and overall health.
  12. Periodontal disease is a chronic medical disease.
  13. Putting your baby to bed with a bottle will result in severe tooth decay.