There is a great opportunity to offer resources to parents that will help ensure the long-term dental health of their children.
Why it is Important
Tooth decay is the most chronic early childhood disease – five times more common than asthma. Left untreated, this bacterial infection can leave children vulnerable to a lifetime of systemic illness, from diabetes to heart disease. Cavities can damage a child’s school performance, ability to eat and thrive, their sense of self-worth and long-term well being. Nationally, it is estimated that kids miss 51 million hours of school due to oral diseases.
The health of children’s teeth and mouths is as important as the other part of their bodies. The key to good oral health is prevention.
The Baby Tooth Timeline is a fun and eye-catching vertical wall chart that will enable parents to document developmental milestones, while safeguarding their children’s oral health and hygiene from birth to age six. It can be included within the materials patients receive when leaving the hospital, as well as distributed via pediatric offices.