Prevention is public health in action. Communities with access to fluoridated water experience reduced oral disease, less mouth pain, and lower overall oral health care lower costs. #teethmatter

Community water fluoridation & regular dental checkups are smart public health investments that help stop problems before they start, reduce costly treatment & spare people from needless pain. When we invest in prevention, we build healthier communities & better outcomes for everyone. #teethmatter

Where you live should not determine whether you can get dental care. Let's explore innovative approaches and support investments that expand access, strengthen the oral health workforce, and help ensure everyone can get care regardless of ZIP code. #teethmatter

Prevention works. Water fluoridation has helped lower cavity rates among children and contributed to better oral health over a lifetime, including less tooth loss in adulthood. #teethmatter

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💯 @szivdobaj.bsky.social Expanding access to preventive oral health measures and timely dental care is both smart health policy and the right thing to do! #teethmatter

State oral health investments are a high-impact policy that improves overall population health and saves money long-term by:
🦷 Supporting access to preventive care
🚑 Reducing costly emergency room visits
💚 Addressing health inequities
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A cavity is never “just a cavity.” Poor oral health can affect how people eat, sleep, learn, work, and feel every day. Oral health matters because it is deeply connected to overall health, well-being, and quality of life. #teethmatter

Healthy mouths support eating, sleeping, learning, speaking, and overall well-being. When parents prioritize oral health, they help set the foundation for a healthier childhood and a healthier future. #teethmatter

Unlike sodas and sports drinks, water hydrates without added sugar. Fluoridated water goes a step further by helping prevent cavities and protect smiles. #teethmatter

Preventive oral health care and community water fluoridation do more than prevent cavities. They support basic needs like health and comfort, psychological needs like confidence and belonging, and the ability to learn, work, and reach one’s full potential. #teethmatter

Access to preventive and restorative dental care is essential for everyone. Good oral health plays a vital role in a person’s quality of life. It affects our ability to eat, speak, smile, learn, work, and live without pain. #teethmatter

The best health policy helps prevent disease before it starts. Community water fluoridation does exactly that by helping protect teeth against cavity-causing germs and reducing the need for more costly treatment later. #teethmatter

Discrimination, income, education, and where a person lives, works, and plays can have as much impact on health outcomes as behavior and health care access. When we address these social determinants, we move closer toward achieving health equity. #teethmatter

When public & private partners align, oral health care access becomes attainable. DentistLink-a public–private partnership between WA state, Arcora Foundation & Project Access Northwest-helps connect Apple Health–insured & uninsured WA residents find dental care near them. #teethmatter #waleg

Oral health care access can change a life. DentistLink helps Apple Health–insured and uninsured Washington residents find a dentist near them so care is timely and within reach. #OralHealth #AppleHealth #WALeg #teethmatter

A healthy smile is about more than teeth; it’s about confidence, dignity & overall health. Apple Health dental program investments help families access preventive care & treatment when they need it most. #WALeg #AppleHealth #OralHealth #teethmatter

#DYK that in addition to helping uninsured and Apple Health-covered people find a dentist near them that DentistLink offers related supports like translation services and transportation to help Washingtonians get the oral health care they need? #teethmatter

Childhood tooth decay surges in Grant, Adams counties MOSES LAKE — A new statewide report shows children in Grant and Adams counties are experiencing some of Washington’s highest rates of tooth decay, underscoring concerns from public‑health leaders as N...

Cavities are rising in Grant & Adams counties, but it doesn’t have to be this way. #teethmatter #waleg

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Cuts to state dental care investments come at a cost with poorer oral health and deeper health inequities. Please urge legislators to maintain Apple Health dental investments so Washingtonians of all ages can get the care they need to stay healthy and thrive. #WAleg #teethmatter

From toddlers to teens and into adulthood, DentistLink helps Washington families ensure Apple Health dental coverage benefits equate to care. #teethmatter

When access to preventable care is taken away or limited, small problems become emergencies. Oral health care belongs in dental offices and not ERs. Please urge Washington lawmakers to maintain our state's Apple Health dental program investments. #teethmatter

Maintaining Apple Health oral health investments is a clear win: better health outcomes, fewer untreated dental issues, and more equitable access to care. #teethmatter

When barriers drop, care happens. DentistLink supports Apple Health-insured patients with dentist connections, translation services, and transportation help so oral health care access stays within reach. #teethmatter

Oral health is health at every age. Untreated dental problems can lead to pain, missed work, difficulty eating, and infections that can impact chronic disease management. Access to regular, preventive dental care helps adults stay healthy, productive, and pain-free. #teethmatter

Coverage matters. So does access. DentistLink helps Washington residents connect to nearby dentists who take Apple Health coverage so people can get the care they need. #teethmatter #waleg

Access to preventive oral health care like sealants, community water fluoridation, and regular dental visits keeps mouths healthy and spares families from needless pain and costly dental treatments. #teethmatter #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth

Finding a dentist who accepts Apple Health dental coverage can be challenging.
Thankfully, there’s DentistLink. Their referral specialists can help you find a dental provider by:
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Association between relatively low fluoride exposure and bone mineral density in children and adolescents: Insights from NHANES and a wistar rat model of fluorosis This study employed an integrated approach combining a population-based study with animal experiments to evaluate the effects of fluoride exposure on …

New study links fluoride to bone damage: “These findings suggest that fluoride exposure may adversely affect bone metabolism in children and adolescents, with the arms, legs, and pelvis being particularly sensitive to these effects.”
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Prevention works. Access matters. When Washington state invests in prevention, we’re not just saving money, we’re sparing children and adults from unnecessary pain and ensuring healthier smiles for life. #teethmatter #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth

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