Smile! It's oral health month!

Oral health begins before children start teething. Parents should establish positive dental habits early to ensure their children’s teeth are healthy. Paying attention to a child’s oral health early can prevent problems down the road such as chronic pain, impaired chewing and speech development and reduced concentration and self-confidence.

A landmark study by the Dental Health Foundation found dental disease to be the number one children’s health problem in the state, although it is almost entirely preventable. First 5 California and County Commissions are working to combat this problem by in...