FEBRUARY IS CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
AGE ONE OR FIRST TOOTH
• Children should visit the dentist every 6 months starting with their first birthday or when they get their first tooth
DAILY ORAL HYGIENE HABITS
• Brush every morning and night with a fluoride toothpaste, floss, eat a well-balanced diet and limit snacks
BABY TEETH ARE IMPORTANT
• Baby molars that erupt when your child is 2–3 years old and they don’t fall out until your child is 10–12 years old
FACTS
• Dental caries are 4 times more common than childhood asthma and 3 times more likely than childhood obesity
• More than 40% of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten
• Kids who suffer from poor oral health are 3 times more likely to miss school as a result of dental pain
RSD DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES PROGRAM
The ultimate goal of the Reading School District Dental Hygiene Services Program is to have all students attain and maintain a state of optimal dental health throughout their lifetime.
Please contact the school dental hygienist at your child’s school if you have any concerns about your child’s teeth or need assistance finding a dentist.