Posts Tagged ‘Oral health’
3 Reasons to Protect Your Baby’s Teeth
- Mild Decay
Moderate Decay
Severe Decay
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). The purpose of this month is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.
Decay occurs when sweetened liquids are given and are left on an infant’s teeth for long periods. Many sweet liquids cause problems, including milk, formula and fruit juice. According to the ADA, it’s not just what you put in your baby’s bottle that causes decay, but the frequency and duration (how often and how long). They suggest that you don’t give your baby a bottle of sweetened liquid often. Allowing your baby to fall asleep with a bottle during naps or at night can also harm their teeth.
Source for entry and pictures: http://www.ada.org/public/topics/decay_childhood_faq.asp
New Year, New You: Healthy Eyes and Healthy Smiles (For Free?)
With the New Year on the horizon, have you considered what your New Year’s resolution is going to be? Many people decide to have a resolution to improve their health. I think this would be a great time to be a fitness club owner (ca-ching $$$!). Along with physical fitness, there are other areas of health to focus on too. Have you considered making a promise to schedule a Wellness visit to your healthcare provider? So many diseases can be prevented or effectively treated if they are caught early. I have heard miracle stories of physicians finding cancer at its earliest stages during routine office visits. Remember, early detection saves lives.
There are two areas of health that I feel are often neglected, oral health and ocular (eye) health. So many diseases can get into the body through these venues. If detected early, optometrists and dentists can save your body from experiencing a full-blown attack of certain diseases and they may even save your life. Did you know that optometrists can detect high-blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and some cancers? Pretty amazing! See they are more than just the people that give you your prescription for glasses. Did you know that poor oral health, especially periodontal disease (chronic inflammation of the gums) may lead to heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and much more. Pregnant women need to be taking good care of their oral health because periodontal disease can lead to preterm labor.
Eating healthy and brushing your teeth are important for good oral health. Regular professional cleanings are very important too. If you haven’t had a recent teeth cleaning, are an adult with natural teeth, and would like a free cleaning, call Bobbi at 315-788-9834. Make sure you mention that you are interested in a FREE CLEANING by a DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENT. You can also make an appointment at childrens-clinic.org. Again, you have to mention the above bolded statement.
Need low-cost or free health insurance to cover your eye exams? Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid cover eye health too. If you live in the tri-county area, contact us at 315-788-8533 to see if you qualify for one of these health insurance programs.
