WV DHHR - OMCFH - Oral Health Program

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Dental Sealants - PDF - Trifold - 2 pages Dental Sealants - PDF - 6 pages	Dental decay usually begins in the grooves of the back permanent teeth. A tooth brush can't reach into these grooves to brush away food and germs. A dental sealant is a white liquid coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars). Sealants fill in the grooves and make the tooth surface smooth. The sealant liquid hardens to keep out the food and germs that cause cavities.
Mouthguard Brochure - PDF - 2 page Mouthguard Brochure - PDF - 4 page	Mouthguards help prevent injuries to the mouth, teeth, lips, cheeks, and tongue. Children, teens, and adults can be hurt in these areas when they play sports. Mouthguards soften the impact of blows to the face, head, and neck.
Prenatal Dental Care - PDF - Trifold - 2 pages Prental Dental Care - PDF - 6 pages	Remember, for your health and your baby’s health, during your pregnancy: • Eat the Right Foods • Brush and Floss • Go to a Dentist
Taking Care of Your Baby's Teeth - PDF - 2 pages Taking Care of Your Baby's Teeth - PDF - 4 pages	Are baby teeth important? Have you ever heard that baby teeth don’t matter because they will be replaced by permanent teeth? That’s not true. They are very important for: • Holding space for permanent teeth • Chewing • Looks • Speaking • Overall health Also, the healthier the baby teeth, the better chance of having healthy adult teeth.
Taking Care of Your Child's Mouth - PDF - 2 pages Taking Care of Your Child's Mouth - PDF - 4 pages	Baby teeth are important Most likely, all your child’s baby teeth will have come in by age 3. These teeth are important. Taking care of them helps the adult teeth come in healthier.