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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

February 6th, 2015

Child in dental chair brushing tooth model.

Did you know tooth decay affects U.S. children more than any other infectious disease?

The American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month each February. The campaign aims to help people understand why dental care is so important. A healthy mouth helps children eat, speak, learn, and play without pain.

To read more facts and recommendations, read the full article on the Altarum Institute website.