When people have access to routine checkups, cleanings, and early interventions, minor issues are caught and treated before they turn into severe, painful infections. Without this access, untreated decay escalates into non-traumatic dental emergencies like abscesses and severe pain. #teethmatter

Dental professional shortage areas - where there are too few dentists to meet a community's needs - can make finding a provider challenging. DentistLink makes it easy w/ free referral specialists who connect you w/ local dental care. 👉 Visit DentistLink.org to find a dentist near you. #teethmatter

Community water fluoridation is one of the greatest public health achievements because it doesn't discriminate. It protects teeth regardless of age, income level, and health insurance status. #teethmatter

Investing in oral health care access is a direct investment in a thriving, reliable workforce. That's because preventive care prevents lost hours, reduces sick days, and keeps production on track. #teethmatter

Every child deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. To protect our kids' health and their future, we must maintain and expand access to essential preventive care, including:
🦷Regular dental checkups
🛡Dental sealants and fluoride varnishes
💧Community water fluoridation
#teethmatter

Cavities can take a toll on your teeth, your breath, and your budget. Brush with fluoride toothpaste, choose water (fluoridated provides added cavity protection) over sugary drinks, floss daily, and make time for dental checkups. #teethmatter

A healthier smile starts at the tap. Fluoridated tap water helps prevent cavities, saves money, advances health equiaty, and reduces single-use plastic waste. Refill your reusable bottle and drink to improved oral health and healthier communities! #teethmatter

Every child deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. Washington’s Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program helps connect young kids from lower-income families with preventive dental care and restorative treatments so they can get the care they need to thrive. #teethmatter

Every family looks different, but love - and the desire to keep our loved ones healthy - is what connects us all. On this #NationalFamilyDay, we are celebrating families in all their beautiful makeups and configurations. #teethmatter

Healthy smiles support stronger futures. For lower-income workers, dental care access can mean fewer missed work hours, better overall well-being, and greater confidence pursuing job opportunities. #teethmatter

Healthy teeth start with everyday protection. Community water fluoridation helps strengthen tooth enamel and protect against cavities at every age. Paired with twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and regular dental visits, it helps keep smiles healthy. #teethmatter

Dental coverage matters for kids & adults. When lower-income adults lose Medicaid benefits their kids receive fewer dental exams - with the youngest kids most affected. Protecting Apple Health dental coverage for adults is an investment in parents, kids, and healthier families. #teethmatter

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize Hispanic & Latino oral health leaders & champions whose contributions strengthen our communities. From dental care providers to health care innovators to industry leaders, we celebrate their work to make good oral health possible for all. #teethmatter

Discrimination, the language you speak at home, education, and where people live and work all influence health. A health care system that addresses these social determinants can help remove barriers to care, improve outcomes, and build healthier communities. #teethmatter

Nearly half of working parents report taking time off to address their children's oral health needs. Preventive oral health care access means less pain, fewer missed school and work days, and lower treatment costs. #teethmatter

WA state's Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program helps young kids w/Apple Health coverage access preventive dental care, reducing future dental costs & setting them on a lifelong path of good oral health. Supporting prevention is good for kids & a smart investment. #teethmatter

Water fluoridation helps protect everyone's teeth against cavities regardless of age or income. But it is especially beneficial for our neighbors and community members facing barriers to dental care access, including kids, lower-wage workers, senior citizens & people w/ disabilities. #teethmatter

Cavities & tooth decay don't just disappear when people lose access to basic, preventive oral health care —they worsen & too often end up in hospital emergency departments for preventable, non-traumatic dental conditions like untreated cavities, deep abscesses & severe pain. #teethmatter

When we invest in dental care access, we invest in people. Supporting preventive and restorative care for lower-income children and adults means stronger communities, a healthier workforce, and more kids ready to thrive. #teethmatter

Healthy smiles start with everyday prevention. Community water fluoridation, brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, and regular dental checkups help keep teeth strong and cavities away. #teethmatter