Description August 2022 Spotlight
Parents and caregivers, let’s start
this school year off right! In addition to new
uniforms and school supplies, consider taking your
child(ren) to the dentist . Visit the dentist Children with poor oral health miss
more school days and receive lower grades than those
with better oral health, according to
Smile Survey 2020: The Oral Health of LA County’s
Children. Scheduling routine dental check-ups
at or around the beginning of the school year can help
your child start the school year off right.
Remember to ask your child’s dentist about sealants and
fluoride treatments to prevent tooth decay! If your child is starting
kindergarten or first grade, be sure to complete the
dental assessment
form and
turn it into their school. Pick healthy snacks & drink Encourage your child to pick healthy
snacks and drinks like nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables,
and water, instead of granola bars, candy, and soda. Brush and floss daily To keep their mouths healthy,
children need to brush with fluoridated toothpaste twice
a day, every day for two minutes, and floss daily. Do you need help finding a dentist? Click here and here June SpotlightMay Spotlight April Spotlight March Spotlight February Spotlight January Spotlight | ||||
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