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    The document is a brochure that provides information to parents on the importance of oral health and hygiene for their children. It discusses how baby teeth are essential for development and hold space for permanent teeth. It emphasizes that habits formed during this time impact future oral health. The brochure also provides information on fluoride in water, low-cost dental care options through state programs, and free school-based dental sealant programs for children's teeth. The overall message is that oral health matters and small steps can be taken to establish good habits and access care.

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    The document is a brochure that provides information to parents on the importance of oral health and hygiene for their children. It discusses how baby teeth are essential for development and hold space for permanent teeth. It emphasizes that habits formed during this time impact future oral health. The brochure also provides information on fluoride in water, low-cost dental care options through state programs, and free school-based dental sealant programs for children's teeth. The overall message is that oral health matters and small steps can be taken to establish good habits and access care.

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    The document is a brochure that provides information to parents on the importance of oral health and hygiene for their children. It discusses how baby teeth are essential for development and hold space for permanent teeth. It emphasizes that habits formed during this time impact future oral health. The brochure also provides information on fluoride in water, low-cost dental care options through state programs, and free school-based dental sealant programs for children's teeth. The overall message is that oral health matters and small steps can be taken to establish good habits and access care.

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    References

    Barker, J. (2012). Oral Health: The MouthBody Connection. Retrieved from


    www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/oralhealth-the-mouth-body-connection

    Source: www.istockphoto.com

    Why Start Now, My Kids


    Are Going to Lose Their
    Baby Teeth Anyway?
    There exists a common
    misconception that the health of
    baby teeth is unimportant. Baby
    teeth are essential in helping
    your child develop the skills of
    chewing and speaking. They also
    hold a space for the permanent
    teeth. In addition, habits formed
    while baby teeth are still in have
    an impact. "Parents help define
    oral health practices early in
    their child's life and also
    determine when to establish
    regular dental care" (Isong et. al.,
    2012).

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


    (2011). Oral Health: Preventing Cavaties,
    Gum Disease, Tooth Loss, and Oral Cancers
    At A Glance 2011. Retrieved from
    www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/
    publications/aag/doh.htm
    Michigan Department of Community
    Health. (2014). Seal! Michigan Program.
    Retrieved from www.michigan.gov/
    oralhealth
    Isong, I. A., Luff, D., Perrin, J. M.,
    Winickoff, J. P., & Ng, M. W. (2012).
    Parental Perspectives of Early Childhood
    Caries. Clinical Pediatrics, 51 (1), 77-85.

    Brochure Produced By:


    Lindsay Vasquez RN CCRN
    Elk Rapids, MI
    lindsayvasquez.weebly.com

    ABC

    S
    OF
    Oral Health
    -A Guide for
    Parents on the
    Importance of
    Keeping Those
    Pearly Whites
    Healthy Into
    Adulthood

    Why Is Oral Hygiene So


    Important?
    Oral health and hygiene is integral to
    optimum health in persons of any
    age. Oral health affects everyday life
    and can be extremely detrimental
    when disease exists. Examples of
    disease include tooth decay
    (cavities), peridontal (gum) disease,
    oral cancers, and tooth loss. Oral
    health problems are no small issue!
    According to the Centers for Disease
    Control and Prevention (CDC),
    "Tooth decay affects more than onefourth of U.S. children aged 2-5 years
    and half of those aged 12-15
    years" (2011). The health of your
    mouth matters; it can contribute to
    the development of immune system
    compromise, diabetes, heart disease,
    and osteoporosis to name a few.
    (Barker, 2012).

    Why Should I Be Worried


    About How Much Flouride
    Is In My Water?
    Flouride is an element that is found
    in or added to drinking water in
    most towns in this country. "Flouride
    prevents tooth decay, and the most
    cost-effective way to deliver the
    benefits of flouride to all residents of
    a community is through water
    flouridation-that is, adjusting the
    flouride in the public water supply to
    the appropriate level for decay
    prevention" (CDC, 2011). It is easy to
    find out if your community practices
    water flouridation: visit the website
    apps.nccd.cdc.gov/MWF/index.asp.
    Simply type in your demographics
    and you will have facts on your
    water's flouride content.

    What Do I Do If I Can't
    Afford To Take My Child
    To The Dentist?
    Michigan is one of the fortunate 21
    states that received funding from the
    CDC to strengthen oral health
    programs. These measures
    Source: www.bimcbali.com

    are aimed at making sure every


    citizen receives equal dental care.
    To take advantage of these
    initiatives, visit michigan.gov/
    oralhealth. This will allow you to
    find a public health dentist or
    community dental program in
    your community that offers
    dental care at little or no cost.

    What Are Sealants And


    How Do I Get Them For
    My Child?
    Sealants are a plastic material
    that coats the natural pits and
    grooves of the teeth. They prevent
    tooth decay by creating a barrier
    between harmful bacteria and
    your child's teeth. To catch pace
    with the rest of the nation,
    Michigan, with the financial
    backing of the CDC, initiated the
    SEAL! Michigan Dental Sealant
    Program. Sealants are offered in
    Michigan schools free of cost to the
    students and their parents. For
    more information go to
    michigan.gov/oralhealth.

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