Parents and caregivers of young children need to make sure that they are teaching the right habits in order to make dental care a part of everyday life. The following article is a quick guide for those who want to know more about helping their kids maintain a clean set of teeth.
While many see bottled water as a convenient way to quench their thirst, some oral health professionals are sounding the alarm about the lack of fluoride in bottled water that may be causing an increase in cavities and other dental hygiene ailments.
Dr. David Satcher, a former U.S. Surgeon General and current dental hygiene advocate, recently spoke with national media organization CBSNews about his concerns relating to oral health in America.
A bill passed on July 19 by the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to increase dental coverage and treatment in a state that has long experienced some of the lowest rates of citizen access to oral care in the country.
In a report published on July 18 that details the current state of U.S. oral hygiene, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concluded that, for the most part, the mouths of a majority of Americans are looking good.