Dental Health
Dental care is important for ALL family members. Teeth play an important role in:
- speech
- eating
- facial appearance
Healthy teeth can be achieved through:
- wise food choices
- brushing each day in the morning and before bed
- flossing each day
- visiting the dental office for cleanings every 6 months.
As a parent, model these habits for your child so she/he learns that you take the time to care for your teeth too.
Nationally, dental health issues account for 51 million lost school days each year! Imagine having a toothache and completing your morning routine so you can get to school ready to perform at your best. This would be a challenge for any of us. Tooth decay has the potential to be lethal. Don't ignore pain in the mouth. Get to a dentist to have it checked out. Sometimes, an infection may start in the mouth and spread to other areas of the body. If you notice changes in eating patterns, complaints of pain, weight loss or fever, these are all signs of a possible tooth problem. Have it checked out.
Resources are offered here so parents may locate and access community dental health services. One exciting offering is the Seal A Smile program available during 2013-14 to students at John Muir Elementary (grades 2 and 5), Rusch Elementary (grades 2 and 8), Lewiston Elementary (grades 2, 3, 4, and 5) and Bartels Middle School (grade 6). Watch for a form being sent home with your child in September to sign up. Clinic days will begin in October 2013.
Endeavor Elementary students will have an opportunity to sign up for dental health services at school through the Marquette County Dental Health Foundation. More information is coming on this fall 2012.
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