News from Delta Dental of Indiana |This quick and informative
video teaches how oral health needs change as children grow.
From Drool to School Sometimes, we take our teeth for granted.
Maybe it’s because we get a practice set when we’re young. Or
maybe it’s because we get 32 permanent teeth and figure that’s
more than enough. But when we don’t take care of our teeth, it’s
painful and bad for our whole body, not just our mouth. Did you
know that kids miss 51 million hours of school each year because
of issues with their teeth? Brushing your teeth twice a day for
at least two minutes and flossing daily are the most important
things kids can do to protect their teeth, but there’s a lot
more to good oral health for kids—things parents may not even
know about. Read more about how to help keep children's smiles
healthy… February 2013 marks the 64th anniversary of National
Children’s Dental Health Month. This year’s slogan is “Get a
Gold Medal Smile.” The observance began as a one-day event on
February 3, 1941, in