Back to School – Pop quiz! Can your oral health knowledge make the grade? Brush up on the facts, and then put your teeth to the test.
“The next time you want to play hooky, head to the dentist for a cleaning instead. Last year alone, adults missed over 164 million hours of work—and children missed over 51 million hours of school—for dental-related problems.”
“What do a dentist, a kindergarten teacher and a clergy member have in common? All three rank within the top ten most trusted professions, according to a recent Gallup poll. No joke!”
“Soda. Pop. Call it what you may, those who drink three or more carbonated beverages a day have 62 percent more dental decay, fillings and tooth loss than those who avoid it. Why not save yourself the toothache and sip on something else?”
When it comes to food, “kid friendly” and “healthy” can seem like polar opposites. Nevertheless, kids need the nutrients from a balanced diet to learn, grow and develop strong bodies – including strong teeth!
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