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Help your child have a healthy smile

The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD), My Community Dental Centers of Charlotte and local dentists invite the public to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month and bring increased awareness of the importance of regular dental check-ups and  healthy oral hygiene.

 

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one in five children aged five to 11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth.  

 

Children with untreated tooth decay may develop pain and infections that could lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing and learning. The good news is that tooth decay is preventable.

 

My Community Dental Centers, on behalf of BEDHD, focuses on providing dental services to Medicaid enrollees and low-income, uninsured residents throughout Eaton County. Routine dental services may be covered if your child is enrolled in a Medicaid plan such as Healthy Kids, Healthy Kids Dental, or MIChild.

For more information on MCDC services or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-313-6232. For more information regarding Medicaid enrollment visit barryeatonhealth.org/health-services/health-insurance or contact the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 269-945-9516 in Barry County or 517-543-2430 in Eaton County.

 

It is important to begin an oral hygiene routine early. Parents should brush their child’s teeth when they begin to come in. My Community Dental Centers in Charlotte encourages parents to bring their child in for their first dental visit before the age of one, creating a positive experience and establishing a dental home before problems arise.

 

The American Dental Association recommends these steps for a healthy smile:

*Brush teeth twice a day for 2 minutes each time.

*See a dentist twice a year – start as early as when the first tooth appears.

*Drink fluoridated water – Community water supplies (CWS) may contain enough fluoride to protect your child’s teeth.

 

In Eaton County the following communities have community water supplies with enough fluoride to protect oral health; Delta Township, Grand Ledge, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, and Misty Cove Apartments.

Contact your local municipality to determine if your community water supply is fluoridated or visit nccd.cdc.gov/DOH_MWF/Default/Default.aspx.  If you have well water, or live in a community without fluoridated water, consider buying bottled water with fluoride added. 

 

*Put formula, milk, or breast milk in bottles; avoid filling bottles with sugar water, juice or soft drinks.

*If a child uses a pacifier, provide one that is clean – don’t dip it in sugar or honey or put it in your mouth before giving it to the child.

*Serve nutritious snacks and limit sweets to mealtimes.

 

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