Daily Teeth Care
It’s a scary statistic, but did you know at least three out of four Americans will have a cavity by the time they reach 17? Taking care of your teeth and seeing a dentist will reduce your chance of getting cavities and other oral problems. Here’s what you can do to keep your mouth healthy:
- Brush every day, at least twice a day
- Brush for at least two minutes
- Floss every day
- Visit a dentist at least twice a year
- Make wise choices – cut out sugary drinks and sweets; eat more fruits and vegetables
- Don’t smoke
Dental Care & Your Health
Did you know that your oral health affects your overall health? It does. Tooth and gums problems are also connected to other medical problems, including:
- Heart disease and stroke
- Respiratory disease
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Pre-term births
- Low-weight babies
6 Quick Ways to Support Children’s Oral Health
- 1. Make #Brushtime fun by playing Watch&Brush videos during your 2min2x routine
- 2. Brush for two minutes, twice a day and track your progress with the Brushing Checklist
- 3. Practice cleaning teeth with the Toothsavers App
- 4. Take the 2MIN2X Text Challenge
- 5. Share a selfie on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Google+) and us the hashtags #2min2x #brushtime
- 6. Download oral health resources
The mission of the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative is to provide the entire state of Connecticut with the information they need regarding daily teeth care.