FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH National Children's Dental Health Month is meant to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Why is this type of celebration-and year-round attention to children's dental health-important? Despite the fact that it's almost entirely preventable, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. The good news is there are safe and effective preventive measures that can protect teeth. Good oral hygiene practices such as thorough brushing with a fluoride toothpaste can help keep children from getting cavities. In addition, dental sealants and community water fluoridation are two other strategies that can help prevent tooth decay. We at Caring Hands Dental Clinic want all children to see a dentist at age 1 and continue every 6 months for life. It is very important to have good oral health care for baby teeth as that can affect the quality of their permanent teeth, which they only get one set of! Caring Hands Dental Clinic provides high quality dental care for citizens of all ages served by MA, PrimeWest Health, Blue Plus, Ucare, South Country, Medica and Health Partners. Our staff of 4 dentists, including a pediatric specialist, serve thousands of kids a year Give us a call 320-815-5711 www.caringhandsdentalclinic.com 2209 Jefferson Street #101, Alexandria