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February 2021: Children's Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, a great opportunity to promote the benefits of good oral health, because developing good dental health habits at an early age, including scheduling regular dental visits, helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Here are some simple steps that parents/caregivers can follow to ensure their children's oral health:

• Start cleaning teeth early.
• Use the right amount of flouride toothpaste.
• Supervise brushing.
• Talk to your child's doctor or dentist.

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Helpful Links:

• https://floridakidcare.org/dental/
• https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en
• https://www.ada.org/en
• https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health/article/oral-health-resources-families
• https://www.mchoralhealth.org/materials/dental-health-month.php
• https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/dentalhealth/Services.aspx

Fun Activity Sheets for Kids (English & Spanish):

For additional community resources, contact our Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) team at 561-514-3300.

These links are to external websites. ELCPBC does not endorse the sites. If you find a link that is broken or leads to unrelated material, please email Contacts@ELCPalmBeach.org.