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National Children's Dental Health Month

In order to aware children and their guardian about the importance of practicing oral hygiene right from the childhood, the American Dental Association observes the month of February as National Childrenu2019s Dental Health Month every year. The theme for this yearu2019s observance is: Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap! To know more on childrenu2019s oral hygiene, one can schedule an appointment online with Open2Care and visit Dental Urgent Care Sacramento, Roseville, Gilroy, Vacaville and Yuba City for dental consultations.

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National Children's Dental Health Month

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  1. National Children’s Dental Health Month

  2. Why observe NCDHM ? • The American Dental Association (ADA) observes the month of February every year as National Children’s Dental Health Month is order to raise awareness among children and their guardian the importance of maintaining oral hygiene right from the childhood. • The growing number of cases of dental cavities among children is one of the reasons to observe this occasion. • The slogan for 2020 observance is : Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap!

  3. NCDHM History • The American Dental Association observed first Children’s Dental Health Day on 8th of February 1949. In 1955, the event became a week long affair and in 1981 it was the first time the event was observed for a month. • The year of 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the observance of community water fluoridation. It was found out that the health of teeth can be maintained with the consumption of fluoride water.

  4. How children can maintain oral health? • Children should not consume soda, sweetened juice or soft drinks. Instead, they should drink plenty of water. • Never put your children to bed with bottle • Take your child for dental checkup when he/she turns 1 year old and for children of other age, visit a dentist every 6 months. • Apart from brushing twice daily, children can also floss their teeth. • Teach your children brushing techniques which are effective. • Make your children develop nutritious food eating habits.

  5. Open2Care • Open2care is an app/website which helps the people to book an appointment online with Dental Urgent Care Sacramento, Roseville, Vacaville, Gilroy and Yuba City for availing comfortable as well as financially affordable dental care services 24/7 whether in an emergency or for regular checkups. Dental Urgent Care centers are situated at prime locations as well as at remote locations and provide hassle free treatment to all the sections of society. So, when you need Dental Urgent Care, book a visit with Open2Care!

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