Fall for Smiles 2017 Campaign Booklet by Oral Health America

FALL FOR SMILES Our Future, Our Families: Achieving Oral Health Equity

2017

Presented by Oral Health America with support from Patterson Dental

What is Fall for Smiles? Fall for Smiles is an annual campaign presented by Oral Health America (OHA) and supported by Patterson Dental that educates the public about the positive impact their oral health habits have on overall wellness.

Through the campaign efforts, Oral Health America’s goal is to ensure that Americans of all ages understand how they can positively impact their overall health with good oral health habits, including: • Brushing, flossing and rinsing as part of a daily oral health routine • Making regular dental appointments • Choosing healthy foods and drinks for a nutritious diet and healthy mouth • Avoiding use of traditional and new forms of tobacco This year we focus on Our Future, Our Families: Achieving Oral Health Equity. We will bring attention to the differences between having equal access to oral healthcare versus having equitable opportunity to achieve good oral health outcomes across the lifespan. Join Oral Health America, Patterson Dental and other professionals across the country as we promote the importance of healthy habits for a lifetime of healthy smiles!

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About the leading organizations: Oral Health America’s mission is to change lives by connecting communities with resources to drive access to care, increase health literacy and advocate for policies that improve overall health through better oral health for all Americans, especially those most vulnerable. In 2010, OHA, in partnership with the Dental Trade Alliance’s Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait initiative, created Fall for Smiles to engage communities through tools focused on educating the public about the importance of a healthy mouth. For more information about Oral Health America, please visit oralhealthamerica.org. Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. is a value-added distributor of a complete line of dental products, equipment and services for dentists, dental hygienists, dental laboratories, institutions and other healthcare providers throughout North America. Patterson Dental has been an industry leader for more than 130 years and takes responsibility for working to improve healthcare access and treatment options for everyone. Patterson supports Fall for Smiles because it’s never too late to establish good oral care habits. Find out more at pattersondental.com.

How to Get Involved As kids head back to school and families settle into their fall routines, it’s a great time to think about oral health. Here are some ways you can Fall for Smiles this season.

Share Resources • Find activities, coloring sheets, a brushing chart and other downloadable materials online at oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles. • Engage friends and family in dialogue about oral health and preventive care for their mouths with our Tip Sheet and test their “tooth wisdom” with our print and interactive quizzes. Get Social • Share our Fall for Smiles posts on Facebook and tweets on Twitter. • Use #fallforsmiles to show us how you Fall for Smiles!

Be an Advocate • Engage with policymakers, oral health leaders, your community, family and network in a national dialogue around Our Future, Our Families: Achieving Oral Health Equity during Advocacy Week, October 2-6, 2017. Visit oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles for more information. For more information about Fall for Smiles and all of our resources, please visit us online at oralhealthamerica.org/ fallforsmiles.

Raise Your Voice • Join us for Advocacy Week, an entire week filled with activities to raise your voice about the issues that impact your oral health and that of your loved ones! See page 4 to learn more. • Send a letter to the editor of your hometown newspaper promoting the benefits of good oral healthcare and its connection to overall health.

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Fall for Smiles Advocacy Week In 2016, Oral Health America and Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait, an initiative of the Dental Trade Alliance, hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill. The event, “Red or Blue: Oral Health Should Matter To You!” engaged policymakers and oral health leaders in a dialogue about the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, Child and Maternal Health Block Grants, and opportunities for workforce innovations. This year, we are continuing our advocacy efforts with a week full of opportunities to engage policymakers and your community, family and network in a national

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dialogue around Our Future, Our Families: Achieving Oral Health Equity. This year’s Advocacy Week seeks to confront oral health disparities by bringing attention to the differences between having equal access to oral healthcare versus having equitable opportunity to achieve good oral health outcomes across the lifespan. For more information about Advocacy Week and how to participate, please visit us online at oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles.

Tips for a Healthy Mouth Positive oral health leads to improved overall health, which is why you should practice preventive care daily. Check out our tips to help everyone in your family maintain a healthy mouth.

For Babies & Toddlers • Children should have their first dentist visit by their 1st birthday or as soon as their first tooth appears. • Starting at birth, parents should gently brush a baby’s gums after every feeding with either a baby toothbrush or a washcloth. For Kids • Kids aged 2-6 should use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste, with a little more for older children. Everyone, including kids, should brush their teeth twice a day for two minutes. • Parents and caregivers should brush a young child’s teeth again after a child brushes to ensure all teeth are reached. • Children’s teeth should be flossed once a day as soon as there are two teeth that touch each other. For younger children, parents should floss for them. • To teach an older child to floss, take about 18 inches of floss and wrap it around the middle fingers on both hands, wrapping the floss around one finger as it is used. Or try flossers or water irrigators that may assist in developing lifelong oral hygiene habits.

