State promotes kids’s dental well being

SANTA FE — February is Children’s Dental Health Month and the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health is elevating consciousness in regards to the significance of creating wholesome dental habits early in life.

Throughout the month, NMDOH will spotlight sensible suggestions for correct oral hygiene, the advantage of limiting sugar and junk meals and the pivotal function dad and mom and caregivers play in selling wholesome smiles for New Mexico’s youth.

Tooth decay stays the most typical power illness of childhood within the United States, affecting kids at charges increased than bronchial asthma or weight problems. As a end result, about 1 in 5 kids ages 6-8 have a minimum of one untreated cavity, a situation that may result in ache, an infection, problem consuming and missed college days if left unaddressed.

“Healthy teeth are essential to a child’s overall well-being and success in life,” stated Maya Mascarenaz, director of the Office of Oral Health. “Research shows that children with poor oral health are nearly three times more likely to miss school due to dental pain, which can impact learning and long-term achievement.”

Important reminders for Children’s Dental Health Month:

• Brush enamel twice a day.  
• Start flossing when grownup enamel seem.  
• Limit sugar in meals and drinks – sugary drinks tremendously improve the chance of cavities.   
• Drink water and eat loads of vegetables and fruit. 
• Visit a dental supplier each 6-months beginning by age 1 to stop dental anxiousness and long-term dental points.    
• Ask your dental supplier about sealants when the six-year molars and twelve-year molars erupt to assist forestall cavities for a few years.

Visit the NMDOH social media channels for extra suggestions.

For assist discovering dental care in New Mexico please name the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773).

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