Oral health affects the quality of life - our ability to eat, speak, work, and be pain-free. Medicaid adult dental coverage is a wise investment and a critical step forward to help all Maryland adults lead healthy and productive lives. #MDMedicaidDental

When brushing your child’s teeth, use a soft toothbrush and water and a smear of #fluoridetoothpaste.

Sharing spoons w/your child could put them at greater risk of cavities. A Texas dentist explains why: bit.ly/1X8xoiV

A child with poor oral health can have problems eating, speaking, learning & socializing.

Cavities can spread from your mouth to your baby’s mouth. Do not share food, spoons, or forks.

Practicing oral health habits at an early age & regular dental visits helps children get started toward a lifetime of good dental health.

The health of your teeth and mouth can affect the health of you and your unborn baby.

Questions about #fluoride? This site helps parents find the answers they need bit.ly/1OHUU1c

Eating caramel or other sweet, sticky foods is especially bad for kids’ teeth. Learn more at wb.md/1g7wiBs

The sugar from soda & juices w/ sugar stays on your child’s teeth and can cause cavities.

Xylitol, a natural sweetener, protects teeth from tooth decay and may repair damage to tooth enamel.

The CDC has recognized water fluoridation as one of 10 “great public health achievements.” Learn why at cdc.gov/fluoridation/index.h…

VIDEO: Turning on the tap is helping millions of families protect their children’s teeth from cavities bit.ly/1MUblpU

Fluoridated water is an excellent benefit for healthy teeth for children who might not get a dental check-up every six months.

Have braces? Food and plaque can get trapped, causing decay and enamel stains. Brush after every meal and use a floss threader at least once daily to clean between braces and under wires.

1 in 5 seniors has untreated tooth decay, but most cannot treat the problem due to cost and lack of dental insurance # MedicareDental

Help children brush their teeth after breakfast and before bed. Watch this video with brushing tips: bit.ly/3fX1qHf #ASTDD #parenting

Are you using the right amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush your child’s teeth? Use a rice-size amount when teeth first appear until age three and a pea-sized amount for ages 3 to 6. #ASTDD #kidshealth

A worn-out toothbrush can’t clean children’s teeth well. Change their toothbrush every 3 months. Find other healthy habits for happy smiles at bit.ly/HSforteeth #kidshealth #parenting

Parents, keep all toothbrushes apart in an open container. When toothbrushes touch, germs can spread from one toothbrush to another. For oral health tips, visit bit.ly/HSforteeth #parenting