Celebrating Children's Oral Health Month with Barbara Ponce Library

The statistics show that only 69% of children in FL have received a dental health visit in the past 12 months. Ideally we like to check in every six months since diet and home care are constantly evolving. We also like to provide parents anticipatory guidance, which will give you a heads up on what to expect with the teeth in the months to come.

Your 6 month check up is important because One in Four third graders have untreated cavities. This can lead to a ton of problems such as soreness, loss of school, and inability to focus when a toothache is present.

The good news is that tooth decay is preventable! With the support of parents supervising at home, our Go Smile team also wishes for every child to obtain exceptional oral health! We encourage all our young friends to enjoy tooth healthy snacks (such as the ones found in our poster)  😄

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