Start Healthy Habits Early For Lifelong Benefits
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Fall for Smiles is an annual communications initiative that strives to educate the public about the positive impact good oral health habits have on overall wellness.
The campaign’s goal is to ensure that Americans of all ages understand how they can positively impact their overall health with good oral health habits which include: • Brushing, flossing and rinsing as part of a daily oral health routine • Making regular dental appointments • Choosing healthy foods for a nutritious diet and healthy mouth • Avoiding use of tobacco products As dental professionals, you already know how essential a healthy mouth is to wellness. Join Oral Health America, Patterson Dental and other dental professionals across the country to promote dental education by sharing the importance of healthy habits for a lifetime of healthy smiles! About the leading organizations: Oral Health America’s mission is to change lives by connecting communities with resources to increase access to oral healthcare, education and advocacy 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 with tools aimed at 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. 2
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r a d n e l a c r u o y k r a M J LY Mark your calendar for Fall for Smiles with Oral Health America! Learn how you can participate in the 2015 Fall for Smiles campaign by registering for the kick-off webinar on Wednesday, August 26 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. You’ll see how dental practitioners across the country are leveraging the campaign to educate communities about the importance of good oral health and prevention. This 45-minute webinar will give participants a preview of this year’s campaign tools you can use to engage your community. The webinar will also include the latest information about Advocacy Day and upcoming campaign events.
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? e t a p i c i t r a p I o d w o H As kids head back to school and we get settled into our autumn routines, it’s a great time to refocus on the health of our families. Through communications initiatives, customizable resources and collaboration with partners across the country, we are encouraging families and legislators to make oral healthcare a habit and a priority. Oral Health America encourages advocates to raise their voices for oral health throughout the campaign. You can also sign up to attend OHA’s Advocacy Day Reception on September 30 in Washington, D.C. and create a dialogue about the importance of oral healthcare.
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For those looking to educate friends, family members, patients or others you may care for about oral health and prevention to care for your mouth, we have a tip sheet tailored to both children and older adults. To make learning about dental health fun, we encourage you to check out the campaign booklet; NEW this year are Educational Activities and a Brushing Chart! You’ll also find our popular Coloring Sheet and a Quiz to test your tooth wisdom. You can enter our Fall for Smiles photo contest by sharing the smiles of you and your loved ones for a chance to receive free dental kits for kids. Also, be sure to participate in our Webinars and Twitter Chats to engage with other oral health advocates.
For more information about the campaign and all of our resources, please visit us online at oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles.
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Fall for Smiles on Capitol Hill In 2014, Oral Health America and Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait, an initiative of the Dental Trade Alliance, hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill. The event, “Communities Matter: Does Your Neighborhood Determine Your Oral Health?” engaged policymakers and oral health leaders in a dialogue to prioritize the reauthorization of CHIP and the Older Americans Act. Distinguished speakers addressed the need for policies pertaining to the oral health of America’s youth and older adults. In addition to gathering oral health leaders and supporters from across the country, The Honorable Louis Wade Sullivan and Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) were recognized, respectively, for their work to create equity in oral healthcare and to legislate against tobacco usage.
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Tips for a Healthy Mouth Oral health is tied to overall health, which is why it is so important to practice preventive care at home. Check out the tips below to maintain a healthy mouth at every age. Starting at birth, parents should gently brush a baby’s gums after every feeding with either a baby toothbrush or a washcloth. Children should have their first dentist visit by their first birthday or as soon as their first tooth appears. Kids ages 2-6 should use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush twice a day for two minutes, with a little more for older kids. Don’t hesitate to brush young children’s teeth again after they brush to ensure all of their teeth are reached. Replace toothbrushes for the entire family every 3-4 months or sooner if the bristles show wear or family members have been sick. Once children have reached their 6th birthday or are capable of rinsing and spitting without swallowing, supervise their use of an alcohol-free, anti-cavity fluoride rinse with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. 8
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Children should start flossing once a day as soon as they have 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 used floss around one finger as it gets used. Alternatively, try flosser handles or water irrigators that may assist in developing good, lifelong oral hygiene habits. Eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables and avoid all tobacco products. Visit your dentist and dental hygienist dentist twice a year for regular cleanings and checkups. Older adults who have trouble swallowing can use less toothpaste when brushing or none at all – the most important part of brushing is the actual act of brushing away food and plaque. Also consider a child-sized toothbrush or electric toothbrush for those with dexterity issues. Remember to continue to floss and rinse with a mouthwash carrying the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Dental appliances 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. Make sure your dentist has an up-to-date list of medications and medical conditions for yourself or the person you care for. Supported by Listerine
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There’s more than one way to share your photo! Post to Oral Health America’s Facebook page or tag @Smile4Health and use #fallforsmiles. You can also email your entries (enter as many times as you like) to brittany.wright@oralhealthamerica.org Any photos submitted may be used in communications by Oral Health America unless otherwise noted. All photos are due by October 31, 2015.
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Activities for the Whole Family Teaching kids about the importance of taking care of their mouths can be fun! Do the activities below with your kids to encourage proper oral health habits and show what happens when you don’t take care of your teeth.
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Egg carton Hard-boiled egg Yarn Rubber glove Water Food coloring Cola beverage An assortment of healthy fruits and vegetables • Plate
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The Importance of Brushing and Rinsing Mix three or four drops of your choice of food coloring in a few tablespoons of water. 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 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”). Once your child knows how to floss, you can show her why it’s important to floss using a rubber glove, paint and more yarn. Put the glove on your hand and coat it in paint. Wipe the paint off of your hand with your fingers held tightly together – this represents brushing your teeth. Show your child all the paint left between your fingers that brushing alone doesn’t reach. Then you can practice 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. Take one hardboiled egg and place it in a glass of cola. Take a second hard-boiled egg and coat it with fluoride toothpaste before also placing it in a glass of cola. After one or two 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.
Smiley Snacks Healthy eating is just as important as brushing and flossing when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth. Encourage your kids to eat mouth-friendly foods by creating smiley faces out of healthy snacks. Snack suggestions include carrot slices, nuts, orange and apple slices, celery sticks, broccoli florets, etc. Take photos of your kids’ creations and then let them enjoy their healthy snacks.
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Visit oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles to find out how you can get involved in this year’s Fall for Smiles campaign and help spread the message of the importance of oral health.
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