For Teens • Drink water to help dilute the acids in the mouth, protecting teeth from cavities. • Limit beverage choices like sports drinks, coffee, diet sodas or regular sodas as they may increase the chances for tooth decay and obesity. • Teen athletes should have a properly fitted mouthguard to reduce the number of sports-related oral injuries. For Older Adults • Older adults who have trouble swallowing can use less toothpaste when brushing (or none at all). The most important part is the actual act of brushing away food and plaque. • Consider a child-sized toothbrush or electric toothbrush to accommodate dexterity impairments. • Dentures should be cleaned every day and stored in water when not in use. Metal frames, acrylic and resin surfaces should be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste, and rinsed in warm water. • Ensure your dentist has an up-to-date list of your medications and medical conditions. For the Whole Family • Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day. • Replace toothbrushes for the entire family every 3-4 months or sooner if the bristles show wear, or if the brusher has been sick. • Eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables. • Avoid all tobacco products. • Visit your dentist and dental hygienist twice a year for regular cleanings and checkups.

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Test Your Tooth Wisdom with our fun quiz!

1. How often should you visit the dentist and dental hygienist? A) Once a year B) Twice a year C) Once every two years D) Only when you have a dental issue

6. How long should you brush your teeth, twice a day? A) One minute B) Two minutes C) 90 seconds D) 30 seconds

2. Dental coverage is included in Medicare. True or False

7. Eating a healthy diet is important for both oral health and overall health. True or False

3. How much toothpaste should a 4-year-old child use? A) None B) Enough to cover the bristles of the toothbrush C) A pea-sized amount 4. When should children start brushing their teeth (with adult help)? A) At age 2 B) At age 1 C) When they first start getting teeth D) Before starting school 5. Smokeless tobacco is safer than cigarettes. A) Both are bad for your oral health B) Smokeless tobacco is safer C) Cigarettes are safer

8. How often should you replace your toothbrush? A) Every 3-4 months B) Every month C) Every 5-6 months D) When worn or after being sick E) A and D 9. Older adults have the same oral health concerns as younger adults. True or False 10. What are tooth brushing alternatives for an older adult with dexterity impairments? A) Rub your teeth with your finger B) Use a child-size toothbrush C) There are no alternatives

Answers: 1. B, 2. False, 3. C, 4. C, 5. A, 6. B, 7. True, 8. E, 9. False, 10. B

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Bringing Healthy Mouths to Life

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Activities for the Whole Family Teaching kids about the importance of taking care of their mouths can be fun! Our family activities encourage proper oral health habits and show what happens when you don’t take care of your teeth.

The Importance of Brushing and Rinsing What you’ll need: • Food coloring • Water • Measuring spoons Do the activity: 1. Mix three or four drops of your choice of food coloring in a few tablespoons of water. 2. Have your child swish it around in their mouth for 10 seconds, then spit it out. Show your child where the food coloring stuck to their teeth, indicating plaque buildup. Have them brush and rinse their teeth and then swish with the colored water again, noting how much less plaque there is after brushing and using mouthwash. Don’t Forget to Floss What you’ll need: • Egg carton • Yarn An easy way to show kids how to floss is to demonstrate the proper technique using an upside-down egg carton (the “teeth”) and a piece of yarn (the “floss”). Why Should You Floss? Once your child has mastered the egg carton flossing technique, you can show why flossing is so important with this additional activity. What you’ll need: • Disposable rubber glove • Washable finger paint • Paper towel or washcloth • Yarn

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Do the activity: 1. As the parent, put a rubber glove on your hand and coat it in paint. 2. Hold your fingers tightly together and, using a wet paper towel or washcloth, wipe the paint off of your hand – this represents brushing your teeth. 3. Show your child all the paint left between your fingers that brushing alone doesn’t reach. Then you can practice together “flossing” between your fingers with yarn. An Egg-cellent Experiment This experiment shows both the importance of brushing your teeth and the damage sugary drinks can do to your mouth. What you’ll need: • 2 hard-boiled eggs, shell on • Cola soda pop • 2 glasses or cups large enough to hold 1 hard-boiled egg with room • Fluoride toothpaste Do the activity: 1. Take one hard-boiled egg and place it in a glass filled with cola. 2. Take a second hard-boiled egg and coat it with the toothpaste, before placing it in a second glass of cola. 3. After 1 or 2 days, take the eggs out of the cola beverage and note how the shell of the first egg is brown but that the toothpaste protected the second egg from being damaged by the chemicals in the liquid. Access and download all available activities and resources at oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles.

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HALFWAY TO A MONTH OF HEALTHY SMILES! GREAT JOB CLEANING THOSE PEARLY WHITES! YOU DID IT! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK FOR A HEALTHY MOUTH!

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REMEMBER TO: • Visit your dentist every six months • Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes and floss too • Make healthy food choices

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